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Events & Fundraising
Make a difference in your community by supporting YMCA North Tyneside
There are lots of ways you can get involved in raising funds for YMCA projects to help us support young people across North Tyneside. You could sign up for our sponsored events below or organise your own fundraising event.
We’ve put together this super simple list of A-Z fundraising ideas to get you started!
A: Alcohol-free
Swap pints for pounds by going sober for a night, a week or a month.
B: Be brave
Face your fears, rake in the sponsorships and do something brave for charity.
C: Coffee morning
Gather your friends and colleagues for a morning of coffee and cake.
D: Donate your birthday
Instead of pressies, ask for donations towards YMCA for your birthday.
E: eBay your stuff
In need of a clear out? Sell unwanted stuff online and donate profits to YMCA.
F: Festivals
Love music festivals? Host your own and ask attendees for a small donation.
G: Give up a luxury
Give up sweet treats, takeaway or a night out and donate the money saved.
H: Helping hand
Offer to help a friend or family member out in return for a donation to YMCA.
I: Indoor games
Have a Nintendo Switch, XBox or PlayStation? Host a games tournament.
J: JustGiving
Already have a fundraising idea? Head to JustGiving and create an account.
K: Karaoke night
Get your friends around and test those vocals – apologies to the neighbours!
L: Learn a new skill
Get sponsored to learn the skill you’ve always promised to master.
M: Movie night
Host a movie night for your friends, provide the popcorn and charge for it.
N: Name the bear
Make a list of 100 names and charge £1 to pick a name. Winner gets the bear!
O: Old skool games
Host a retro games night. Suggest a donation to play – no Monopoly money!
P: Pimms O’Clock
Test your mixology skills and host a cocktail night in return for donations.
Q: Quids in
Get your school or club to cover the length of a sports hall using £1 coins.
R: Retail therapy
Sacrifice 3 luxury items from your weekly shop and donate the money saved.
S: Social media
Social media is an excellent way to spread the word about your fundraising.
T: Triathalon
Why choose between cycling, swimming and running when you can do all three?
U: Ugly jumpers
Ask your pupils or colleagues to don their most tragic jumpers and to bring in £1.
W: Wine and cheese night
Hosting a wine and cheese evening is so easy and a cracker way to raise cash!
X: Xmas pressies
Instead of a monetary donation, collect Christmas gifts for our young people.
Y: Your event
None of the above tickle your fancy? Raise money your way with your own event.
Z: Zumbathon
Encourage your Zumba group to take part. Bust a move and donations will pile in!
We’ve put together this fun guide of ideas to start the kids’ fundraising journeys!
Christmas Jumper Day
Dig out your old festive gear, be it a jumper, cardigan or just christmas-coloured clothing and donate £1.
Walk to School
Challenge yourself to walk to school every day, and ask for a sponsorship from friends and family.
Host a Jumble Sale
If your household is having a clear out, gather your unwanted toys, books and clothes and have a table top sale.
Talent Showcase
Give fellow pupils and teachers a chance to show off their skills, and raise money by selling tickets to the show.
Pamper Day
Grab some facemasks, cucumber slices and nail varnish, invite your friends around and charge a suggested donation for the experience.
Host a Themed Bake Sale
Whether it’s Harry Potter or Pokemon, themed bake sales always go down a treat. Ask your friends and family to help bake too!
Art Fair
Gather donated art pieces and crafty creations from your pals and host an art fair selling your wares to interested parties.
Do Gooder
Cut the grass, wash the car or walk the dog. Offer to help a friend or family member out in return for a donation to YMCA.
Swap Donations for Presents
Ask relatives and friends to donate to YMCA North Tyneside instead of buying presents for birthdays, Easter or Christmas.
Ready to create something amazing?
Do you have a fantastic fundraising idea, want to host an event to benefit the YMCA, or are you interested in corporate sponsorship opportunities?
We are always excited to hear from individuals and organisations keen to support our vital work in North Tyneside.
Every event and donation helps us continue providing safe, supportive, and inspiring programmes for young people in our community.
Your enthusiasm is our fuel!
Get in Touch with Our Fundraising Team
For all inquiries regarding planning events, sponsorship, donations, or partnerships, please reach out to our Fundraising Coordinator directly:
📧 Email Us: events@ymcanorthtyneside.org
📞 Call Us: 0191 257 5131
📍 Visit Us: At YMCA North Tyneside, Church Way, North Shields, NE29 0AB