Fundraising ideas
Fancy getting involved but not sure where to start? We’ve got lots of inspirational fundraising ideas – from cake sales to comedy nights, we can help get you started.
There are tons of ways you can raise money to support us.
Take part in an organised event like a marathon or a trek, create your own event, even get competitive – did someone say games night? – or include us in your special occasion
It's a great way to give something back to a fantastic cause by doing something I enjoy. There are so many ways you can join in; running, cycling, parachute jumping…
James Vaile
Our fave fundraising ideas
We’ve rounded up some great ideas below but if you’d like more help, please contact us online or give us a call on 020 8661 3391
Check out our guide to running your own fundraising event too.
Do something active
If you like collecting donations and collecting medals, try a fitness challenge:
- a sponsored run, from 5k to a full marathon
- The Marsden March, a 15-mile walk between our two hospitals
- a cycle ride, in the UK, Europe or as part of an overseas adventure
- an obstacle course, if you want to test your mettle
- abseiling or a parachute jump for the thrill-seekers among you.
Do something abroad
We’ve got plenty of challenges taking place in exciting overseas locations such as:
- trekking along the Great Wall of China
- cycling from Vietnam to Cambodia
- climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
- walking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
- trekking in the Sahara Desert
Get baking
Have fun in the kitchen by holding your own bake sale.
- You could take orders and drop them off to friends and family in the local area
- We’ve got everything you need to hold your own bake sale. From downloadable bunting, cake toppers and a poster for you to advertise your cake sale
- The Hopeful Kitchen UK also has shared some of her favourite recipes to give you some inspiration
Second-hand sale
Have a clear out and give your unwanted items a new home by holding a second-hand sale for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.
- Get your children to help by sorting through their toy collection and help with pricing up and selling the items. It really is something the whole family can get involved with
- There are a number of websites you can use, such as eBay, to sell your second-hand items
- On the website you will be able to select what percentage of sale goes directly to the Charity
Host your own quiz
Host a quiz using our ready-made quiz pack:
- Bring your friends, colleagues or social group together and have some fun.
- We’ve put together a downloadable quiz pack containing everything you need to organise a fundraising quiz night.
- The pack includes our top tips for setting up your quiz and raising vital funds, as well as a set of ready-made questions so you can put your guests to the test.
To start organising your quiz, download your quiz pack and register your event with us.
Give something up
Show your dedication to the cause and get sponsored to give something up for a month.
- Get your whole family involved and each choose something to give up so you can motivate each other to take part
- Whether it’s computer games or chocolate, make sure it’s a real challenge and set up a Justgiving page so people can sponsor you for how many days you last
- You could even have 'fines' for anyone in the family who gives in to temptation!
Sponsored read
Get your children to take a break from their computer screens and get lost in a book with our sponsored read.
- Get sponsored to read every day for a month and raise money for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity
- We have a downloadable bookmark for children to colour in and use throughout their reading
- They could even colour in a bookmark to give as a gift to friends and family
- Set up a Justgiving page or you can download our sponsorship form
Do something different
Fancy organising your own event? See these fab ideas for inspiration:
- a wine tasting, or cheese and wine matching evening
- a treasure hunt, Easter Egg hunt
- a classic cake sale, or a Bake Off style competition
- a pub quiz or a comedy night - raising money can still be funny
- offer office massages - ‘desk de-stress’
- create your own My Marsden March wherever you like, whenever you like
