Low-cost activities you can organise without hiring a venue or buying lots of supplies.

1. Coffee morning

   Invite friends or neighbours for a morning together. Set a date, ask guests to bring something to share and display a QR code for Freedom’s donation page. Tell everyone what you hope to raise, but make giving optional.

2. Bake sale

   Agree who will bake, where food can be sold and how ingredients and allergy information will be handled. Price items clearly, record costs and choose how to send the proceeds to Freedom. Follow the venue’s food-safety requirements.

3. Pre-loved book sale

   Ask friends to donate suitable books or sell your own collection. Sort by genre, choose sensible prices and make clear whether proceeds or a fixed percentage will go to Freedom. Agree what happens to unsold books.

4. Plant and seed sale

   Grow cuttings or collect spare plants and seeds for a neighbourhood sale. Label varieties and care needs, agree a collection point and tell buyers how their purchase supports your fundraiser. Keep costs low by reusing pots.

5. Bring-and-buy afternoon

   Invite a small group to bring clean, working items they no longer need. Arrange tables, prices and a clear checkout. Obtain permission if using a shared venue and make a plan for unsold items rather than leaving them with Freedom.

6. Clothes swap

   Ask guests to bring clean, suitable clothes and choose an optional entry donation. Agree sizes, exchange rules and what happens to leftovers. Do not claim that the value of swapped clothing qualifies for Gift Aid.

7. Craft afternoon

   Host a simple card-making, knitting or sewing afternoon. Ask participants to bring materials where possible, show newcomers how to join in and invite optional donations. If selling finished items, keep a record of materials and money collected.

8. Neighbourhood afternoon tea

   Ask a neighbour or community venue to host a small tea gathering. Agree the menu, accessible seating and any venue costs. Use a simple invitation explaining Freedom’s work and a clearly labelled donation route.

9. Sponsored reading challenge

   Choose a manageable reading goal, such as a book a week for a month, and invite sponsorship. Share your progress without posting other people’s private details. Schools should agree any children’s activity with a responsible adult.

10. Family board-game evening

    Invite friends for a games evening and offer an optional donation rather than requiring an entry fee. Choose games suitable for everyone, prepare a short introduction to Freedom and send any money raised through the agreed route.

Mark an occasion with a gift to a cause you care about, while leaving family and friends free to choose.

11. Birthday fundraising page

    Set up a page explaining why you chose Freedom and give supporters a modest target to work towards. Share it once with your birthday invitation and thank people afterwards. Gifts remain entirely optional.

12. Wedding gift alternative

    If you are planning a wedding and prefer charitable gifts, add a short note to your invitation and link directly to Freedom’s donation page. Do not imply that guests must donate or disclose the amount they give.

13. Anniversary fundraiser

    Mark a personal or work anniversary with a walk, gathering or donation appeal. Explain the milestone and the cause in your own words. Set a timeframe and post a short thank-you when the appeal ends.

14. Graduation collection

    Ask friends and family to support an education-focused cause to celebrate graduation. Explain Freedom’s school and safeguarding work, choose a realistic target and use an established donation route rather than collecting card details yourself.

15. Retirement collection

    If colleagues wish to mark your retirement, let them know they can contribute to Freedom instead of buying a gift. Ask the office organiser to use one verified link and make sure participation is voluntary.

16. Housewarming fundraiser

    Invite guests for a simple housewarming and, if they ask about gifts, suggest an optional donation. Put a short description of Freedom on the invitation and keep your home address off any public fundraising page.

17. Milestone birthday walk

    Choose a distance or number of laps that reflects your milestone birthday and ability. Ask friends to sponsor or join you, plan a safe route and record your progress. There is no need for an extreme challenge.

18. Festive card fundraiser

    Design or purchase cards for a seasonal fundraiser and explain exactly how much of each sale will be donated after costs. Check any image and artwork permissions and do not imply that buying a card is a Gift Aid donation.

19. Family reunion collection

    If family members are happy to support a common cause, set out a donation link at your gathering. Keep the appeal short and respectful; nobody should feel obliged to contribute because of family relationships.

