Planning checklist
A simple framework to help you shape your event, set a fundraising target and cover the basics.
Free fundraising resource
Free Sponsored Event Toolkit
A practical guide to help schools, PTAs, charities and community groups plan, promote and run successful sponsored events.
Whether you’re organising a sponsored run, walk, readathon or community challenge, this toolkit will help you get started with more confidence and less guesswork.
21% of people in the UK sponsored someone for charity in 2024 (Charities Aid Foundation UK Giving Report)
- Step-by-step planning guide
- 20 sponsored event ideas
- Free editable sponsorship form and poster templates
- Practical tips on collecting sponsorship and promoting your event
Download the toolkit and get a clear, practical starting point for your next sponsored fundraiser.
What’s inside the toolkit
The Sponsored Event Toolkit is designed to be practical, not overwhelming, so you can move from idea to action quickly.
Sponsorship guidance
Clear advice on collecting sponsorship through online donations, cash sponsorship or a hybrid approach.
Promotion tips
Practical ideas for sharing your event through email, newsletters, WhatsApp, posters and community channels.
After-the-event guidance
Simple next steps to help you collect remaining sponsorship, thank supporters and share your results.
20 event ideas
Inspiration for schools, PTAs, community groups, sports clubs and workplaces.
Free editable templates
Includes a sponsorship form and event poster you can customise for your organisation.
Who it’s for
This toolkit has been developed for organisers who want practical help running a sponsored fundraiser without making things more complicated than they need to be.
- PTAs and school fundraising groups
- Schools planning fun runs, readathons or challenge events
- Charities and CICs
- Community organisations and local groups
- Volunteer fundraisers planning a sponsored challenge
Free templates included
The toolkit also includes access to free editable templates you can customise for your own event. Templates are designed to be quick to adapt in Canva for your organisation, event and fundraising goal.
Sponsorship form template
A practical form combining online sponsorship and cash donations, helping participants track progress clearly.
Sponsored event poster template
A clear, school-friendly poster template with space for your event details, fundraising goal and donation call to action.
About Fundraisy
Fundraisy helps volunteer-led groups raise more with less admin. Run sponsored fundraisers, collect donations online, share updates with supporters and manage Gift Aid, all in one simple platform.
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