{"id":7497,"date":"2021-12-02T14:50:24","date_gmt":"2021-12-02T14:50:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/alumni\/?p=7497"},"modified":"2023-03-22T13:01:08","modified_gmt":"2023-03-22T13:01:08","slug":"5-festive-fundraising-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/alumni\/2021\/12\/02\/5-festive-fundraising-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"5 festive fundraising ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
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It\u2019s a wonderful time of year when most of us are feeling very generous and are happy to give to a good cause. Encourage others to embrace the spirit of giving with some festive-themed fundraising activities.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Before you get started, make sure that whatever you choose to do is in line with local COVID-19 restrictions, and if you decide to do anything with food,\u00a0think about food hygiene<\/a>\u00a0and allergies. For gambling-related activities, check the\u00a0Gambling Commission rules<\/a> and remember, if you\u2019re asking for donations in return for goods or services, like a raffle or wrapping presents, this won\u2019t be eligible for Gift Aid.

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Alleviate some of the stress involved with picking the perfect gift by asking friends and family to donate to your JustGiving page instead. This reduces their present-giving load, potential paper and plastic waste, helps you hit your fundraising target, and, most importantly, goes towards an incredible cause.

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Festive raffle<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Put together a hamper of Christmas goodies (everyone loves chocolate!) or speak to your local pub, restaurant or independent shop about vouchers to raffle off.\u00a0That way, as well as raising money, you\u2019ll be supporting a local business that really needs it.

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Raise some cash and get rid of the stuff clogging up your cupboards and wardrobes at the same time. Facebook is a really easy way to do this with no commission charge. Simply start uploading pics and prices!



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Who doesn\u2019t love a cosy Christmas jumper? The more festive (and cheesy!) the better. Ask colleagues to wear their jumpers on a specific day and give a small donation towards your fundraising cause. If you\u2019re not able to be together in person, suggest sending pics on a shared page or group chat.\u00a0


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Let\u2019s face it, wrapping presents can be time-consuming, and getting that sticky tape to stick in the right places can be more frustrating than finding a needle in a haystack. By offering to take this chore off of people\u2019s hands and wrap their presents for them, you can request a donation in return. It\u2019s a win-win for everyone, and by the end of it, you\u2019ll have some impressive present-wrapping skills<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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