9-to-5 fundraising ideas

Motivating yourself to get up for work can be tough at times, and there is often a temptation to stay under the warmth of the duvet. Kick start your day by helping the NSPCC end cruelty to children.

It’s off to work we go…

We have provided you with some ideas for activities you can arrange during office hours or after work. Why not set yourself a challenge by fixing your sights on a target? How much do you think you could raise between 9-to-5, £100, £1,000, £5,000 or even more? It can be amazing how much can be achieved in a single day at work. Below are some ideas to start your fundraising!

Second class Friday

Post sent first class on Friday will arrive at its destination on Saturday, but it is unlikely to be opened until the Monday. Get permission for your mail room to downgrade all first class mail to second class on a Friday, and give the money saved to children instead.

Promises, promises

Your work force may be full of secret talents that you never knew about. Ask your colleagues to donate their time and skills. They may offer a lesson in singing or flower arranging, gardening, DIY or even babysitting. When you have gathered a good number of ‘promises’ hold an auction. Invite everyone at work to attend, and charge an entrance fee. The more potential bidders that turn up, the more you’ll raise for children!

You bet it’s a good cause

Arrange a party to celebrate a sporting event. Run a sweepstake for the Grand National, Wimbledon, the football or the rugby, and donate a percentage of the takings to the NSPCC.

Spot the baby

Who’d have thought that your manager once looked so cute? Collect baby photos from colleagues, pin them on a board and ask people to guess the identities for 50 pence a go. The winner gets a quarter of the takings, and everyone else gets a good laugh.

Sporting glory

Inter department sports matches are always popular, whether it’s football, netball or hockey. Teams are sponsored to play each other or charged a fee to enter. If your company is too small you could also challenge rival companies to join in the fun!

Tough stuff

Take teamwork to a new level, with a corporate challenge such as a paint ball contest or an assault course. First find a suitable location and activity and strike a deal. Recruit your teams and set an entry fee. Encourage everyone to get sponsored too. Publicise your event and on the day consider other ways to boost your profits, like selling refreshments, or an after party.

All year round

Seasons and special occasions provide endless opportunities to fundraise.Whether it’s an Easter celebration or a Christmas extravaganza, there will be lots of fun for everyone. Wear national costumes and sample food from across the globe for Eurovision. Dress up in scary costumes and bob for apples on Halloween. Or why not arrange a Valentine’s ball, a singles night or even a blind date competition?

Dare to be different

You’ve heard of dress down Fridays, well now there’s dress differently days too! The idea is really simple. Choose a day, create a theme, and encourage everyone to wear the weird, the wild, the wacky and the ridiculous. Dress up, dress down, swap clothes and dare to be different.

Piggy back events

You may choose to support other companies and ask them to help the NSPCC too. Compile a list of local events by researching local newspapers, social calendars and selected venues. Offer your time, expertise and services, donate raffle prizes or even offer sponsorship to add a boost to an existing event.