20. Fundraising in memory

    With the wishes of those closest to the person in mind, invite memorial donations to Freedom instead of flowers or gifts if appropriate. Use a respectful, accurate message and avoid suggesting the charity had a connection it did not have.

Select a challenge that works with your health, time and ability. Sponsorship is about commitment, not taking unnecessary risks.

21. Sponsored 5K walk

    Choose an accessible local route, check the weather and invite a friend if you prefer company. Give sponsors the date and fundraising link, then share a photo or short update when you finish.

22. Local park run

    Register for a suitable organised run or walk, follow the organiser’s requirements and link your challenge to a verified fundraising page. Explain your target and thank supporters; do not imply the event organiser endorses Freedom unless agreed.

23. Half-marathon

    Choose an established event, check entry and training requirements and build enough time into your plan. Use Freedom’s approved charity information when sharing your fundraising page and explain any personal expenses separately from donations.

24. Marathon challenge

    Only take this on if it is appropriate for you. Follow the event organiser’s rules, make a realistic training plan and share occasional progress updates. Avoid telling supporters that any donation amount guarantees a particular safeguarding outcome.

25. Cycling challenge

    Choose a safe route or organised cycling event, agree distance and equipment requirements, and invite sponsorship. If a group joins, plan road safety and refreshments before you announce the date.

26. Sponsored swim

    Arrange a swim through a supervised pool or recognised event and agree a sensible distance. Ask friends to sponsor your effort and follow the pool’s safety rules; do not attempt an unsupported open-water challenge for fundraising.

27. Accessible distance challenge

    Choose a wheelchair, mobility-aid or other accessible distance target suited to you. Explain the goal and timetable without making it a competition about disability. Share updates in the format that works best for you.

28. Team step challenge

    Invite colleagues or friends to set individual movement goals that are appropriate to them. Add up the group’s progress, use an optional shared fundraising link and do not publish personal health or activity data without consent.

29. Sponsored local hike

    Select a well-marked route with suitable terrain, check conditions and tell someone where you are going. Give supporters the date and distance, and plan an alternative if the weather or your health makes the route unsuitable.

30. Dance challenge

    Ask friends to join an accessible dance session or create a short challenge at home. Agree a target, music permissions if holding a public event, and a clear donation route. Encourage enjoyment rather than endurance or embarrassment.

Activities involving children need age-appropriate plans, school approval and clear safeguarding responsibilities.

31. School non-uniform day

    Ask school leaders to approve the event and choose an optional contribution so no pupil is excluded. Provide a short, age-appropriate explanation of Freedom’s education work and agree how money will be counted and paid in.

32. Class reading challenge

    Agree a class reading goal with the teacher and invite voluntary sponsorship. Keep any pupil information private and celebrate participation, not who raises most money. Link the fundraiser to Freedom’s age-appropriate education work.

33. School art exhibition

    Invite pupils to display original artwork with the school’s permission. Arrange suitable consent for photographing work or naming children, and decide whether donations or sales will fundraise. Never publish children’s personal safeguarding stories.

34. Supervised craft stall

    Let pupils make suitable items through a teacher-led activity, using low-cost materials. Adults should handle pricing, money and any public sales. Share a brief explanation of the cause without asking pupils to disclose personal experiences.

35. School concert

    Plan a music or performance event with school staff, agree venue and permissions, and explain whether tickets are purchased or attendees may donate. Ticket purchases are not automatically eligible for Gift Aid.

36. Class sports challenge

    Set a flexible class goal that pupils can complete in different ways. Obtain approval, agree adult supervision and invite voluntary sponsorship. Avoid publishing individual pupil amounts or excluding anyone who cannot take part.

37. Student society quiz

    Book an accessible room, choose a quiz host and agree the entry arrangements through your society. Share Freedom’s charity number and a clear fundraising link, and check university rules on publicity and money handling.

38. University discussion evening

    Organise an informed discussion about preventing forced marriage or FGM with appropriate speakers and safeguarding boundaries. The event should not invite attendees to disclose abuse. Offer an optional donation and signpost confidential help separately.

39. Student charity walk

    Choose a safe, accessible route and obtain any approvals required by your university or society. Set a collective target, use one agreed fundraising page and keep participants’ photographs and location details under their control.

