Top fundraising tips

Want to raise money for vital research into skin disease and skin cancer, but a sporting event doesn’t appeal to you? Don’t worry! Our wonderful supporters do all sorts of activities on our behalf, from cake sales, quiz nights, and open gardens. 

The list of activities you could arrange in aid of the British Skin Foundation is quite literally endless.  

If you have an idea you’d like to make a reality, we can help. Below are some tips for putting your plans into action.

1.) Decide what you want to do

Choose an activity that will interest you, to make your event a success and encourage others to help you; you will need oodles of enthusiasm. 

2.) Things to consider

Once you have your activity, consider things like where you will carry out your activity, who will take part and when you’re going to do it. Also, put a budget in place and set yourself a fundraising target. Once you have these in mind, you can start putting your plan into action!

3.) Create a fundraising page

Make your bespoke fundraising page. People can sponsor you easily and securely and you can share progress updates, photos, and videos.

4.) Get in touch

We’ll support you as best we can, and we’re on hand to provide you with advice. If you need any guidance or you just want to tell us about your great event, contact our events team on events@britishskinfoundation.org.uk or 020 7391 6088.

5.) Order your materials

If you need any BSF promotional materials, i.e. balloons, collection boxes, and stickers for your event, drop us an email giving details about your event, when it's taking place and the best address to send materials to. 

6.) Spread the word

Making people aware of your event is key to making it a success. If you are on social media, get posting event information, updates, pictures, in fact, anything appropriate to promoting your activity. 

We love to see what you are doing and hear about your progress, so follow us on Facebook and Instagram and tag us in your posts using the hashtag #GoTeamBSF.  

If you are not on social media, you can still let people know what you're doing through:

• Email (including on your email signature)
• Workplace intranet
• Posters displayed in your workplace/gym/community centre/library, etc. 
• Handwritten invitations. 

7.) Have fun!

Whatever you decide to do for us, make sure you have a great time.