Whether you love running, baking, gaming or simply bringing people together — there's a fundraising idea that's perfect for you. Every pound raised helps us support more families across South London and Durham.
Gather friends, family or colleagues and take on a local trail or urban walk. Every step counts towards helping our community.
Get startedSign up for a local 5K, 10K or half marathon and run for Floating Counselling Community. We'll cheer you every step of the way.
Get startedTake on a cycling challenge — whether it's a daily commute pledge or a long-distance ride across South London and beyond.
Get startedFrom lengths in your local pool to open water swims — set a swimming target and get sponsored for every length.
Get startedHost a coffee morning or afternoon tea at your home, workplace or community centre. Cakes, conversation and community — all in one.
Get startedShow off your baking skills at work, school or church. Bake sales are fun, delicious and a brilliant way to raise money locally.
Get startedHost a charity quiz at a local venue or online. Charge an entry fee and get local businesses to donate prizes. Simple and effective.
Get startedOrganise a ticketed dinner, brunch or banquet. Perfect for our diverse community — celebrate culture and raise funds at the same time.
Get startedStream a gaming marathon or set a challenge for your followers. Gaming fundraisers are growing fast — and great fun for all ages.
Get startedShave your head, grow a beard, or dye your hair a wild colour. Big personal challenges inspire big donations.
Get startedShowcase community creativity — run an art auction, craft fair or talent show. Perfect for celebrating the diverse talents in our communities.
Get startedNominate Floating Counselling Community as your workplace charity. Dress-down days, office challenges and match-giving can add up quickly.
Get startedPick a fundraising idea from the list above that excites you — or come up with your own.
Head to our Localgiving page and click "Fundraise for us" to set up your personalised fundraising page in minutes.
Share your page on social media, WhatsApp, email and at your event. The more people who see it, the more you'll raise.
Donations come straight to your page. UK taxpayers can add Gift Aid — boosting every £1 by 25p at no extra cost.
Localgiving transfers your fundraising total directly to us, so every penny goes to the cause you care about.
Whatever you're doing to raise money for us, these guides, tools and resources will help you raise more, reach more people, and make your fundraising a real success.
The first few days are the most important. Set up your page, make your first donation yourself, and share it immediately with your closest contacts to build early momentum.
Your Localgiving page is your online fundraising hub. Make it work harder with these tips for driving traffic, building trust and converting visitors into donors.
Social media can transform your fundraising. These tips help you use Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and TikTok to reach more people and inspire more donations.
Donations slowing down mid-campaign? These ideas will give your fundraising a fresh burst of energy and help you power through to your target.
The days just before and after your event are your biggest fundraising opportunities. Make the most of the excitement and emotion around the big day.
A printable paper sponsorship form for collecting offline donations at events or in person.
Request by email →A customisable A4 poster to display at your event, workplace or community venue.
Request by email →Branded Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp graphics to share when launching and promoting your page.
Request by email →Request a branded collection tin for cash donations at events, markets or community spaces.
Request by email →A step-by-step PDF guide covering everything you need to know about fundraising on our behalf.
Request by email →Running, walking or cycling? Wear our colours proudly. Request a branded fundraising top for your event.
Request by email →Head to our Localgiving page at localgiving.org/charity/floatingcounselling and click "Fundraise for us". You'll be guided through creating your own personal fundraising page in just a few minutes. You'll need to create a free Localgiving account if you don't already have one.
Yes! Donations made through our Localgiving page are eligible for Gift Aid. Localgiving Foundation is a registered charity and processes Gift Aid on our behalf — meaning every £1 donated by a UK taxpayer becomes £1.25 at no extra cost to the donor. Just make sure donors tick the Gift Aid box when donating.
If you've collected cash at an event, please contact us at info@floatingcounselling.co.uk and we'll arrange a bank transfer or cheque payment. Please keep a record of all cash collected and provide a summary when you pay in.
For straightforward online fundraising via Localgiving, no formal agreement is needed. However, if you're organising a larger event, collecting cash donations, or using our name and branding in printed materials, we ask that you complete our Third-Party Fundraising Agreement first. Email us and we'll send you a copy.
Yes — you can dedicate your fundraising to our Food Bank, Community Hub, or Counselling Services. Simply mention your chosen cause in your fundraising page description, or contact us so we can ensure your funds are directed accordingly.
We love shouting about our amazing fundraisers! Let us know about your campaign and we'll do our best to share it on our social media channels. Tag us in your posts and we'll reshare. The more visibility your campaign gets, the more you'll raise.
Our team is here to support you every step of the way. Get in touch and we'll help you get your fundraising off to the best possible start.
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