Fundraise

By raising funds to support our work, you can have a positive influence on the lives of young people facing considerable barriers in life. And you can develop your own personal skills at the same time.

Raising money for The Trust:

  • motivates and inspires others
  • fosters a team spirit and shared sense of achievement
  • encourages active involvement in the community
  • creates new challenges and chances to achieve goals

You can fundraise on your own, in a team or at work with colleagues. We have a dedicated fundraising team who will be happy to provide you with all the help, support and materials you need to make your fundraising event a success.

Top tips for fundraising

Start with the perfect guide: our Fundraising Pack has valuable tips, great ideas, points to consider and more. Click here to download your copy

One-off fundraising events

  • Brainstorm ideas with friends or work colleagues and consider the costs, time and resources available.
  • Call The Prince's Trust Fundraising Team for fundraising ideas, help and support
  • Check out what other events are taking place in your area, so you don't face unnecessary competition.
  • Send a press release to your local media to publicise the event or to promote it's success.
  • Spread the word about what you are doing and attract as many people as possible to take part
  • Get feedback on what worked, what didn't and what can be learned for next time.
  • Ensure that all the money due in has been received and banked as soon as possible.
  • Send letters of thanks to all those who helped.

Fundraising campaigns

  • Choose one person to be the Fundraising Champion in your organisation. Their role is to co-ordinate all activities and be both your internal and external point of contact.
  • Arrange regular meetings for all those involved and delegate responsibilities, i.e. publicity, selling tickets etc
  • Designate a certain day each month or a week in the year to run fundraising events
  • Add a fundraising element to an existing activity, for example a regular social event or internal team meeting.
  • Use your business contacts to your advantage for raffle and auction prizes.
  • Communicate what you are doing to the rest of the company. Put posters on your staff noticeboard or write an article for your in-house magazine to keep people involved and informed.
  • Ask your employer to match pound-for-pound what you raise.

We can help you get started

Our Corporate Fundraising Team has the expertise and tools to support your staff as they make plans to support our work. For more information, email getinvolved@princes-trust.org.uk