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10 Charity Christmas Fundraising Ideas

Wanting to make a difference this festive season? We’ve compiled our top 10 fundraising ideas to help you spread cheer this winter season. If you already have your festive fundraising idea ready to go, register your event with Macmillan below to get support and advice from us.

1. Christmas Walking Challenge

Step into Christmas by taking on your own walking challenge. Whether you’re aiming to get more steps in each day or taking to the great outdoors, push yourself to make the most out of the shorter days and do something great for charity.

 

2. Host a Christmas Party

‘Tis the season of festive parties! Whether it’s a Christmas work-do or a friendly get-together, why not become the host with the most and make it a night to remember in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

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3. Charity Christmas Jumper Day

Spread some festive cheer around your workplace by organising a Christmas Jumper Day to support Macmillan Cancer Support. From Christmas jumpers to festive headwear, ask your colleagues to dress up for a small donation to help people living with cancer.

4. Festive Film Night

Home Alone? The Holiday? It’s a Wonderful Life? Whatever your go-to festive film is, why not host a cosy film night and raise funds to support people living with cancer. Put on a spread of gingerbread biscuits and mulled wine and invite your nearest and dearest over to enjoy.

 

5. Take Part or Host a Christmas Quiz

Become the ultimate Christmas Quizmaster this festive season. Test your friends and family’s knowledge on all things festive and see who can beat the quizmaster!

 

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6. Christmas Carolling

Nothing says Christmas more than a jingle, so why not spread some Christmas cheer and try some door to door carolling!

7. Christmas Craft Market

Are you and your friends craft-a-holics? Get together for a festive craftalong and sell your amazing creations at your local Christmas Craft Market or to any friends or family in need of a new hat, blanket or other crafty creation. 

 

8. Christmas Cupcake Bake Sale

It’s time to demonstrate your bake-off talent! From gingerbread biscuits to classic mince pies, why not team up with your loved ones to bake the night away and sell your tasty creations to your friends, family or colleagues.

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9. Have festive fun with a games night

Who doesn’t love a bit of festive competition? Invite your friends’ round for a cosy games night for all the family to enjoy in the lead up to Christmas.

10. Christmas Day Swim

Fancy braving the water on Christmas Day? Why not take part in a Christmas Day swim and ask your friends to sponsor your incredible challenge.

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