Get ready for your event

Plan your event

First you need to decide on the type of event you'll hold. There are loads of events and activities that you can support, sporting challenges to office fundraising. Or you might come up with something original! Choose your time and date carefully, considering things like transport and what else is happening in the local area. 

Promote your event and get fundraising

Once you've worked out what kind of event you'll host or support, it's time to set your fundraising target and tell people about it!

You can use Facebook and Twitter to tell your friends about your event and to encourage them to take part or donate.

Things like raffles and auctions will raise even more awareness and you can put up posters in your local area or contact local papers to get some coverage. 

An easy way to collect donations is by setting up a JustGiving page online .

Invite your guests

The more people who attend your event the more you can raise for children! Email, text, phone and post the details of your event to all your friends, family and contacts. You might like to create an event on Facebook or tweet the details to spread the word even further.

Get some support

Contact your local shops, pubs and restaurants and ask if they will donate prizes or display posters. Contact your local NSPCC office for extra help and ideas, and tell all your friends in case they can help - from designing posters to sourcing raffle prizes. 

Get the most from donations

Ask everyone who donates to your event to complete a Gift Aid form. This means we'll be able to claim an extra 25p on every pound raised at no extra cost to you or the person making the donation. 

Have fun and make it safe

The key to a successful fundraising event is to enjoy yourself - the more fun you have, the more your guests are likely to give! It's also vital when holding any event that you keep it safe, legal and are careful to safeguard children. See our guidance on keeping it safe and keeping it legal. 

Thank your guests

Everyone who comes to your event will be making a difference to children, so once you've counted up your donations don't forget to let them know how much they have helped to raise. 

Send in your money

Send cheques made payable to NSPCC registered charity to your local office with your name and address so we can thank you for your great effort!