Find inspiration

There are many ways that you, your friends, family, communities and colleagues can come together to make time count for people affected by MND.

Check out our A-Z of ideas and download a copy of our fundraising guide to help with your fundraising goals.

Looking for a place to start? Our A–Z of fundraising ideas is packed with inspiration to suit every personality, passion, and level of ambition. From active challenges to creative events, there’s something here for everyone. Whether you go big or keep it simple, each idea is a chance to make a meaningful difference — so pick your letter and get started!

A is for Afternoon Tea

Host a classic afternoon tea with sandwiches and cakes to raise funds over a cuppa.

B is for Bungee Jump

Take the leap and get sponsored for a thrill-seeking challenge.

C is for Charity Car Wash

Gather a team and scrub cars clean for donations.

D is for Duck Race

Race rubber ducks and see whose floats to victory.

E is for Endurance Challenge

Push your limits with a sponsored physical challenge.

F is for Football Tournament

Organise a friendly competition and charge teams to enter.

G is for Give Something Up

Ditch a favourite habit and donate the savings.

H is for Home Fitness Challenge

Set a fitness goal and get sponsored to achieve it.

I is for Ice Bucket Challenge

Brave the cold and raise money with a splash.

J is for Jumble Sale

Sell pre-loved items and turn clutter into cash.

K is for Karaoke

Sing your heart out at a fun, donation-based event.

L is for Ladies Night / Lunch

Bring people together for food, fun, and fundraising.

M is for Matched Giving

Double donations through employer or sponsor matching.

N is for No Shave November

Grow it out and raise funds throughout the month.

O is for Office Olympics

Turn the workplace into a fun-filled mini games event.

P is for Payroll Giving

Donate regularly and tax-efficiently through your salary.

Q is for Quiz Night

Test your knowledge and compete for a good cause.

R is for Raffle

Offer great prizes and raise funds through ticket sales.

S is for Skydive

Take fundraising to new heights with a sponsored jump.

T is for Tough Mudder

Get muddy and tackle obstacles alone or with a team.

U is for Ultimate Sports Day

Host a day of classic games and friendly competition.

V is for Variety Show

Showcase talents and entertain for an evening of fundraising.

W is for Walkathon / Sponsored Walk

Step out for a cause and raise money with every mile.

X is for Xmas Jumper Day

Wear your festive knit and donate to take part.

Y is for YouTube Gaming Live Stream Challenge

Stream, game, and engage your audience to drive donations.

Z is for Zipslide

Zoom across a zipline and fundraise for the thrill.

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Download our fundraising guide

Download our guide for more fundraising ideas, as well as hints and tips on how to make your event as successful as possible. 

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If you’ve got a fab fundraising idea, or you’d just like to ask us some questions about your fundraising, we’d love to hear from you. Simply get in touch and we’d be happy to talk it through with you. Give us a ring on 0141 332 3903 and ask to speak to the Fundraising team. Alternatively, get in touch directly using the button below.

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We are appealing to the next Scottish Government to legislate and recognise the urgent statutory rights and needs of those with terminal illnesses like MND.