Fundraising can be fun, creative, and meaningful — whether you’re supporting a personal cause, organising a workplace challenge, or coming together as a team. With so many options to choose from, it can be hard to know where to start. That’s why we’ve pulled together five tried-and-tested ideas to help spark inspiration for your next campaign. 1. Take On a Personal Challenge One of the most popular — and powerful — ways to raise money is by taking on a personal challenge. Whether it's a marathon, a long-distance cycle, a swimming goal or a month without alcohol, people love to support something that takes commitment. Challenges don’t have to be extreme: even a 5K run or a weekend walk can become a meaningful event with the right story behind it. You could also set a time-based goal (e.g. 10,000 steps every day for a month) or try something creative like learning a new skill for charity. 2. Host a Fundraising Event Fundraising events bring people together — and that sense of community can help boost donations. Depending on your audience, you could organise a quiz night, a coffee morning, a pub raffle, or even a company bake-off. For hybrid or remote audiences, consider livestreamed events or virtual competitions. With GiveWheel’s live donation widget, you can show fundraising totals in real-time and encourage people to donate on the spot. Events are great for shared fundraising pages too — allowing teams or groups to contribute to a collective total. 3. Fundraise for a Special Occasion Birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, or even memorials can all be turned into fundraising moments. Instead of gifts or flowers, invite friends and family to donate to causes that matter. These kinds of pages are often deeply personal and resonate strongly with donors. With GiveWheel, you can personalise your page with stories, messages, and photos — and support multiple charities in a single campaign, with custom donation splits. 4. Try a Creative Campaign Want to stand out? Try a fundraising idea that gets people talking — like a fancy dress day at work, a public karaoke challenge, or a 24-hour silence. If you’re working with a company, you might also explore matched giving, team milestones, or fundraising leaderboards. The more fun and shareable your idea is, the more likely people are to engage with it — especially on social media. Add a QR code to your posters or livestream, and make it as easy as possible for people to get involved. 5. Go DonorLed Looking for something a bit different? DonorLed fundraising is a new approach that gives donors more choice in how their donation is used. Instead of raising money for one fixed charity, donors can choose where their contribution goes — from a shortlist you provide, or from any UK charity. It’s perfect for events with broad audiences, like corporate campaigns, influencer-led fundraisers, or community memorials. Learn more about DonorLed and how it could work for your next fundraiser. Make the Most of Your Fundraising No matter which idea you choose, GiveWheel makes it easy to bring your fundraiser to life. With our platform, you can: Create a page in minutes Support one or multiple charities with custom % splits Automatically collect Gift Aid (where eligible) Track progress in real time Add personal messages, photos, and updates Share your page easily with a unique link and QR code Choose between traditional or DonorLed fundraising 0% platform fees — more for the causes you care about Create your fundraising page →