At Willen Hospice, every penny raised helps us provide compassionate, specialist care to people in our local community who are living with a life-limiting illness.
That’s why we believe everyone, no matter their age, can play a role in helping us care. Whether your child is 4 or 14, here are 20 fun, simple and creative ways to raise £50 (or more!) to support your local Hospice. Even the smallest hands can make a big difference.
Tasty treats with slice of kindness
1.Bake Sale – Fairy cakes, biscuits, or flapjacks – sweet treats that help support patient care
2.Lemonade Stall – A refreshing way to raise funds!
3.Hot Chocolate Stand – Perfect for cold mornings or after school in winter.
4.Decorated Digestives – Add icing and hundreds and thousands, then sell to friends and neighbours.
Get crafty and creative for a cause
Get crafty and creative for a cause5.Friendship Bracelets – Make colourful ones to sell.
6.Homemade Greeting Cards – For birthdays, thank yous, or Christmas.
7.Painted Pebbles – Turn stones into ladybirds, bees, or smiley faces.
8. DIY Slime Kits – Pre-pack ingredients into kits and sell.
Move for money
9.Sponsored walk, run or cycle around Willen Lake – Make sure you wave at the Hospice as you go by!
10.Dance-a-thon – Boogie for 30 minutes or more. Every step supports local families.
11.Hula Hoop Challenge – How long can you hula-hoop? Get sponsored per minute!
12. Skipping Challenge – Count your skips and watch the donations add up.
Perform and Entertain
13.Talent Show – Organise a fundraising show at home or school.
14. Magic Show – Share your best tricks in front of family or classmates.
15. Host a Teddy Bear Picnic or Puppet Show – Invite friends and family and charge a small donation per person.
Games and Lucky Dips
16. Guess the Sweets in the Jar – 50p a go winner keeps the jar!
17. Name the Teddy – Pick a mystery name winner gets the bear.
18. Mini Tombola for your family – ask for small prize donations and sell tickets.
Swap shops and Sales
19.Toy or Book Sale – Sell things you no longer use at a car boot sale or in school.
20.Jobs for cash – Offer to tidy your room, do washing up or water the plants in return donations from family.
Fundraising for Willen Hospice isn’t just about raising money , it’s about showing kindness, helping others in our community, and helping us continue to provide care and support when it’s needed most.
Whether your child raises £5 or £50, their efforts will help make a difference to local families facing some of life’s toughest moments. So pick an idea, have fun, and be proud knowing you’re supporting something truly special.
Want to share your fundraiser with us? We’d love to hear from you! Tag us on social media or email us at communityfundraising@willen-hospice.org.uk
