Office fundraising ideas

Whether you’re organising an office sports day or selling baked goods, fundraising events are an excellent way to have fun, boost your team’s morale, and support our canal and river network.

Discover our office fundraising ideas for charity.

20 fundraising ideas for the office

Get your team together and organise one of our fun office fundraising ideas.

1. Office raffle

Whether you’re raffling off an extra day holiday or a nice meal out, this is a good way to get everyone involved in giving to charity.

2. Office bake

Run a 'Great Office Bake Off' to ramp up the competition between the top bakers. Combine it with a bake sale so everyone can try a taste of the goods with a donation to charity.

3. Fancy dress

Ask your team to donate on World Book Day (or any day!) to dress up as their favourite character. Alternatively, introduce ‘dress down Fridays’ and encourage everyone to give £1.

4. Office quiz

An easy one to do virtually or in person, an office quiz is a good way to combine a team social with a charity fundraiser.

5. Office football match

Pitch your team against the others to show off your skills.

6. Company car wash

Roll your sleeves up and head to the car park. Ask everyone to donate for a sparkling clean car by the end of the work day.

7. Office lunch

Host a potluck lunch where everyone contributes a dish and take donations at the table.

8. Bingo

Organise a bingo night and split the entry fee between the winner and the charity.

9. Sponsored swim

Swimming is great for mental and physical health. Set your team a swimming challenge, gather sponsorship, and head to your local pool.

10. Abseil

Conquer any fear of heights and abseil for charity.

11. Office jargon jar

Every office is guilty of using the odd corporate buzzword. Put a pound in the jar for every “circle back”, “touch base” or “take this offline”.

12. Sponsored silence

It might not be the most productive day for meetings, but a sponsored silence can raise money for charity.

13. Book sale

If you’ve got a few paperbacks that you’ve already read, bring them to work to sell to a new home, while donating any proceeds to charity.

14. Mini marathon

How far can you run? Can you set yourself a yoga-thon challenge? Whatever your strengths, see how far you can push yourself.

15. A golf day

A great way to get out of the office and get some fresh air.

16. Sweepstake

Whether a World Cup is coming up or everyone's favourite reality show starts, organise a sweepstake to make it more interesting.

17. Job swap

Can your boss manage reception for the day? Can you handle being in the IT team? Swap jobs (or shadow each other) for a morning to get a taste of what everyone else does.

18. Office Olympics

Go for gold with an office Olympics.

19. Networking party

Invite your clients and customers to a 'lunch and learn' or a networking party while raising money for charity.

20. Office bike ride

Encourage everyone to cycle to work. See how many miles everyone can rack up in one week. Whatever the challenge, cycling is an excellent way to improve physical and mental health.

Volunteering on our canals & rivers

Canals need many hands to look after them. By volunteering with us or fundraising at work, you can really make a difference.

We care for a 2,000-mile network of stunning canals and navigable rivers that connect many of the UK's urban and rural areas. Our network provides essential spaces for wildlife and people, helping us all feel happier and healthier.