Fun fundraising ideas for 2025!
Join forces with family, neighbours, friends, or classmates — or take on a solo challenge — and help raise vital funds for Barretstown!
By turning fun or challenging events into fundraisers, you can bring a bit of Barretstown magic to children with cancer and other serious illnesses and their families. It’s simple, impactful, and makes a real difference.
There are countless ways to raise funds while having fun. Below are just a few examples to inspire you!
Why not challenge yourself to walk 10,000 steps a day for a year, a month, or even just a week? Turn it into a sponsored challenge in aid of Barretstown!
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Take it on as a family, with friends, as a class, or as an office team—it’s a great way to bring some cheer to your week!
Join the Barretstown magic and make every step count.
Embrace the quiet and take on a sponsored silent hour or day in support of Barretstown! Sign up below to receive all the resources you need to get started, including tips on creating your fundraising page.
Consider making it a fun challenge with a silent lunch break! Keep your supporters entertained with creative, silent updates on social media as you progress.
Ready to take on the challenge?
Bring some fun to your school by hosting a non-uniform day in support of Barretstown! Encourage students to ditch their uniforms for a day and make a small donation to participate. It’s a simple and engaging way to raise vital funds for the children and families we serve.
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Get your school involved and make a difference with a day of serious fun and fundraising!
Are you ready to share your musical talent online and lift everyone's spirits while raising much-needed funds for Barretstown? We’re inviting you to Busk for Barretstown!
Whether it’s Christmas carols or a festive performance for friends and classmates, you can make a difference. Instead of tickets or tips, ask for donations to support our cause.
Simply set up an online fundraising page, set your date, and let the music bring joy—and vital funds—to those who need it most!
Just like the Christmas Jumper Challenge, why not choose a day when classmates or colleagues can donate to wear their silliest socks? Make it even more exciting by offering a prize for the most creative or outrageous socks!
It’s a simple, fun, and festive way to raise much-needed funds for Barretstown this Christmas.
Ready to get involved?
Take on the ultimate challenge by going screen-free for a day or afternoon—whether it's just you, your family, classmates, or your team. Make it a sponsored challenge to support Barretstown!
It won’t be easy, but the best challenges never are! Sign up below to receive all the resources you need to get started, including tips on setting up your fundraising page.
Plan out all the screen-free activities you’ll tackle during your no-tech challenge, set the date, and spread the word.
Ready to unplug and make a difference?
Why not turn your Friday night out—or in—into a fun-filled fundraising quiz night for Barretstown? You can even organise a virtual quiz and invite family and friends from all over the world!
Catch up, have a laugh, and challenge your friends—all from the comfort of your own homes. Choose a quiz-master, fire up your favourite video chat app, and put those brain cells to the test!
Or, make your Christmas pub reunion even more special by turning it into a pub quiz to raise vital funds for Barretstown. It’s the perfect mix of fun, friends, and making a difference!
Why not turn your Zumba class, spin session, or even a dance party into a fundraiser for Barretstown? Whether you team up with your local gym or dance school, or organise your own sponsored danceathon in your neighbourhood, it’s a fun way to get moving for a great cause!
You could also host a Christmas disco at your school or sports club—bringing people together while making a difference. It’s a fantastic way to connect your community and support Barretstown!
Gather the family—or your friends—for a fun-filled game night! Whether you’re meeting online or in person, choose your favourite board game and enjoy some quality time together.
Make it even more meaningful by chipping in and donating as a group to Barretstown through our website. It’s a simple and enjoyable way to support a great cause while spending time with loved ones.
Ready to play and make a difference?
Join the latest challenge trend and make a difference! Here’s how it works:
1. Run 5km
2. Donate €5
3. Nominate 5 friends to do the same
It’s easy, fun, and a great way to support Barretstown!
Bring your community together with a shared yoga session, either in-person or over Zoom. Gather your group for a class and make a collective donation, or each contribute individually.
Alternatively, set up an online yoga session with friends or colleagues and invite them to donate to join. It’s a peaceful way to connect, relax, and support Barretstown.
Why not organise a street bingo evening in your neighbourhood or at your local community centre? Gather some prizes from neighbours and local businesses, set a date and time, and spread the word to everyone nearby.
It’s a fantastic way to bring your community together for some fun while raising valuable funds for Barretstown!
Whether you’re walking or running every day, it’s time to put some magic in your miles! Use your daily exercise to make a difference for those who need it most.
Why not challenge yourself to complete a marathon in a month? You can take on this challenge in the lead-up to Christmas or set it as a goal for January!
Turn your miles into a fundraiser for Barretstown—pick a target, set up a fundraising page, and spread the word. Every step counts!
Calling all cyclists! Get ready to take on a Cycle Challenge and support Barretstown. Not only will you be pushing your limits, but you’ll also be raising vital funds for Barretstown by gathering sponsorship from friends, family, classmates, or colleagues.
Stay tuned for more details on how you can get involved!
Got your own fundraising idea, or a twist on one of ours? We’re here to help you bring it to life!
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