Family, friends & school events

Rope in your family and friends to help put the fun in fundraising. Just about any social occasion can be turned into a fundraiser.

Here are a few ideas to get you started.

Save the Children has two brand new events you can plan with families and friends. Have a Big Night In and ask all your guests to donate what they would have spent on a big night out, or, if you fancy fundraising while you keep fit, Take a Step to save lives while you dance, play your favourite sport or just walk to work.

For your night in or pedometer challenge you could:

  • have an indoor picnic and ask your friends to donate in return for the fun and food you provide
  • host a dinner party and ask guests to donate money for their meal
  • have a sleepover with console games or quizzes
  • put on a dancing competition in your local hall, with guests paying to attend as well as donating to the best dancers
  • hold a girls’ or boys’ night in. Invite your friends round for a make-up party, video games night, or whatever takes your fancy, and get everyone to donate a fiver or more.