Fundraising ideas

Looking for a fun, easy way to raise funds for us?

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Here at The Vegan Society, we love a bit of good old-fashioned fun. Whatever you get up to in aid of us, make sure you post photos on our Facebook page or email them to us as we'd love to know what vegan-themed capers you've been up to and you may even get a shoutout on Facebook or across our social media! We absolutely love highlighting fundraising events that help raise money and awareness for a kinder world. A Facebook fundraiser or JustGiving fundraising page is another great way to co-ordinate your fundraising activities and an easy way to ensure that the vital funds you raise go directly to us without any extra admin. Your friends and family can show their support via the page, and you can update them on your progress, thoughts, and ideas using the site's many features.

We're bursting with ideas to help you have fun, while helping us raise vital funds. Win-win situation? We'd say so!

If collecting donations in person for your organised event, you can also donate the amount raised directly to us via the donations form on our website (just be sure to leave a note to let us know about your fundraiser so that we can thank you). Find out other ways you can donate to us. Read on for a list of vegan fundraising ideas to help inspire your next event!

Charity fundraiser ideas

Donate a day's wage and ask your employer to match your donation. It'll make your day's work twice as worthwhile, and you feel doubly good in raising funds.

If you love the idea above, speak with your HR team to find out how employees can give via the monthly payroll. The society is signed up to CAF Give As You Earn which is where you can direct your place of work to learn about the benefits of payroll giving and have them join via an online application. Another great platform is Benevity Payroll Giving. Bonus: some employers will match what you give up to a certain amount.

Hold a vegan movie night with popcorn and snacks. Encourage people to purchase tickets to raise extra funds: a good movie is something everyone loves. You could screen a vegan-themed film like Vegucated or Dominion in order to raise awareness and to remind people why you are raising funds in the first place!

Bring people together for a fun evening of friendly competition to eat, drink and play their favourite games whether at home, your local pub or even a beloved vegan restaurant. If you are offering prizes for winners, ask local businesses to donate these as gifts to help support your cause. If you host the evening in a pub or restaurant, ask for a matched donation of the funds raised or a proportion of the takings in exchange for advertising the event and bringing in the crowds.

Everybody loves a good quiz! Following on from the idea above, host a quiz night at a local pub and sell tickets in advance - or collect money at the door. To raise the stakes, you can even try to get a local business to donate a special prize for the winner or provide sponsorship money for your charity fundraising event.

Offer your friends and family vegan manicures, facials and pedicures, all in their own home for a fee. Freshly polished nails are a real treat, and there are so many great vegan brands out there to make your nails sparkle and shine.

Host an all-vegan BBQ in the summer. Whether in our own back garden or at a local park it is sure to go down a real treat; charge a ‘buffet price’ and have fun in the sun enjoying tasty vegan delights. If you need inspiration, check out some of our drool-worthy recipes on the website. You could even offer a vegan ice cream bar if you're feeling extra generous and your guests need cooling down.

As the weather gets a bit colder, we often crave a bit of home comfort and good company. Why not arrange a cheeky vegan wine and cheese night and explore some new brands! Do a bit of research to create an amazing vegan cheese board and pair with vegan wine. Get your friends together and let the good times as well as donations roll!

Dress green and do good vegan deeds throughout the day. Have an all-vegan lunch, vegan tea break, swap non-vegan items such as handwash and toiletries for ethical ones. It’s a fun way to educate people and they’ll likely enjoy the changes. Remember to be sponsored for all the activities you carry out.

Encourage all who attend to celebrate sustainable fashion by bringing items along that they no longer need or wear and swap them for new additions they will love. Ask for all donations from the fundraiser to be made in support of the society and a kinder world.

Hold your own vegan pancake race and challenge your friends and family. Make sure you make extra pancake batter though, as we're sure your pancake runners will require immediate refueling.

Show your friends, family, and local community how tasty vegan sweet treats can be, any money raised can then be sent to the charity.

Do you grow a tonne of veg? For those with green fingers, sell your produce at a plant sale, and share those green tips and tricks while you're at it.

Feeling adventurous? There are lots of skydives to choose from around the country and, with the attention, you could propel our vision of a kinder and more compassionate vegan world sky high - one where we end factory farming in order to save animals from the unnecessary cruelty and exploitation by humans. Make sure you ask as many people as possible to sponsor you before you take the leap.

Here's one for the smallest vegans. Organise a teddy bears’ vegan picnic and invite friends and family too. Your children will love it and it’s a great way to show your family and friends how tasty vegan food is. Any extra activities like face painting, fancy dress, or a treasure hunt would entice little ones and may raise additional funds. Charge entry fees for people to come along and join in the festivities.

Get together with friends and prepare different vegan dishes from around the world. Ask them to donate at the door - and if they feel you've been a good host, ask them to tip you on their way out.

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Virtual fundraising ideas

Virtual events have become increasingly popular and are a fantastic way to raise money for charity in the comfort of your own home. Here are some of our top online fundraising ideas:

Online games night

Host a quiz or bingo night virtually to raise money by charging a small fee to enter.

Virtual auction

This is a great alternative to an in-person auction or a car boot sale, which can really boost your fundraising efforts. It is an opportunity to get everyone together to bid on donated items. If you are feeling extra creative, you can even reach out to local businesses to see if they would be willing to support your fundraising activity with an item donation.

Vegan cooking class

Show off your culinary skills by conducting a virtual cookery class preparing your favourite vegan dish. Attendees can pay an entry fee to join the class which will then go towards your cause. If you are not too confident in the kitchen then you could always look to partner with a chef to help with raising money.

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