Organise Your Own Fundraising Event
Looking to make a difference in your community? Organising your own charity fundraiser with Barnardos is a powerful way to support vulnerable children across Ireland. Whether you’re planning charity challenges, seeking fundraising ideas for schools, or brainstorming fundraising ideas for clubs, Barnardos offers inspiration and support every step of the way. From bake sales to sponsored runs, and even online fundraising campaigns, your creativity can help change lives. Join the growing community of supporters taking part in Barnardos Fundraising and turn your passion into impact today.
Fill in the form below, or contact our Fundraising Team on [email protected] or call us on 01 453 0355
If you’re not sure what you’d like to do, our list of suggested event ideas is a great place to start. Be creative and remember it’s not just about raising money, it’s about having fun too.
Fundraising Step-by-Step
Once you have decided what you want to do, you’re ready to start planning! Before you get started, we encourage you to read our Fundraising Guidelines to make sure your event runs smoothly and is compliant and safe.
Then follow our step-by-step guide to make your fundraising event planning as easy as possible.
Whether you organise a large or small fundraiser, every cent you raise helps to make a real and lasting difference to vulnerable children and their families across Ireland.
Here is how your fundraising helps our work.
Contact Jo at [email protected] or call 01 453 0355 to receive a fundraising pack, support and guidance to help make your event a success.
Our donors and supporters are an incredibly important part of Barnardos. They ensure that we can continue to give the children and families we work with a brighter, happier future. Without their generosity and creativity, we could not do what we do. Here are just some of their stories to inspire you: Inspiring Stories
- Before you get started, we encourage you to read our Fundraising Guidelines to make sure your event runs smoothly and is compliant and safe.
- Decide what you would like to do. Be creative but keep it simple. If it’s an event you would enjoy, others will too.
- Not sure what to do? Check out our Fundraising Ideas.
- Ask yourself – Consider venue, volunteers, tickets, permits, advertising and prizes.
- Let us know what you’re doing so we can support and advise you.
- You can complete our Register your Interest form (below) or contact our Fundraising Team on [email protected].
- We can provide you with a Letter of Authorisation as well as materials for your event such as balloons, posters, collection buckets etc.
- Set the date of your event and get organised!
- Make a timeline and recruit help with planning and running your event.
- We recommend that you set up an online fundraiser to collect funds securely and simply. We recommend platforms such as iDonate or Just Giving .
- It is important that you get the message out about what you are doing and how people can support your efforts so allow yourself plenty of time to advertise.
- Check out our Promote your Fundraiser guide for helpful tips on how to generate publicity. Here’s a sample press release.
- Do make sure to tag Barnardos on social media!
- Thank your supporters, volunteers, venue and sponsors – let them know how your event went.
- Gather all funds raised and transfer to Barnardos as soon as possible. We will provide you with the details.
- If you have set up an online fundraiser, funds will automatically be transferred to Barnardos.
Fundraising ideas
You may already know the type of fundraising event you would like to host for Barnardos but if you need some help, here are some fun ideas for in-person and virtual fundraisers to inspire you and get you started.
Bake Sale or Bake Off – always a winner at work, home or in your local club.- Run a raffle – this can be done virtually or in-person. Approach local businesses for support in donating prizes and ask friends, colleagues, community and family to buy tickets.
- Get active – organise a sponsored walk, run, cycle, skipathon or Boot Camp in your area.
- Quiz, Race, Bingo or Comedy Night – another fun virtual or in-person event. Host a raffle too and boost your fundraising.
- Take on a personal challenge – this could be a marathon or an endurance challenge.
- Car Boot Sale – clear out those garage/shed/attic corners and sell off those items you no longer need.
- Coffee Morning – whether in person or virtually, this is a great way to get to know your neighbours or catch up with friends and family.
- Sports Tournament – get your local sports club involved and hold a golf, tennis, Gaelic, hurling or soccer tournament.
- Or you can get creative and come up with your own idea. Get in touch with Jo Garry at [email protected] to see how we can help.
Fundraising Guidelines
Once you have decided what you want to do, you’re ready to start planning!
Before you get started, we encourage you to read our Fundraising Guidelinesto make sure your event runs smoothly, is a big success and is compliant and safe.
Remember! It is important to let us know what you are planning so we can advise and give you our support. You can register your interest below or email us at [email protected]
Promote Your Fundraiser
It is very important that you get the message out about what you are doing and how people can support your efforts. Here are some suggestions on how to go about that,
Keep it simple – tell as many people as possible about what you are doing and why you are doing this amazing fundraising for Barnardos.
How Your Fundraising Helps
Whether you organise a large or small fundraiser, every cent you raise helps to make a real and lasting difference to vulnerable children and their families in communities across Ireland.
Your fundraising really can make a difference so get in touch today. Contact Jo at [email protected] or call 01 453 0355 to receive a fundraising pack and all the support you need to make your event a success.
Our donors and supporters are an incredibly important part of Barnardos. They ensure that we can continue to give the children and families we work with a brighter, happier future. Without their generosity and creativity, we could not do what we do.
Here are just some of their stories to inspire you: Inspiring Stories