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 Take a look at the ways you can get involved and raise money to support the fight for your world.

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EARTH DAY FUNDRAISING 2024

Earth Day is an annual event held on 22nd April to demonstrate support for environmental protection.


At WWF we're uniquely placed to bring our world back to life. We've been protecting nature's wonders for more than 60 years. Now we're leading the way not just to protect our natural world but to restore it. We're working globally with communities, governments, companies and others who have the will to act and transform our world.

 

Register now to get your free WWF fundraising pack filled with information about how to organise a fundraising event, hints and tips to help you every step of the way. 
 

We’ve got great ideas to help you kickstart your fundraising. Look at our top 10 fundraising tips and resources to help you smash your target.

Games and Quizzes

Quiz

Organise a quiz and test people’s knowledge. You could include an animal themed round by using our fascinating animal facts or simply take a look at our readily available quizzes.

Sports day

What games will you include? The three-legged race, an obstacle course, hula hooping or the classic egg and spoon race. Get competitive and ask players to donate if they get knocked out. 

All things food

Bake sale

Whisk up some cakes, cookies, scones or other tasty treats. Go to the next level by baking animal themed goodies. 

Dinner party.

Throw a dinner party for friends or family who donate to your fundraising. Why not theme each course around a different country’s cuisine? For inspiration, check out our planet-friendly recipes.

Give it up 

Chocolate, meat or your favourite food or drink. Whatever it is, ask your family to sponsor you while you give it up for a month. You could even give up multiple items or try going vegan.

Sustainable ideas

Swap shop

Swap clothes, toys, books, you name it at a swap party. You’ll help to stop items going to landfill and can get donations from entry fees to the party. Why not use our invitations to spread the word and our swap shop guide to help you plan!

Litter pick

A great group activity. Get sponsored to clean your local park, river or beach and help nature at the same time.  

Get crafty

Get creative by recycling items you have around the home to create new decorations or gifts, to sell on. Remember the most sustainable option is using what you already own.

Host an event

Art

Use your artistic flair to help our world. Plan an exhibition or auction of your artwork. Share the event using our promotional posters and donate the proceeds.

Glitz and glamour

Organise your own gala evening or event such as an animal masquerade ball. Raise money through ticket sales, you could even host a raffle on the night. Let people know how the money you raise can help WWF’s work, using our guide.

An evening of entertainment

Ask local bands or comedians to perform or set up an open mic night within your community. Charge a fee for the ticket. 

Young girl holding a blue painting with a green turtle, stood in a green field

Read about Emily's fantastic fundraising

Emily is nine years old and really cares about our planet. Her favourite subject at school is art and she likes to draw and paint animals in her spare time. She enjoys watching nature programmes but has also been saddened by how endangered many species are.  

Her family adopted a turtle via the WWF for Emily as a Christmas present, so when she started working on her ‘charity’ badge through her local Brownies group, the WWF was her first choice to fundraise for. She designed a poster advertising the charity and then sold badges, featuring one of her paintings, to family and friends. Emily set a target of £50 but raised over £100 for the WWF.  

Her mum said 'The interest and encouragement she received from the team at the WWF spurred her on to promote her fundraising. Not only that but the support from the WWF has empowered her as  young person and made her feel like she can make a difference. Emily feels really proud to be able to raise money to help animals under threat.'  

Can you be like Emily and go above and beyond to fundraise for WWF UK? Grab your free fundraising pack to get you started.

Got a question?

If you can't find an answer to your query in our fundraising FAQs, get in touch and we'll be happy to help you on your fundraising journey. You can contact us here.

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