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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.

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


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!

Or use your favourite fundraising platform. Again we will send you a pack and support you.

If you prefer to fundraise offline, then order a pack and let us know all about your plans. We will help you make the most of it.

Order Fundraising Pack


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 here:

Fundraising resources


Fundraise for DSi on:

Just Giving

Virgin Money Giving

Facebook 


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

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Abseiling

Auction

Published: 1st October, 2018

Updated: 27th October, 2018

Author: Andrew Boys

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Bike Ride

Bingo

Published: 2nd October, 2018

Updated: 13th November, 2018

Author: Andrew Boys

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Car Washing

Coffee Morning

Published: 3rd October, 2018

Updated: 13th November, 2018

Author: Andrew Boys

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Dance-athon

Doughnut Eating Competition

Published: 4th October, 2018

Updated: 13th November, 2018

Author: Andrew Boys

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Egg and Spoon Race

Eighties Disco Night

Published: 5th October, 2018

Updated: 13th November, 2018

Author: Andrew Boys

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Fashion Show

Football Tournament

Published: 6th October, 2018

Updated: 13th November, 2018

Author: Andrew Boys

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Garage Sale

Golf Day

Published: 7th October, 2018

Updated: 13th November, 2018

Author: Andrew Boys

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Head Shave

Hotdog Stand

Published: 8th October, 2018

Updated: 13th November, 2018

Author: Andrew Boys

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Its a Knockout

Ice-Skating

Published: 9th October, 2018

Updated: 30th October, 2018

Author: Becky Penrose

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Jeans Day

Jewellery Making

Published: 10th October, 2018

Updated: 30th October, 2018

Author: Becky Penrose

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Karaoke Competition

Knitting Evening

Published: 11th October, 2018

Updated: 30th October, 2018

Author: Becky Penrose

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Lawn Mowing

Litter Picking

Published: 12th October, 2018

Updated: 30th October, 2018

Author: Becky Penrose

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Marathon

Murder Mystery Event

Published: 13th October, 2018

Updated: 30th October, 2018

Author: Becky Penrose

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Name the Teddy / Doll

New Year's Eve Party

Published: 14th October, 2018

Updated: 30th October, 2018

Author: Becky Penrose

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Open Garden

Out-Grown Clothes Sale

Published: 15th October, 2018

Updated: 30th October, 2018

Author: Becky Penrose

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Pantomime

Penalty Shoot Out

Published: 16th October, 2018

Updated: 30th October, 2018

Author: Becky Penrose

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Quiz

Queen Day 

Published: 17th October, 2018

Updated: 30th October, 2018

Author: Becky Penrose

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Recipe Book

Rugby Match

Published: 18th October, 2018

Updated: 30th October, 2018

Author: Becky Penrose

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Santa's Grotto

Sponsored Silence

Published: 19th October, 2018

Updated: 30th October, 2018

Author: Becky Penrose

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Tenpin

Treasure Hunt

Published: 20th October, 2018

Updated: 30th October, 2018

Author: Becky Penrose

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University Challenge

Unwanted Present Sale

Published: 21st October, 2018

Updated: 30th October, 2018

Author: Becky Penrose

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Valentines Event

Variety Show

Published: 22nd October, 2018

Updated: 30th October, 2018

Author: Becky Penrose

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Wax (sponsored)

Wine Tasting

Published: 23rd October, 2018

Updated: 30th October, 2018

Author: Becky Penrose

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Xmas Carol Singing

eXtreme Sports

Published: 24th October, 2018

Updated: 31st October, 2018

Author: Becky Penrose

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