40. School community fair

    Give Freedom a supervised fundraising stall within an existing fair, with the school’s permission. Plan stock, float, accessibility and a clear explanation of what is being sold. Agree how proceeds will be counted and transferred.

Use company policies and take care to distinguish an employer’s fundraising activity from its safeguarding obligations.

41. Charity of the Year

    Prepare a short proposal explaining Freedom’s purpose, evidence, fundraising opportunities and charity number. Ask the employer or staff committee to decide through its normal process and agree one named contact for the partnership.

42. Office quiz

    Choose a date and team format, book a room or online meeting and ask colleagues for voluntary participation. Agree any entry payment, prizes and expense budget before advertising the event.

43. Team fundraising walk

    Invite colleagues to join a route that is suitable for different abilities. Agree whether your company will match donations, share an approved fundraising page and check permission for any public use of the company logo.

44. Dress-down day

    Agree the activity with your employer and offer a voluntary contribution, without penalising anyone who does not take part. Explain Freedom’s work briefly and respect workplace dress and safety requirements.

45. Colleague bake-off

    Ask employees to bring labelled baked goods and nominate a judging panel if they enjoy competition. Follow workplace food rules, state whether items are being purchased and record what is transferred to Freedom.

46. Employer-matched donations

    Ask HR or payroll how the company’s matched-giving scheme works. Confirm whether it matches individual charitable donations, fundraising proceeds or both, and use the employer’s authorised process.

47. Payroll Giving information day

    With HR approval, explain that eligible staff can arrange charitable gifts through an approved payroll scheme. Link to Freedom’s registered details and the official HMRC guidance; never ask colleagues to reveal their salary or tax information.

48. Sponsored skills workshop

    A colleague may offer a useful class, such as writing, photography or presentation skills. Agree whether participants buy a place or make an optional donation, keep the activity within their expertise and follow any employer rules.

49. Staff fitness challenge

    Invite staff to set individual, accessible targets and share a collective total rather than personal health data. Use a verified fundraising link, invite matching where available and celebrate participation without pressure.

50. Workplace fundraising lunch

    Arrange a lunch that suits different dietary and access needs. Confirm catering costs, describe any ticket price clearly and share what is being donated after expenses. Offer a way for remote colleagues to support the appeal.

For WI groups, Soroptimist clubs, police staff associations and community organisations, the first step is usually a clear committee proposal.

51. Fundraising breakfast

    Ask your committee to agree a venue, date and budget. Invite members and guests, give a short introduction to Freedom’s prevention work and provide a clearly labelled donation or ticket-payment route.

52. Community supper

    Bring members together for an evening meal, with advance bookings and dietary information. Agree cooking, venue and food-safety arrangements; tell guests what proportion of ticket income will be given to Freedom.

53. Local choir concert

    Invite an established choir to consider a benefit concert. Agree repertoire, venue costs, music permissions and whether tickets or optional donations will be collected. Ask the group before using its name in publicity.

54. Group coffee morning

    Use an existing WI, Soroptimist or community meeting to organise an optional fundraising coffee morning. Provide a one-page charity briefing for the committee and avoid turning a social gathering into a compulsory donation appeal.

55. Open-garden afternoon

    With the owner’s permission, open a suitable garden for a small fundraiser. Arrange access, weather contingencies and refreshments, then publicise the event using one clear payment route. Consider insurance and supervision where needed.

56. Sponsored community walk

    Choose a route that works for your members and invite neighbours to support it. Give participants a short charity briefing and agree one organiser to reconcile donations and thank supporters.

57. Members’ art exhibition

    Invite members to display original work and decide in advance whether pieces are for sale, auction or display only. Set written terms for sale proceeds, ownership, transport and any gallery or venue fees.

58. Craft workshop

    Ask a skilled member to lead a manageable workshop using an agreed materials budget. Explain any participation fee and how the fundraising amount is calculated. Keep joining voluntary and make space for beginners.

59. Professional networking lunch

    Invite a speaker or panel with relevant expertise, arrange the venue and clarify that fundraising and confidential safeguarding help are different activities. Secure permission before naming professional bodies as supporters.

