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Fundraising ideas and tips

Some ideas are too good not to share...

Read about recent events and great fundraising schemes. Find out how to organise an event yourself and get your fundraising success posted in our hall of fame! You can be confident that every penny you raise will go towards supporting people with MS. And our fundraisers will support you too.

Please get in touch to tell us about any events your planning or to request a fundraising pack. Email fundraising@mstrust.org.uk or call 01462 476707.

Fundraising Hall of Fame

Be inspired by our supporters' fantastic fundraising achievements.

A-Z of fundraising

Stuck for ideas? Our A-Z of fundraising should help.

Top tips for raising sponsorship

If you're taking part in a sponsored event, read our top tips and maximise your fundraising potential.

Online fundraising at Justgiving.com

Creating your own fundraising page at Justgiving.com is an easy way to raise money for any event or occasion.

Organising your own event

Points to consider when organising your own fundraising event.

Contacting your local press

Tips for writing and issuing a press release - get your event covered in the local media.

What to do with the money you raise

Find out how to send the money you've raised to the MS Trust.

What your money could buy

Some examples to give you an idea of how your money might be spent.

What's in it for you?

Fundraising is all about people...

It brings people together in a common cause, it's a lot of fun and it brings out all kinds of wonderful creative ideas! If you've just moved house or need a boost for your social life, it's a great way to get to know people. To find out about our exciting fundraising events, such as skydiving or trekking in Peru, visit our events page.

Fundraising at work has similar benefits. It can enhance communication between departments, raise employee motivation, morale and team spirit, and get people talking to each other. This can only be good for business too.

Giving money to charity needn't hurt your bank balance! If you pay tax at 40% and would like to make a donation to the MS Trust, the best way is to use a Payroll Giving scheme. The donation would be deducted from your gross salary so you would pay 40% less income tax - giving £10 would only cost you £6.