Whether it is something funny or a personal challenge you’re after, we have a range of ideas to suit everyone.
From virtual cook alongs to zoom parties, kids talent shows to climbing the height of one of our much loved local landmarks – we have ideas for everyone!
For more information and to get inspired, please download our Fundraising Guide. Or see our A-Z of fundraising ideas below.
Once you are ready to start fundraising you can also download a sponsorship form.
A-Z of fundraising ideas
• A – arts & crafts fair: showcase pupils’ art and raise money through an entry fee
• B – bake sale: get your local community baking to sell some delicious treats
• C – cycling: get sponsored to hop on your bike for a charity cycle
• D – dance-a-thon: see who can last the longest on the dancefloor
• E – egg painting contest: get creative to see who can paint the best egg
• F – fancy dress day: hold a fancy dress day at school
• G – guess how many: challenge pupils to guess how many items are in a jar
• H – hula hoop contest: see who can spin the hula hoop the most times
• I – ice cream tasting: discover all the different flavours in a tasting event
• J – jumble sale: see what old or unwanted items you have lying around to sell
• K – keepy uppy contest: who will keep the ball up in the air the longest?
• L – Lego contest: see who can build the most impressive Lego creation
• M – music concert: hold your own local music event or battle of the bands
• N – name the teddy: see if pupils can guess the correct name
• O – obstacle course: see who can complete the obstacle course fastest
• P – penalty shootout: step up to the line for a penalty shootout tournament
• Q – quiz: choose a theme, charge teams and prizes go to the team with the highest points
• R – read-a-thon: challenge pupils to get reading and sponsored for charity
• S – sponsored silence: see if pupils can manage a silent afternoon of just nodding and pointing
• T – talent show: give everyone the chance to show off their best talents
• U – uniform free day: skip the uniform for a day in return for a small donation
• V – video game competition: discover who’s the best when it comes to gaming
• W – wear a rainbow day: wear Newcastle Hospitals Charity rainbow colours for a day
• X – X Factor competition: host a X-Factor style singing contest
• Y – yo-yo contest: see who has the best yo-yo skills in a competition
• Z – zero waste day: challenge pupils to go fully zero waste for the day
Our charity team is ready to talk to you and can guide and support you with your fundraising ideas, or ways to donate and show your support. If you have anything you would like to ask us we are happy to chat.
Please share all your fundraising fun on our social media feeds with the hashtag #GeordieChallenge
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You can contact us by calling the charity office 0191 213 7235 or by emailing [email protected].
