Unique fundraising ideas: Fun and creative ways to support Action for Children
Looking for a fun and creative way to help vulnerable children? DIY fundraising is a fantastic way to bring people together and make a real difference.
Whether you're crafting, designing, or painting, there are so many simple and unique ways to raise funds while doing something you love.
From candle making to personalised t-shirts, we’ve put together some easy and engaging fundraising ideas to help you get started.
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Making candles is easier than you might think – all you need are wax, wicks, and containers! You can also find beginner-friendly candle-making kits online. Just make sure your containers are fireproof and shatterproof – old jam jars work perfectly. Secure the wicks with glue dots or superglue to keep them in place.
Hosting a candle-making fundraiser is a great way to bring people together to raise funds.
You could organise a workshop where people can create their own DIY candles or make batches of homemade candles to sell to friends and family or even at local events. Have fun adding natural fragrances and dyes and your scented candles will make lovely gifts.
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Just like candle making, creating handmade soap is a simple and fun DIY craft. You can buy easy-to-use soap-making kits from high street craft shops or online.
All you need are soap bases, moulds, and fragrance oils - then have fun experimenting with colours and scents to create unique bars of soap to sell. You can even add dried flowers to create beautiful botanical soaps.
Get a group of friends together to join you in crafting and enjoy a home that smells like a spa!
A jewellery-making fundraising craft event is perfect for children and families. Get creative with beaded necklaces, woven friendship bracelets, or charm keyrings – the possibilities are endless!
Incorporating recycled materials, such as old beads, buttons, or fabric scraps, into your designs not only reduces waste but also adds a unique, upcycled style to each piece.
Maximise fundraising by selling your finished jewellery at local fairs or through social media as well as to friends and family
Hosting a t-shirt decorating event is sure to be lots of fun! Ask attendees to bring a plain cotton t-shirt and provide tie-dye materials (dye, rubber bands, gloves, and a bucket or cling film to protect surfaces) so guests can scrunch and swirl their way to vibrant, unique designs.
If you’d prefer a less messy alternative, fabric pens and stencils are another great option to create personalised designs, with less drying time.
Sell your finished t-shirts to support Action for Children or hold a fun fashion show to show off the best designs!
A plant pot painting fundraiser is perfect for those who love gardening and creativity. Ask participants to bring a plant pot and provide waterproof paints, stencils and stickers for them to decorate it with to enjoy their designs at home or gift them to friends and family. This activity is great for all ages and works well at community events, schools, or even as an online fundraiser.
Top Tip: boost your fundraising efforts by combining this activity with a plant sale, pairing painted pots with seedlings or herbs
Fundraising doesn’t have to be difficult – these creative DIY ideas make it easy and fun to support Action for Children while getting your friends, family and local community engaged as well.
Whether you’re crafting candles, painting plant pots, or designing t-shirts, every effort helps us continue our work supporting children and families in need.
Register now and get your free fundraising pack to help support you on your fundraising journey!
