Fundraising at your workplace

Raising money for Marie Curie Cancer Care in your workplace

Workplace fundraising is a vital stream of revenue for Marie Curie Cancer Care.

From small businesses to large organisations, we have loads of ideas on how you can get your colleagues involved in supporting our work.

We realise that everyone has different commitments. Whatever you do, and however much time you can spare, we are grateful for your support.

What are the benefits of fundraising in your workplace?

Your business or organisation can help us promote our work at a local, regional or national level and raise vital funds for our Marie Curie Nurses can continue caring for people with terminal cancer and other illnesses.

Raising money for a good cause with your colleagues boosts team morale and raises your social responsibility profile in the local community and the wider industry.

Fundraising ideas

There are so many ways you can raise money in your workplace but here are some ideas to get you started:

Bake off

Find out who can make the fairest cakes of them all by organising a bake off and charging an entry fee. You could also ask competitors for donations.

Department Challenge

Take advantage of inter-departmental rivalries and organise a fundraising challenge. You can do whatever you want: from a paintball battle to a five-a-side challenge.

Pancake sale

If Shrove Tuesday is approaching, organise a pancake sale, thinking of as many different flavours as you can to entice your colleagues and friends.

Karaoke Evening

Organise a karaoke evening, which is a fun way to raise money and discover hidden talent! Sell tickets for your event, try and get donated prizes and vote for the winners.

Raffle

Hold a raffle and see if colleagues, local businesses or friends are willing to donate prizes.

Pub Quiz

See if your local pub can host a pub quiz or if there is already a regular quiz night, can they hold one in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care?

Run a sweepstake

If a major sporting event, or even television event such as the X-Factor, is taking place then organise a sweepstake. Everyone buys a ticket and is allotted one of the teams or contestants that has entered the competition.

Cake Sale

Use the lure of cake for elevenses to entice colleagues to help you organise a cake sale. Try and get everyone to contribute a culinary creation.

Loud Ties

Give colleagues or friends an excuse to wear their 'crimes against fashion' ties while raising some money at the same time.

Swear box

A popular and easy method of fundraising. Install a swear box in your office and punish those who turn the air blue by making them give a donation for each transgression.

Dress Down Day

Find out who the smart dressers in your office are by charging people a fee so that they can wear casual clothes to work.