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Sign upEvery Christmas, Crisis provides warmth, companionship and vital services to people facing homelessness at one of the toughest times of the year. We help with everything from health and wellbeing to hairdressing and support finding a place to stay.
Your fundraising can give someone the safety, support and belief to build a life beyond homelessness. Thank you.
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Below are some exciting ways to get you started with your Christmas fundraiser for Crisis.
Can't fundraise this year but still want to help? Donate to our Crisis at Christmas appeal instead. Every penny counts.
How-to: Pick a date, spread the word and ask colleagues to wear their best (or worst!) festive knitwear. Set up a JustGiving page that everyone can donate to, and share the link in email signatures to collect even more.
Resources: Use our editable poster to spread the word.
Suggested donation: £2 from every woolly-wearer.
How-to: Challenge everyone in the office to whip up some tasty treats and share them over a cuppa. Take it a step further and encourage people to share their favourite recipes. Remember to label ingredients and allergens.
Resources: Use our bake sale flags and bunting to decorate.
Suggested donation: £2 for smaller items, or £5+ for whole cakes/bakes.
How-to: Bring people together for a lunchtime or post-work quiz. Ask people to donate to enter a team. Local businesses can provide prizes or ask your employer if they'll reward the winning team with a Friday afternoon off!
Resources: Use our quiz master sheet and answer sheets.
Suggested donation: £10 per team. Boost your fundraising with a raffle on the night.
How-to: Invite people to show off their crafting skills and donate a portion of their sales to Crisis. Boost your fundraising by selling teas, coffees and cakes as people browse.
Suggested donation: Let everyone set their prices for their crafts, but charge £2 entry and for refreshments to boost your total.
How-to: Bring people together for an evening of crafting. Think bauble decorating, wreath making or pottery painting. People can donate to take part and even sell what they create.
Suggested donation: Ask people to donate £10 to attend - remind them that they'll leave with beautiful handmade crafts.
How-to: Use our colouring in activities and resources for children to start a conversation about the importance of home, and how we can all help to support others. You might even spot a familiar Mr Men or Little Miss!
Resources: Create and colour Christmas cards or try our 'What does home mean to you?' activity.
How-to: Print our Building Homes activity and colour or decorate to create your dream home. Carefully cut and fold along the dotted lines. Display as an ornament, add string to create a Christmas tree bauble, or string together as bunting.
Resources: Download and print the Building Homes activity.
How-to: Agree a date for an end-of-term festive fancy-dress day. Encourage everyone to get involved, including teachers, and see who can sport the most Christmassy costume - the more tinsel the better!
Suggested donation: Encourage a £2 donation from everyone taking part.
How-to: Collect donations at a service to give someone warmth, companionship and a safe place to stay. Learn more about Crisis' work and share information about how we support people experiencing homelessness at Christmas and all year.
Resources: Learn more about Crisis at Christmas and share our impact poster to show the difference you'll make.
How-to: Pick a location - your town's high road, train station or shopping centre. Bring together your best singers and spread Christmas cheer with an evening of carols. Collect donations from friends, family and the public.
Resources: Spread the word with our poster and check our collections guidance to start planning.
How-to: Bring people together for a coffee morning to raise money for Crisis. Pick a location - your religious group, school, sports club or local hall. Invite your community to come along for tea, cake and conversation.
Suggested donation: Ask people to donate the price of a coffee or sweet treat, knowing it goes to a good cause!
How-to: Set yourself a challenge linked to the 12 days of Christmas. You could aim to reach 12,000 steps a day, swim 12 lengths every day in December, or hold a 12-hour cycle relay. Ask people to sponsor you to celebrate every day you complete the challenge.
Resources: Let people know about your challenge across social media using our shareable assets.
How-to: Wake up to December 25th with a spring in your step. Invite people in your community to meet for a morning walk, run or cycle and embrace the fresh air before your Christmas dinner. It's also a lovely way to connect with people who might be alone on Christmas day.
Resources: Spread the word about your plans using our poster template.
How-to: It's the 15th year of Crisis Icebreaker! Join an event at an iconic London Lido, or do it your own way! Whether you're braving an icy bath at home, lining up a wild winter dip with friends, or joining our inflatable race, you can make a difference this Winter.
How-to: Host a present swap for any gifts that might find a better home elsewhere. If anything is left over, bring them down to one of our charity shops to be sold. And if there's a popular present, ask people to donate their best bids to get it!
Suggested donation: Ask people to donate £5 to take part. They'll leave with a lovely new present and the knowledge that they're supporting Crisis.
How-to: Pick a new year's resolution to commit to and take your fundraising challenge into 2027. Whether you're taking on Dry January, trying out a new hobby or committing to a fitness goal, ask people to support and donate.
Suggested donation: Ask people to donate throughout your resolution e.g. £1 on day 1, £2 on day 2. See how far you can go!
How-to: We have places in runs, walks and treks across the UK. Join Team Crisis and take on a challenge to kick start the new year. We'll be there to support you to reach your fundraising goals and cheer you on all the way. Go Team Crisis!
We love seeing all the creative things our fundraisers do. Our ideas above are just some of the ways you can support Crisis this Christmas, but there’s no limit to what you can do. We can’t wait to see what you get up to!
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