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Fundraise for us

As a fundraiser you make our work possible!

By doing something that you love or by setting yourself a new challenge you can raise money to help us improve the lives of people with Down syndrome around the world.

Here is a step-by-step guide to fundraising to help you along your way.

We have also produced an Easy read guide to fundraising which you can access here:

Fundraising guide - Easy read


1. Decide who to support

If you choose to support DSi then the money you raise will help to fund our work improving quality of life for people with Down syndrome around the world.

Alternatively you might like to raise funds for a Down syndrome organisation locally in your country.

Get in touch and let your chosen organisation know you are fundraising for them. They may already be organising a fundraising event which you can join or have further information or guidelines for fundraising on their behalf.


2. Set a fundraising target

Set yourself a goal and you can challenge yourself and your donors to help you reach that goal.


3. Choose your activity

You might want to join an existing event or you might like to choose your own challenge.

Take a look at our current fundraising events.

If you need a little inspiration take a look at our Ideas for fundraising at home and A-Z of fundraising ideas list below.


4. Launch a fundraising page here

Help your fundraising fly by setting up a fundraising page via Just Giving; we will send you a fundraising pack, promote your page and support you to make your event a big success!

Fundraise on Facebook 

You might prefer to fundraise offline, just make sure you let us know all about your plans so we can support you and say 'Thank you!'

Our resources pack is full of useful bits and bobs to help you along your way:

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5. Spread the word

Make sure everyone knows what you are doing and importantly why this is important to you. You might like to share one (or more!) of our social media banners which can be found in our resources pack:

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6. Have fun!

Don't forget to share your success and your photos with us.

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Ideas for fundraising at home

Fundraising at home might seem a little tricky, but there are still lots of ways that you can raise money, with a little imagination.

Here are a few ideas to get you started:

Take on a virtual challenge...

...with Strava - choose an existing challenge or create your own. You can run, ride, walk or swim - set yourself a time, distance, elevation or speed and go for it! Raise money for DSi through JustGiving and you can connect your fundraiser to your Strava account so donors can see your progress. Here is a "how to" guide.


Donate your commute

Some of us are saving a lot of money during this time on things that we would usually be paying for in our day-to-day lives. Each day that you don't jump onto the 8:20 train, each time that you have a coffee or a glass of wine at home that would have cost much more at a cafe or bar, each time that you look in the mirror in despair at your uncut and uncoloured hair... please consider donating some of those savings to us so that we can keep going. You might like to consider setting up a regular monthly donation here - Donate.


Speaking of uncut hair...

...why not make the most of it and do an at home hair challenge? Ask your friends to sponsor you to grow a beard or moustache. Perhaps you fancy yourself with a mullet or a purple mohawk or all shaved off. You could even let the highest bidder choose your next style!


Do some chores

This is a great one for the kids - they can raise funds by doing jobs around the house such as cleaning, laying the table, feeding pets, watering the garden. You could even pin up a fundraising thermometer which they can colour as they raise money. 


It's your birthday!

Create a birthday fundraiser on Facebook and ask your friends to donate. Here is a quick "how to" guide. 


Set up a fundraiser on Facebook

Tell your friends why our work is important to you and why you think they should support us. You could combine this with a challenge - for example, you could promise to share a funny photo for every donation you receive. Click here to get started.


Switch your shopping from Amazon...

...to Amazon Smile and your chosen charity will earn a small donation on what you spend at no cost to yourself.


If you aren't feeling inspired yet, take a look at our A-Z of fundraising ideas below. There really is something for everyone in here.

A-Z of fundraising ideas

Fundraising "A"

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Abseiling

Auction

Published: 1st October, 2018

Updated: 27th October, 2018

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Bike Ride

Bingo

Published: 2nd October, 2018

Updated: 13th November, 2018

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Car Washing

Coffee Morning

Published: 3rd October, 2018

Updated: 13th November, 2018

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Dance-athon

Doughnut Eating Competition

Published: 4th October, 2018

Updated: 13th November, 2018

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Egg and Spoon Race

Eighties Disco Night

Published: 5th October, 2018

Updated: 13th November, 2018

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Fashion Show

Football Tournament

Published: 6th October, 2018

Updated: 13th November, 2018

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Garage Sale

Golf Day

Published: 7th October, 2018

Updated: 13th November, 2018

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Head Shave

Hotdog Stand

Published: 8th October, 2018

Updated: 13th November, 2018

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Its a Knockout

Ice-Skating

Published: 9th October, 2018

Updated: 30th October, 2018

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Jeans Day

Jewellery Making

Published: 10th October, 2018

Updated: 30th October, 2018

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Karaoke Competition

Knitting Evening

Published: 11th October, 2018

Updated: 30th October, 2018

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Lawn Mowing

Litter Picking

Published: 12th October, 2018

Updated: 30th October, 2018

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Marathon

Murder Mystery Event

Published: 13th October, 2018

Updated: 30th October, 2018

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Name the Teddy / Doll

New Year's Eve Party

Published: 14th October, 2018

Updated: 30th October, 2018

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Open Garden

Out-Grown Clothes Sale

Published: 15th October, 2018

Updated: 30th October, 2018

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Pantomime

Penalty Shoot Out

Published: 16th October, 2018

Updated: 30th October, 2018

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Quiz

Queen Day 

Published: 17th October, 2018

Updated: 30th October, 2018

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Recipe Book

Rugby Match

Published: 18th October, 2018

Updated: 30th October, 2018

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Santa's Grotto

Sponsored Silence

Published: 19th October, 2018

Updated: 30th October, 2018

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Tenpin

Treasure Hunt

Published: 20th October, 2018

Updated: 30th October, 2018

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University Challenge

Unwanted Present Sale

Published: 21st October, 2018

Updated: 30th October, 2018

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Valentines Event

Variety Show

Published: 22nd October, 2018

Updated: 30th October, 2018

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Wax (sponsored)

Wine Tasting

Published: 23rd October, 2018

Updated: 30th October, 2018

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Xmas Carol Singing

eXtreme Sports

Published: 24th October, 2018

Updated: 31st October, 2018

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