Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, it’s the perfect time to kick off fresh initiatives and inspire generosity. Fundraising doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. With a little creativity and enthusiasm, you can make a big impact in 2025! Here are some quick and easy fundraising ideas to help you start the year strong.
The New Year often inspires people to tidy up their homes. Organize a community declutter drive where people can donate used items, like clothes, books, or household goods. Resell these items through a thrift sale or online auction to raise funds.
Tip: Promote eco-friendly practices by encouraging recycling and reuse!
Take advantage of the New Year to tidy up your wardrobe and room as well. Sell unwanted items on platforms like Vinted and put the earnings toward your fundraising efforts. It only takes a couple of minutes to create an account and it’s a quick and easy way to get rid of your unwanted items. Decluttering is a perfect way to start fresh and contribute to a great cause at the same time!
Got a skill you can offer? Whether it’s tutoring, or dog walking, use it to raise funds. Offer your services for a fee, but tell people that the proceeds are going toward your fundraiser. If you’ve got a talent, it’s a win-win—people get help, and you raise money for your cause!
Everyone loves celebrating the start of a new year, and hosting a dinner at your place with friends and family can be both fun and meaningful. To make it even more exciting, consider adding a theme—since it’s the start of a fresh year, you could focus on a healthy menu to appeal to everyone looking to kickstart their new year’s resolutions. Not only will your guests enjoy delicious food, but they’ll feel great about supporting a good cause while celebrating together.
Need some cooking inspiration? Checkout our FutureSense Foundation cook book here.
New Year’s resolutions are everywhere at the start of the year. Use this momentum to create a fundraising challenge. You could create a fitness challenge, a reading goal challenge, or even a “No Junk Food January” event. Get your friends and family to sponsor you for your challenge. It’s a fun way to stay accountable while raising funds!
Tip: Get your friends involved and see who can last the longest.
The New Year is the perfect time to embrace a healthy lifestyle and channel that positive energy into something meaningful. Why not start the year with a fitness challenge that not only boosts your well-being but also raises funds for a cause you care about?
Here are some exciting ways to get involved:
Join a local park run to combine community spirit with exercise. It’s free, fun, and accessible to all fitness levels. Register today: register | parkrun UK. Or if you’re looking for something more adventurous, explore running events near you: Find a Race
Feeling competitive? Organise a fitness challenge with friends, family or classmates! Charge a small entry fee and offer small prizes for the winners to make it extra motivating. This could include challenges such as:
Need more inspiration? Checkout our Fundraising Hub for more ideas and tips on how to get the most out of fundraising!
Let’s kick off 2025 the right way – get creative, and start making a difference today. Thank you to all our supporters and fundraisers – you are the reason we can make such an impact!
Happy fundraising, and here’s to an amazing New Year!!
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