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Social fundraising ideas for Macmillan

If it's safe to do so, get your mates, family or colleagues together for a fun social event. Fundraise with a glam ball, DIY music festival, scavenger hunt, or craft day.
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  • A close up image of a table with cutlery, plates and glassware ready for an event. There is an event booklet on the table that reads 'The holly ball with candlelight'.
    Organise a ball or gala
    Raise money for Macmillan in style and get together for a glitzy charity ball or gala.
  • A woman stood in a kitchen wearing an apron. She is holding a pan in one hand and stirring the contents of the pan with a wooden spoon. The woman is looking at the camera and smiling.
    Host a dinner party
    Host a charity dinner party for Macmillan. Bring friends together for an evening of tasty food, fun and fundraising.
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    Organise a festival or concert
    Organise a charity festival or concert to bring like-minded people together for a night of music.
  • A woman with short hair is sitting on a sofa and knitting with green yarn. She is wearing a bright orange and white polka dot shirt.
    Charity crafting for Macmillan
    Put your creativity to good use and make, paint, stir, or sew for Macmillan by fundraising through homemade crafts.
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    The Great Scavenger Hunt
    The Great Scavenger Hunt is a brilliant way to have some fun and support Macmillan.

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Fiona

Fiona has turned her hand to all sorts of fundraising for Macmillan. She has brought her local community together by organising bacon butty breakfasts, takeaway nights, and a yoga and well-being retreat.
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