Fifty for February: Creative fundraising ideas

February might be one of the shortest months of the year, but it's packed with opportunities to raise awareness and support for your charity. By embracing the theme of Fifty for February, your supporters can take part in fundraising activities that are both fun and meaningful. Here are some of our favourite fundraising ideas to engage your supporters this February:

1. 50km in 50 Days
Supporters can take on a virtual walk, run, or bike ride challenge to complete 50km at their own pace in February. Encourage sponsors to donate for each 1km completed.

2. 50 for 50 Swim Challenge
Supporters can brave the chill and swim 50 laps in February, with each lap earning donations through sponsorship.

3. 50 Mini Challenges in 50 Days
Supporters can take on a 50-day challenge where each day represents a different fun or quirky task (like dancing for a minute, wearing funny socks, etc.) and raise funds for each task they complete.

4. 50-Question Trivia Night
Pub quiz enthusiasts can host their own trivia night with 50 questions. They could charge of £50 per team and offer a prize for the winners.

5. 50 Acts of Kindness
Inspire supporters to collect donations from sponsorship as they perform 50 acts of kindness in February (e.g., helping neighbours, cleaning a local park).

6. 50th Birthday Fundraiser
If someone in your community is celebrating their 50th birthday in February, encourage them to ask for donations in place of gifts.

7. 50 Themed "Pay it Forward" Event
Supporters could organise events based on the theme of 50, such as a 50-minute cooking class, 50-minute workout session, or 50-minute art session, with all proceeds going to your charity.

8. 50p Per Positive Thing
Encourage your supporters to put aside 50p for every good thing they’ve experienced in February. Whether it’s a beautiful sunset or an unexpected act of kindness, small contributions can add up. At the end of the month, they can review these good things and make a one-off donation.

9. 50-Lap Relay Race
Sporty supporters could organise a relay race where each team must complete 50 laps. They can get donations via sponsorship based on the number of laps run.

10. 50-Item Sale
The perfect way to spring clean the house! Hold a sale on the drive or head to a car boot sale with 50 items cleared out from your home! This is a great way to get kids to part with old toys and to get rid of those things you just don't need any more.

11. 50 Weeks of Donations
Encourage your supporters to pledge to donate once a week for 50 weeks, creating a long-term giving strategy. They could do this as part of a budgeting challenge and donate what's left over, they could set a resolution to make coffee at home and donate the cost of their coffee order, or even just commit to a set amount once per week.

12. 50-Minute Workout Classes
Fitness loving supporters can host or participate in classes that last 50 minutes, with funds raised via a donation to enter, or through sponsorship. They can offer a variety of classes, from yoga and Pilates to cycling and boot camps.

14. 50-Minute Sponsored Silence
For those who love a challenge (and peace and quiet!), supporters can take part in a sponsored silence for 50 minutes and collect donations for their discipline. This would be a great challenge to get kids involved in, or for schools to organise!

13. 50 Ways to Go Green (Eco-Friendly Fundraiser)
Supporters can easily go eco-friendly with their fundraising activities this February! Suggest ideas like planting 50 seeds, picking up litter for 50 minutes, or other environment-focused initiatives.

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15. 50-Minute Crafting Session
Crafting enthusiasts can raise funds for your charity by hosting a crafting session where participants create handmade items for sale, with a goal to raise at least £50.

16. 50 Themed Photo Challenge
Supporters can participate in a photo challenge where they capture photos related to the number 50 (e.g. 50 things, 50 places, etc.) and share them on social media with your charity’s Give as you Live fundraising link.

17. 50-Themed Virtual Coffee Morning
Supporters can warm up and enjoy a virtual coffee morning this February. Attendees can donate £5 each, with a target to raise at least £50 during the event.

18. 50 Kilo Challenge
Supporters looking for a fitness challenge can raise sponsorship as they carry 50kg over a set distance, either walking or (if they’re really brave), running.

19. 50-Hour Film Marathon
Movie-mad supporters can raise funds for your charity too – why not challenge them to 50-hour film marathon throughout February? Just be sure to tell them it’s ok to complete this in stages … sleep is allowed!

20. 50 Cake Sale
Those with a passion for baking could team up and organise a charity cake sale with different cakes for people to sample. Aim to raise £50 from each cake.

21. 50 Laps
Challenge your supporters to walk, jog or run 50 laps of a local landmark, such as a racecourse, lake or running track to raise funds. They could complete this in their own time, or you could host a family-friendly event!

22. 50p Swear Box
Perfect for the office! Charge a minor financial contribution of 50p for verbal indiscretions you could do without. It doesn't have to be swear words either, your team could elect some common words/phrases that trigger the fine!

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