Every fundraiser — big or small — helps us move forward to make a meaningful change for people living with ME/CFS. Whether you want something creative, fun, or simple to run, here are plenty of ideas to spark your next fundraising moment.
☕ Tea for ME
Host a tea party for friends, family, or colleagues. Use our printable invitations!
Download invitations →🧁 Cupcake Bake-Off
Run a cupcake baking and decorating contest. Charge entry and enjoy the treats.
💰 Give Change — Change Lives
Collect your loose change for a fortnight and donate the total.
🚫 Sacrifice a Vice
Give up chocolate, cakes, smoking, or a favourite treat — then donate the savings.
📦 Fine’s Fine
A fun twist on a swear box — fine people for lateness, forgotten lights, or silly habits.
⚖️ Pound-a-Pound
Donate £1 for every pound lost — and £2 for every pound gained! (Check with your GP first.)
🔢 Counting on You
Guess the number of sweets, paper clips, or marbles in a jar. Pay to enter — prize for the winner.
🍬 Be a Smartie for ME
Give friends a Smarties tube — ask for it back filled with £1 coins (it holds 27!).
👕 Mufti Day
Hold a dress-down day at school or work — everyone donates to take part.
🎉 Themed Party Night
60s, 70s, 80s, 90s — or any theme you like! Sell tickets and add a raffle or collection jars.
🚴 Join the “-Thon” Family
Bike-a-thon, swim-a-thon, read-a-thon — pick any activity and get sponsored!
🚗 Charity Car Wash
Get a team together and turn suds into support!
👶 Baby Photo Competition
Guess who’s who from baby photos — prize for most correct matches!
🏅 Office Olympics
Desk vaulting, paper-ball tossing — let the games begin!
🔨 Hold an Auction
Silent or live — ask local businesses for items. At work, even extra annual leave!
🤐 Sponsored Silence
Level it up — include texting and social media!
❓ Quiz Night
Always a favourite — host your own quiz and charge for entry.