60. Red Triangle campaign day

    Use Freedom’s genuine Red Triangle badge and approved campaign materials for a day focused on FGM prevention. Agree purchases, publicity and any member fundraising in advance, and direct people needing help to a separate safe route.

Original creative work can raise funds without altering artists’ rights or claiming Freedom owns an item before it accepts it.

61. Original artwork sale

    An artist can sell their own original work and donate an agreed share of proceeds. State the donation amount or percentage clearly and account for fees and delivery. Contact Freedom first if proposing to donate the artwork itself.

62. Photography exhibition

    Invite photographers to submit images they own and can exhibit legally. Agree print and venue costs, image permissions and any sales arrangements. Use genuine work and obtain consent for identifiable people, especially children.

63. Poetry evening

    Invite local writers to read original work at a community venue. Agree entry or donation arrangements and give attendees Freedom’s charity information. Do not ask survivors to tell personal stories for the fundraiser.

64. Charity music performance

    Work with musicians on a concert or small performance. Check venue and music licensing, costs and publicity permissions. Tell supporters whether proceeds or an agreed amount is going to Freedom.

65. Pottery and ceramics sale

    A maker can contribute pieces to a supervised stall or sell them independently and donate proceeds. Agree breakage, collection, pricing and delivery before announcing the sale; keep an item list if Freedom is accepting goods.

66. Illustration commission fundraiser

    An illustrator can offer a limited number of commissions at an agreed price and donate a stated amount per sale. Give realistic delivery dates and retain clear terms on copyright and the use of customer images.

67. Knitting or crochet challenge

    Invite makers to create a limited collection of suitable items for an agreed sale. Calculate materials and postage first, use a trusted payment route and decide what happens to unsold stock.

68. Creative writing workshop

    An experienced facilitator can run a short workshop and invite optional donations or charge an agreed fee. Explain the purpose and format in advance, and avoid inviting sensitive abuse disclosures in a public session.

69. Small gallery evening

    Ask a gallery about hosting a benefit evening with original works or a percentage of agreed sales. Put commission, display, insurance, artist consent and payment arrangements in writing before publicity.

70. Professional art auction

    Invite an auction house or experienced organiser to consider an approved auction. Agree item ownership, authenticity, reserve prices, buyer fees and any tax issues. Freedom should not take possession of valuable items without an acceptance process.

Supporters can sell their own possessions; Freedom should not promise to collect, value or sell goods it has not agreed to accept.

71. Vinted wardrobe clear-out

    List clean, permitted clothes through your own Vinted account, follow its selling rules and pay any platform or postage costs. Once paid, choose how much of your proceeds to donate through Freedom’s official donation page.

72. eBay for Charity sale

    Check whether Freedom appears as a verified participating charity before selecting it for an eligible eBay for Charity listing. If not, sell the item normally and make a separate donation through Freedom’s website; never select a similar-name charity.

73. Second-hand book collection

    Photograph and list your own books in sensible bundles, describe their condition accurately and calculate delivery costs. Donate the net proceeds you choose. Do not assume every book buyer is also making a tax-relievable donation.

74. Unused sports kit sale

    Check that the equipment is safe and suitable for resale, then list it with clear photographs and honest condition information. Sell through your own account and donate some or all of the amount received.

75. Vintage accessories sale

    Gather suitable bags, scarves or jewellery you own, describe their condition accurately and avoid claiming authenticity without evidence. Decide in advance what share of your sales will go to Freedom.

76. Furniture sale

    List a suitable piece locally, measure it accurately and agree a safe collection process. Keep your address and contact details private until necessary, then donate the amount you choose after collection.

77. Plant cuttings sale

    Propagate suitable plants, label the varieties and arrange collection or a small supervised stall. Keep transport costs low and tell buyers how much of the sale proceeds you will donate.

78. Handmade cards sale

    Design original cards and price them so printing, materials and postage are covered. State an agreed donation per card or percentage of net proceeds and transfer it after sales are complete.

79. Collectables sale

    Check ownership and approximate value before listing a collection. Choose a suitable marketplace or professional valuer for higher-value pieces, keep proof of sale and donate the agreed proceeds once payment clears.

80. Jewellery and gold enquiry

    If you would like to offer gold, jewellery or another valuable item, contact Freedom before sending anything. The charity must decide whether it can accept it and agree appropriate ownership, valuation, security, insurance and sale arrangements.

