A-Z of Ideas

Would you like to hold an event to help the Blood Pressure Association raise fund, but have run out of inspiration? Perhaps our A-Z of ideas will help to spark your imagination.

A

Aerobics:

If you enjoy keeping fit - or want to start - why not get people to sponsor you or pay to join in

B

Book Sale:

Dig out all those old books and have a book sale at home or at work.

C

Chocs Away:

Get sponsored to give up chocolate for a month (or longer!).

D

Darts Match:

Charge an entry fee, have a raffle and refreshments. Make it fun - ladies versus, left handed throws only etc.

E

E-Bay

Have a rummage in the cellar, loft and garage. During your clear out, why not put your items on e-bay and you can give the proceeds to support the vital work of the Blood Pressure Association

F

Fashion Show:

Arrange a fashion show and charge for entries, or have a dress up day at work - compare haute couture around the photocopier!

G

Golf Day:

Get your club to support us for their charity golf day.

H

How Many…..?:

Sweets in a jar, for example. Sell tickets for people to guess

I

International Dinner Party:

Prepare dishes from around the world and charge people to enjoy them

J

Jumble Sale:

People love a good rummage and it's always a good fundraiser

K

Karaoke Evening:

Ask a local pub to host one for you and charge people to get in or take part

L

Lunch Money:

Ask colleagues to bring in sandwiches for their lunch, and donate the money saved to the charity.

M

Marathon:

Or run a shorter distance and raise sponsorship to help the charity

N

Night-In for the BPA:

Stay in for an evening and donate the money saved to the BPA

O

Open Day:

If you have a colourful garden, let all those garden lovers come and admire, for a charge.

P

Plant Sale:

Use your green fingers to help raise funds

Q

Quiz Night:

An old favourite, organise a quiz and charge people to participate, after getting the prize use the rest of the money to support the BPA.

R

Raffle:

Get local businesses to donate prizes

S

Swear Box:

Either at work or at home, raise funds and monitor your language

T

Tea Morning:

Sell cakes etc and charge for tea to make an event of it

U

Unwanted Gifts Sale:

We all have some, either at a car boot sale or at work, get your friends involved

v

Variety Show:

Round up your talented friends and tread the boards, charging for admission of course

W

Walks:

Lead organised walks to historical spots and places of interest. Ghost walks are also popular.

X

Xmas Pantomime:

Big or small show your talents and sell tickets

Y

Yoga Afternoon or Evening:

Charge people to come and learn the positions

Z

Zany Clothes Day:

Dress differently for work and get sponsored to do so