Christmas is a great time to fundraise.
Have some fun this Christmas with some of our fundraising ideas (or make one of your own) to raise money for Emmaus this December.
Some A-Z ideas to get you started:
A – Advent
- Commit to taking part in a “24 Day Challenge” during the advent period, it could be 24 days of push ups, squats, walks or being creative etc.
B – Baking
- Get those festive bakes in – cakes, minced pies, gingerbread – all delicious treats for a bake sale. (*guidance on food safety)
C – Christmas Carols
- It is proven that singing is good for your mental health! Join in a local choir or Carol Service to get into the spirit of Christmas.
D – Decorate
- Have a “decorate your work desk” competition using recycled items / materials. Make a small donation to enter, and the winner gets a prize!
E – Elf theme
- Elf on the shelf, Pin the hat on the elf, dress like an elf – you get the idea!
F – Fancy Dress
- Pick a festive theme and have a fancy dress party at your office social or family gathering (or go about your weekly shop – you do you!)
G – Games
- Have yourself a board games or video games tournament – who will be crowned ultimate champion of Monopoly or Mario?
H – Ho, ho, ho!
- Find a local Santa race – make a super team with the Elves!
I – Ice Ice Baby!
- Sponsor someone to learn to ice skate or do a set number of laps around the rink in the fastest time!
J – Jumpers
- A nice and easy idea – the classic Christmas Jumper days (or Ugly Jumper days!) for school or work.
K – Knitting, crochet, other crafting
- Calling all crafters! Make small items to gift for a small donation.
L – Lights
- Decorate your windows with festive lights – get your neighbours to take part too! Have a collection for visitors.
M – Mile a day
- As the days are drawing in, make an effort to walk or run or swim a mile in December – you can do it during lunch times to get out into some fresh air and daylight.
N – Non uniform day
- You can also Dress Up or find a theme to make it more fun!
O – Online Christmas Shopping
- Go through a charity cashback site like easyfundraising – this provides a free way to raise money for a good cause or charity when you shop online. Just search for Emmaus UK.
P – Poster
- Christmas Bauble poster – Donate a minimum of £1 to write a message on this poster instead of sending round Christmas cards
Q – Quiz Nights
- Get those thinking caps on – who doesn’t want to pretend they are on Mastermind?
R –Reverse advent
- Donate one item a day to go to a food bank or your local Emmaus community.
S – Secret Santa
- Agree to donate £1 (or more) out of the secret Santa gift budget to Emmaus!
T – Treasure hunts
- Set up your own team building treasure hunt in your local area.
U – Used item sale
- Have a bit of a clear out ready for the season and donate the proceeds.
V – Volunteer your time
- Check with your local communities and groups to see how you can help.
W – Wreaths
- Make and decorate festive wreaths.
X – Xmas fairs
- Set up a Christmas fair at school or church or local community centre.
Y – Year ahead
- Have a look at what fundraising challenge you might want to take part in 2025 – look on our Events page to inspire you!
Z – Zoom!
- Host online events – (with other ideas here – quizzes, carol singing, teach someone how to cook or craft)
Idea not listed here? Feel free to organise your own event!
Whatever you do – a big THANK YOU in advance for thinking of Emmaus over this Christmas period.
Send us an email at [email protected] to let us know what you will be doing.
We would love to hear about your event and see your photos!