Keep digital campaigns manageable and protect everyone’s identity, images and payment information.

81. Virtual quiz

    Use an online meeting platform for a short quiz and share a verified fundraising link before the event. Agree whether donations are optional, test the technology and provide answers in an accessible format.

82. Online book-club challenge

    Invite members to read an agreed number of books or discuss one book each month. Set a collective fundraising target and let people participate without paying or sharing personal information publicly.

83. Moderated gaming livestream

    Use a suitable streaming platform and clear moderation rules, and link to an established donation route rather than asking for direct transfers. Follow the platform’s age and content rules and protect any young participants.

84. Virtual fitness session

    Ask a qualified or appropriately experienced instructor to host an accessible session online. Confirm whether a ticket fee or optional donation applies, and avoid offering medical or exercise advice outside the instructor’s expertise.

85. Online craft workshop

    List any materials in advance and offer an accessible joining route. A facilitator can demonstrate a simple project while participants make an optional donation or pay an agreed workshop fee.

86. Birthday online fundraiser

    Create a short fundraising page for your birthday and tell guests why you chose Freedom. Share a target and a clear end date, then thank people without disclosing their donation amounts.

87. Online cookery demonstration

    Ask a capable home cook or professional to demonstrate a recipe, including ingredient and allergy information. Choose a suitable platform and make the donation or ticket arrangement clear before people join.

88. Team distance challenge

    Let remote colleagues or friends log appropriate walking, cycling or other movement goals over a month. Publish the collective total, not anyone’s private health data, and direct donors to one verified link.

89. Virtual music evening

    Invite performers who are comfortable appearing online and agree any recording or music permissions. Promote the event with a clear description and make giving voluntary unless tickets are genuinely being sold.

90. Online skills exchange

    Invite people to teach a useful skill or offer a short session in return for an optional donation. Agree scheduling and expectations in advance, and do not imply that Freedom has approved or guarantees the professional service offered.

Bigger events need a named organiser, an accurate budget and proportionate legal, safeguarding and insurance checks.

91. International Women’s Day breakfast

    Plan a breakfast or talk around women’s rights and the prevention of abuse. Confirm speakers, venue accessibility and a clear fundraising route. Explain Freedom’s work and keep private safeguarding cases out of publicity.

92. FGM prevention fundraiser

    Organise a suitable awareness and fundraising event using Freedom’s verified educational resources. Agree any speaker and safeguarding responsibilities in advance, and link to the Red Triangle campaign without turning anyone’s trauma into entertainment.

93. Summer community picnic

    Choose an accessible outdoor location and a weather alternative. Invite friends or clubs to bring food, follow venue requirements and provide an optional donation link or a clear paid-ticket arrangement.

94. International Day of the Girl event

    Work with a school or community group on an age-appropriate education and fundraising activity. Confirm adult supervision and consent for any photography, and focus on girls’ rights, education and choice.

95. Autumn harvest supper

    Ask a local group or venue to host a seasonal supper using a realistic budget. Agree who handles food, ticket sales and surplus, and publish the amount donated after expenses once reconciled.

96. Giving Tuesday appeal

    Prepare a short, specific appeal explaining Freedom’s work and a single donation link. Ask supporters to share it with people who may be interested, and thank them afterwards without making unverified impact claims.

97. Winter lights walk

    Plan a short, well-lit route with an accessible alternative and check the weather. Agree safe meeting points and a voluntary fundraising target. Do not use images or stories of vulnerable people without permission.

98. Community football tournament

    Arrange a suitable pitch, teams, supervision and first-aid cover, then set the entry or donation arrangements. Check insurance and venue rules, and make participation possible for people who only wish to attend and support.

99. Company team relay

    Organise a team challenge with colleagues, clear roles and a shared fundraising target. Obtain employer approval, check facilities and invite company matching if available. Record the company’s contribution separately from employees’ personal donations.

100. Year-long club fundraising partnership

     Ask a club committee to choose Freedom through its normal process, appoint a lead and plan a small calendar of events. Review progress during the year, keep records of income and costs, and provide a final report to members.