Fundraising done by the community can be a major source of income for ScottishSportsAid, one that we will rely on to continue our work. There are countless ways in which you can raise funds for us and we have included some possible suggestions below.
We are here to offer advice to individuals, teams, schools, and companies so that you can maximise your fundraising. Please feel free to call us on 0131 555 4584 to discuss this or email us on gbowmaker@ukonline.co.uk and we will get back to you.

Matching  schemes
Many employers operate matching  schemes whereby the company will match fundraising income generated by employees on behalf of a charity. Ask your employer if they offer this opportunity or if they would be willing to help you with a matching  scheme.
Support from the private sector is invaluable to Scottish Sports Aid. By fundraising you are able to help us continue to support Scotland s emerging sporting talent.

Fundraising ideas
Any help you can give is really appreciated. Whether you think up a fundraising idea of your own or use one of the ideas listed below, we would love to hear from you about how you raised your sponsorship. This will allow us to include it here on our website.

Some fundraising ideas:-

Internet auctions
Why don t you auction items you no longer want on internet sites such as Ebay or QXL. A quick, easy, and fun way to raise money for charity !

Raffles
Ask local businesses to donate items and hold a raffle. Many people are only too happy to buy tickets in support of a charity.

Aerobic Marathons
Organise a mass aerobics session either in a local club or school, church, or community centre. Participants can be sponsored or can be charged an entry fee.

Cycle ride
Work out a safe and scenic route and ask all participants to raise Sponsorship monies. Ask us to provide sponsorship forms !

Book fair
Collect unwanted books from friends etc and hold a book sale at your club/school/work

Car washing
Designate a day when, for a fee, all and sundry can have their car washed.

Cheese and Wine evening
If possible get local suppliers to provide some cheese and wine. Sell tickets in advance and include a raffle on the night!

Concert
Ask a local band to play a concert and donate some of the ticket money raised.

Football/Rugby/Cricket match
Organise a local challenge match to raise funs through entrance Fee, raffle, first goal, beat the keeper competition etc.

Horse Racing Evening
Organise an indoor event where you hire horse race films and sell bets  on each horse. You can sell the races to local companies and the horses to participants. This is a real fun evening !

Karaoke night
Sell tickets for an evening of awful singing at a local pub etc. Charge people a donation  of say ?2 to sing !

Quiz/Trivia evening
Charge an entry fee for individuals or teams to take part.

Share a supper
Hold a dinner party for friends and family using a recipe and charge your guests the price of a meal out. For a free recipe book and registration pack visit : www.beasportappeal.co.uk

Snooker/Pool tournament
Charge an entry fee for a knockout tournament and pay the winner 35% of the entry fees raised, the runner up 15% with the remaining 50% and raffle income to Scottish sports Aid.

Sponsored swim/walk/run etc
Organise one of these and get the participants to raise money through personal sponsorship.

Theme night disco
Everyone must dress up according to the theme for the night, ie, Toga, Star Wars, Sporting hero, etc. Charge an entry fee, hold raffle etc, and give a prize to the best kitted out person.

Click here to download the sponsorship form


Charity registered in Scotland: SC 000468