Calendar of fundraising ideas

Name: Campaign Against Living Miserably
Price range: $

At a glance

Whether it’s the major sports tournament or World Book Day, using events or days across the year can be a great way to support your fundraising.

St Patrick's Day. Could you get everyone to dress in green for the day?
Spring Clean. Declutter your wardrobe and sell your items online to raise some cash.
World Book Day. Ask your colleagues, friends or fam to donate pre-loved books and host a book sale.
Mental Health Awareness Week. The ideal time to remind people about your fundraising for CALM and that every £12.20 they donate could fund a potentially life-saving call to our helpline.

Sports tournament sweepstake. Whether it's a major football tournament, Wimbledon or the Tour De France, run a sweepstake or host a watch-party.
Summer Solstice. Make the most of the longest day of the year with a sunrise to sunset challenge.
Sports Day. Organise a sports day for your mates or colleagues. Even better if there's a BBQ at the end.

World Mental Health Day. THE day of the year to make a big song and dance about your fundraiser and why CALM's work is so important.
World Suicide Prevention Day. Anyone can feel suicidal, but we can all do something to make a difference. This is a great day to shout about your challenge and why you are supporting CALM's life-saving work!
Halloween & Bonfire Night. It's spooky season! Host a fancy dress party, themed quiz or horror movie night. Charge an entry fee to boost your donations.
Reality TV Season. Autumn and winter are peak reality TV season. Organise a sweepstake, watch-party or games night for shows like The Great British Bake Off, The Traitors and Strictly Come Dancing.

Festive Fundraising. Get involved with Christmas Jumper Day, set up a gift-wrapping station, ask for donations in lieu of gifts or host a seasonal quiz.
Dinner Party. Host a cozy cheese and wine, pizza or curry night. Whatever takes your fancy. Ask guests to donate the cost of a takeaway.
Valentines Day. Spread the love and host a Valentines Day themed bake sale.
Pancake Day. How about seeing who can flip the most pancakes in a minute and ask contestants to donate to enter.

All done? Head back to the Challenge fundraising hub: