Fundraising tips

We are sure your coffee morning will be a big success. We have put together a few extra fundraising tips to help you raise as much money as possible for disadvantaged children.

Advertise. Our invitations and posters will help you to promote you coffee morning. With our Write your own press release guide why not contact your local newspaper or website for extra advertising for your event?

Ask for donations. Think about how you are going to collect donations. Many people have found that leaving a basket for people to throw in a donation actually raises more money than asking a set amount per coffee or cake.

Alternatives to coffee. Some guests may not like coffee, so why not serve a variety of drinks - tea, juice or maybe even tasty smoothies if it's warm outside.

Raffles and auctions. You could ask local businesses to donate prizes, then sell tickets before or during your event. A lively auction could be the focal point of your coffee morning.

Entertainment. A quiz, a game of bingo, 'guess the weight of the cake' or 'guess the number of coffee beans in a jar' are a few of our suggestions. We would love to hear if you have other ideas to share.

Selling things. A simple bric-a-brac stall is a great way to raise extra funds - people are always on the look out for a bargain! Or maybe you could get creative and make some items to sell - baked cakes, homemade jam or knitted items are just some examples.