Your own fundraising
Fundraising resources to help you raise money for Cobalt
A one stop shop for fundraising resources to help you raise money for Cobalt and manage your own events.
Walking
Organise your own walk and raise money for Cobalt at the same time
You can arrange your walk wherever and whenever suits you. It's an easy way to fundraise for Cobalt and we will be happy to send you a Supporters Pack, which includes sponsorship forms and all you need to promote your event.
‘Walking is a fantastic way to keep active and maintain a healthy heart as it is fun, flexible and free.’ – Sue White, Cancer Prevention Team
Challenge yourself
Take part in one of our events, an organised event or organise your own event. Whether it's walking, running, swimming or cycling we'll give you the support you need.
Click here for details of available challenge events.
Fundraising ideas
Ways to raise money for Cobalt
If you’re stuck for ideas of what to do to raise money, then take a look at our list of fundraising ideas below. These are just a few examples of things you can do, but we’re always looking for new, unique ideas.
Give us a call on 01242 535922 and tell us what you’re up to – we’re always happy to help where we can!
We have put together a fun guide with lots of inspirational ideas for fundraising activities or events you can run. Raise money for a vital cause whilst having fun! Over the years fundraising activities have included making coffee for donations; wearing blue for Cobalt days and involvement in our challenge events.
Brew and bake
Get together with friends and set up a bake sale together. Whether it's at work or a local venue, you can't go wrong with tea and cake! Tickets to an afternoon event are always popular and you can do extra fundraising at the event by having an auction.
Football and netball tournament
A great fundraiser as a match between friends, or for something bigger ask everyone to enter teams into a tournament. Raise funds by charging a player fee.
Manicure and makeover
Host a pamper party and swap skills to give each other makeovers and manicures.
Treasure hunt
As big or as simple as you like, this could be a race in groups across locations or something as simple as a grid map where you sell of the squares to give people a chance of choosing the winning coordinates.
Challenge yourself
Make a change and get sponsored – whether it is giving up cake for a month or running to the Devil’s Chimney and back, challenge activities are a great way to raise money for Cobalt.
Games night
Host an evening of games and challenges. Add a bit of extra fundraising into the night by giving penalty fines for being late or talking about work!
Quiz night
An easy one to host, whether it's in a pub, church hall or at home. For an evening of relaxed entertainment, ask groups for an entry fee and find your quiz questions online.
Walk
Gather a group of friends and pick your route, you'll be keeping fit and raising money for vital research at the same time.
Dress blue for Cobalt
Get yourself sponsored – how many days can you go wearing blue for Cobalt or can you encourage your company or school to go Blue for Cobalt?
Karaoke
Always a classic. This is for friends who don't mind being a bit silly in front of each other for a night that's guaranteed to be fun.
Raffle
Ask around locally to drum up some donated prizes and sell off your tickets to friends, family and colleagues alike.
Zumbathon
If you're feeling energetic and want a physical challenge that lots of people can take part in, then this is a great way to raise sponsorship together.
Events calendar
Coln Choir Charity Concert – Friday 2nd November 2018
Coln Choir Charity Concert in aid of The Royal British Legion and Cobalt ‘The Eleventh Hour’ …
Cobalt Open Evening – Thursday 22nd November 2018
Join us for refreshments, Linton House at 18.00 to find out more about our work with Chief …