Festive Fundraising Ideas

Christmas is a time of love, compassion, and togetherness, making it the perfect season to channel your generosity. Whether it's crafting your own handmade festive decorations to sell to friends and family, hosting a Winter ball charity event, or even organising a fundraising carol service, there are countless ways to make a difference to patient care here in Nottingham this December.

Here are just a few creative festive fundraising ideas, designed to inspire you to spread joy, raise money for the area of Nottingham’s hospitals closest to your heart, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those who need it most during this special time of year.

• Festive sock day – don your Christmas socks on 4^th December
• Festive bake off – get creative with those cake decorations
• Donate in lieu of sending Christmas cards
• Quiz – add a festive round or two to our downloadable quiz
• Recycle your Christmas tree - book your collection today
• Festive sweepstake – how many candy canes in the jar?
• Dress as Santa, his elves or the reindeer and walk, run or cycle together
• Festive fuddle – share food together in the office
• Festive dress down day – fancy dress optional!
• Best dressed desk competition – time to get the tinsel out
• Christmas raffle – a festive hamper or vouchers
• Donate a percentage of your sales in December
• Donate the last hour’s salary of the year
• Christmas party collection
• Auction off your skills – babysitting, dog walking, painting, cleaning
• Set a step challenge for the team – a collective walk to the North Pole?
• Best decorated gingerbread man
• Host a talent show, karaoke night, Christmas movie night (Die Hard anyone?)
• Winter sporting challenge– ice skating or curling?
• Guess the angel – use photos of your colleagues as angelic babies
• Gift wrapping service
• Get crafty – crackers, baubles, table decorations
• Mince pies and mulled wine event
• Matched Giving – In December, staff fundraising is matched by employer
• Raffle a day off for Christmas shopping
• Unwanted gifts raffle in January

Don’t forget to involve your customers and clients, give out prizes and have fun!

For more information, fundraising materials and support, contact hello@nottinghamhospitalscharity.org.uk