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How you can help
Putting the fun in fundraising
Putting the fun in fundraising is simple. There are an infinite number of activities and events you can do to help raise money for WWF: the choice is yours!
Whether an adventurous hike or a small tombola, we're always grateful for your gift.
Check out some of the things that supporters have done in the past:
Martin Holland
This daring student ran an incredible six marathons in six months in aid of WWF!
Rebecca Singleton
Iron-willed Rebecca Singleton fasted on Christmas Day in aid of WWF!
All Saints' Primary School
Pupils from All Saints' Primary School held a special 'Save the Panda Day', including a cake sale and non-school uniform day.
A to Z of fundraising ideas
| A | Hold an auction |
| B | Organise a Ball |
| C | Run a car boot sale |
| D | Have a dress down day |
| E | Arrange an Easter egg hunt |
| F | Hold a fun run |
| G | Give up something – like chocolate! |
| H | Host a dinner party |
| I | Run a sponsored ice skate |
| J | Organise a jumble sale |
| K | Hold a karaoke evening |
| L | Line dancing competition |
| M | Run a marathon |
| N | Organise a night walk |
| O | Orienteering challenge |
| P | Arrange a pancake race |
| Q | Hold a quiz night |
| R | Organise a raffle |
| S | Sponsored swim |
| T | Arrange a treasure hunt |
| U | Undertake a personal challenge |
| V | Vegetable throwing contest |
| W | Wellie throwing competition |
| X | Hold an Xmas fair |
| Y | Join a yacht race |
| Zzzzz | – sleep on all those brilliant ideas! |
Getting noticed
Remember, the more people that get to know about your event, the more successful it will be!
Word of mouth is often the best method of attracting publicity, so tell as many friends, family and colleagues about your plans. Our
promotional poster can help you – simply fill in the details and put it somewhere that will attract attention!
Remember, the more people that get to know about your event, the more successful it will be!
Word of mouth is often the best method of attracting publicity, so tell as many friends, family and colleagues about your plans. Our
promotional poster can help you – simply fill in the details and put it somewhere that will attract attention!
Always state that the funds raised will go towards WWF, the global conservation organisation.
Hitting the headlines
Why not put together a press release for your local paper or community newsletter? Note down the essential details, and mention what makes it newsworthy. Try to enclose a picture of yourself and anyone else who is involved.
Why not put together a press release for your local paper or community newsletter? Note down the essential details, and mention what makes it newsworthy. Try to enclose a picture of yourself and anyone else who is involved.
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