FUNdraising Ideas
There are plenty of great ideas to choose from that will suit you.
Below is an A–Z selection of ideas to inspire you. Alternatively, why not come up with an archaeological or historical theme to suite your interests? If you think of a new and exciting idea, please tell us about it.
And remember, whatever you choose to do there are lots of different ways to raise funds from your event – including entry donations, sponsorship, and competitions on the day.
Just use your imagination and have lots of fun.
| Inspiration | Make it archaeological |
|---|---|
| Arts and crafts sale | Include demonstrations of traditional crafts |
| Barn dance | Keep it traditional |
| Book club | Use books with a historic theme |
| Book sale | Use books with an historic link – start with Kate Moss’s Labyrinth or the Horrible Histories. Sell fiction, non-fiction and text books with an historical theme |
| Bowling tournament | Go for a Tudor themed event, dressed as Francis Drake |
| Cake sale | Use ancient cake recipes and see what reaction you get |
| Car wash | |
| Ceilidh | Get everyone dressed as a Celt or Roman – if you want to spice things up a bit |
| Chess tournament | Use a Norse style chess set and dress up as Viking |
| Christmas party | |
| Concerts | |
| Dance-a-thon | Use the opportunity to perform some dances from a particular period in history |
| Face painting | |
| Fancy dress competition | Have a Time Team theme |
| Fashion show | Use fashions from different periods of history or prehistory |
| Garden party | |
| Grow plants and vegetables | Grow plants and vegetables for sale |
| Hiking/walking tour | Try and get access to a historic garden near you or an area rich in archaeology and history conducted by a local expert |
| Hold a dress up day | Pick an historical theme |
| Pantomime/play | Choose a Norse saga or make up your own don’t forget the Now that’s what I call a Class Assembly play featuring YAC. |
| Picnic in the park | Use Mrs Beeton’s original book and lay on a picnic feast |
| Recycle mobiles | |
| Sponsored abstinence day | Chocolate, sweets, etc… |
| Sponsored event | for example a branch silence/skip/walk |
| Summer BBQ or Fete | |
| Tea dance | |
| Themed feast | Roman/Anglo-Saxon/Tudor/Victorian |
| Themed party | 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s … or why not go ancient |
| “Treasure” hunt | Dressed as Lara Croft or Indiana Jones |
| Video games competition |