There are many reasons why you should enjoy charity fundraising. The thrill of the mountain climb, the feeling of pride as you cross the finish line or rush of adrenaline from extreme sports. Make a difference by raising funds for a cause you are passionate about. Here are some good ideas for 2014 that you can get involved in this year.

1. 10Charity
Fundraising
Opportunities
for 2014
Volunteer for your
Charity this year…

2. Introduction
If you are keen to get ahead of any upcoming
opportunities to raise money for your favourite
charity then look no further. I have done the
work for you and come up with 10 top charity
events to get involved with in 2014.

3. 1. The London Marathon
13th April 2014
Let’s start with one of the most
popular events that attracts
thousands of people every
year, The London Marathon.
The great thing about being
involved in The London
Marathon is that you also get
the overwhelming sense of
achievement and respect from
your friends and family for
completing it.

4. 2. Reading Half Marathon
2nd March 2014
From one marathon to the next, entries
are now open for the Reading Half
Marathon.
The first ever Reading Half Marathon was
organised and run in 1983, when the start
and finish venue was Reading University
at White Knights Park. There were 5000
runners and it was won by a 21 year old
local University student, Mark Curzons in
a time of 67.45.
The Mizuno Reading Half Marathon his a
great opportunity to raise funds for your
chosen charity.

5. 3. Chinese New Year
31st January 2014
The Chinese new year of the snake could be a
great excuse to run a charity carnival in your
street or town. You could also have the
Chinese snake and plenty of street performers
to make it a day to remember.
The official charity partner of Chinese New
Year 2014 is the Chinese Parents Association
– Children with Disabilities, a non-profit group
that provides services and support to children
living with a disability and their families. So,
this could be a chance to support this charity in
particular.

6. 4. Prince Edward’s 50th Birthday
10th March 2014
In march 2014 Prince Edward will be
celebrating his 50th birthday. You could
hold a royal birthday celebration for
him inviting local performers to provide
entertainment for your own gala. Any
excuse for a charity fundraising party!
Money can be raised with tickets and
potentially for a sit down meal or buffet.

7. 5. Early May Bank Holiday
5th May 2014
This is one of the busiest family bank
holidays. With everyone still buzzing from
the chocolate over Easter this would be
the perfect time to organise an event at
your local community centre.
A charity fair, auction or indoor festival
could work well. Arts and crafts are also a
popular choice around this period.

8. 6. London to Paris Bike Ride
Various Dates Throughout the Year
You can join an organised event from
your chosen charity, such as this event
in July with Marie Curie or simply pick
a trip and select your own charity via
this website:
www.londonparisbikeride.co.uk.
What better way to raise money than
experiencing the journey from London
to Paris? A great story to tell for a good
cause.

9. 7. Children in Need
Next year will be the 34th year for this overwhelmingly
successful campaign. Children In Need offers plenty of
support to run your own activity with the opportunity for
follow up coverage on Children in Need if you make a
significant donation.
The charity supports over 2,600 projects that are working
with children who have physical, sensory or mental
disabilities, behavioural or psychological disorders, who
are living in poverty or situations of deprivation, or are
suffering through illness, distress, abuse or neglect.
There are already plenty of activities planned for next
year including Carfest 22-24 August 2014. A festival that
includes music, family activities and of course, cars!

10. 8. Just Walk
10th May 2014
Across the Divide provide unique personal
and group experiences, which includes
this walking event. Back for its 8th
successful year, Just Walk is their flagship
walking event that enables you to raise
money for the charity of your choice.
You can choose a distance to suit your
fitness level and walk the beautiful South
Downs supporting a charity of your choice
along the way.

11. 9. Dog Sledding in the Arctic
30th March 2014
Wow - what an exciting thought! I had to
include this dog sledding experience also
on the Across the Divide website.
You get to be in charge of your own team
of huskies and sled over 200km across
frozen lakes.
With evening stays at the lodges and the
offer of a sauna this sounds like a
fantastic fundraising activity to me. All for
a good cause of course.

12. 10. Zambezi Rafting Challenge
6-13th September 2014
Global Adventure Challenges also
offer “the challenge of a lifetime for a
charity of your choice.”
There are so many of these event
management websites around and
plenty of international activities you
can join. Including rafting, cycling,
sledding, cycling and trekking.
This Zambezi Challenge looks
amazing. Fancy riding the rapids for
a good cause? Here’s your chance!

13. Why Join In?
There are many reasons why people enjoy
charity fundraising. The thrill of the mountain
climb, the feeling of pride as you cross the
finish line or rush of adrenaline from extreme
sports. But, most importantly, they enjoy
making a difference by raising funds for a
cause they are passionate about.

14. Good Luck!
Whatever you decide to do for your charity fundraising next
year, remember to get in early as registration is often way
ahead of the event. You may also need to put down funds
initially so make sure you have the budget to start with.
Another top tip for you is to fully utilise social media as a
means to promote your event. Often charity fundraisers
underestimate the power of online marketing. There are plenty
of tips online and most charities will offer you support with your
promotional activities.
I hope this helped, please do tweet me with any further events
or comments @EdwardPhelan1 #charityfundraising