We want you to Go Green for Barnardos!

Our Go Green initiative aims to not only raise funds to supports the most vulnerable children in Ireland to achieve their full potential but also to promote environmental awareness and sustainability within our communities.

Go Green for Barnardos is not just about wearing green for a day, it can be about so much more. Here are some fun and creative ideas for hosting a ‘green’ fundraiser at your school or club.

1. Re-turn Deposit Return: Organise a recycling drive where students or members can donate their bottles and cans to a Re-turn bin with the deposit return proceeds donated to Barnardos
2. Green themed bake sale: Host a bake sale where you can sell home baked green-themed goodies, with proceeds donated to support vulnerable children.
3. Pop-up shop for pre-loved items: Set up a pop-up shop in your school or club where students or members can donate pre-loved items such as clothing and toys. These items can be sold to raise funds for Barnardos, while also promoting recycling and reusing within the community.
4. Sustainable fashion show: Host a fashion show featuring outfits made from recycled materials or sustainable fabrics. Charge a small ticket fee to raise funds.
5. Sponsored eco challenge: Encourage students or members to take on an eco-friendly challenge (such as reducing plastic use; cycling instead of driving, etc.) for a month and gather sponsorship from family and friends. Your fundraising can be done online to reduce printed sponsorship cards or envelopes. Your challenge can be a guided nature walk or hike where participants donate to join; and you can incorporate clean-up activities along the trail.
6. Community garden fundraiser: Start a community garden and charge parents or local business ‘membership fees’ for plot rentals. This can not only help you raise funds, but it also promotes local gardening and biodiversity.
7. Green run/walk/bike race: Organise a themed race where students or members can sign up to run, walk, or cycle in a local park or green area.
8. Wear Green for a day: And of course, you can encourage students, teachers, members,  and coaches to wear green for a day, with a small donation for participation. Perfect ahead of St. Patrick’s Day.

By taking part in Go Green for Barnardos, you can foster a spirit of giving but also encourage discussions about sustainability and our environment. We would be thrilled to support your efforts by providing promotional materials to help make your event successful.

If you would like to get involved and Go Green for Barnardos, contact [email protected]

Thank you for your continued support. Together, we can change vulnerable children’s story. 

Because Childhood Lasts A Lifetime.