If you’re thinking about organising your own event to raise money for The Y, we are here to help you every step of the way. We can give you advice and inspiration to help you on your fundraising journey. There are so many ideas to choose from but you are in the right place! Here are a few key considerations and ideas.
Contact our fundraising team to register your event with us. We’d be happy to help you along the way.
We have lots of useful information and can give you our experienced guidance. You can read our valuable fundraising tips here. Most importantly, we want you to enjoy the process and feel the sense of achievement you deserve for your charitable efforts.
Start planningLeaving yourself plenty of time for the planning stage, have a think about:
Event ideasYou might already have a clear idea of what sort of event you’d like to organise but if not, we have lots of ideas to give you some inspiration.
Promote and share your eventHave a strategy for how you will tell people about your event and what they can do to support you. People really like to hear about good causes and your reasons for doing your event. Providing regular updates of your progress will allow your friends and family to cheer you on and help you get to your target.
Thank everyoneMake sure to provide updates after your event and tell people how much you’ve raised. Pass on your thanks to those who donated, sponsored or participated. Most of all, give yourself a very big pat on the back. We are so grateful to have your support and you WILL make a difference to a young person facing homelessness.
Pay in your donationsDon’t forget, donations still come in after the event. Your friends and family may make a donation even if they could not attend. Any donations made to online fundraising pages are usually paid directly to The Y. If you have monetary donations, you can speak to our team about alternative ways to pay in your sponsorship.