Bring people together
Fundraising is a lovely way to get friends, family and local groups together – whether that’s over a cuppa or something a bit more creative.
Get Involved
Community Fundraising
From bake sales to quiz nights – get involved and help save lives in your local community
Gather your family, friends and community in support of children and families living with congenital heart disease (CHD). We’re here to help and cheer you on every step of the way!
If you don’t know where to start, simply order a free fundraising pack full of inspiration. Alternatively, you may already have your fundraising idea and just need to let us know what you have planned.
Benefits of Community Fundraising
However you choose to do it, you’re making a difference.
Support someone like you
Congenital heart disease is more common than many people think, so there’s a good chance someone in your community is affected. Your support helps show they’re not alone.
Make a difference close to home
The money you raise goes towards supporting the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit – helping our local hospitals, children, young people and families when they need it most.
Do something good (and enjoy it!)
Community fundraising can be as simple or creative as you like – it’s about doing something positive together for CHSF and feeling good about the difference you’re making!
Ideas
Simple fundraising ideas, shared with others, can go a long way.
Organise a raffle
Gather donated prizes from local businesses or within your community and run a raffle at your club, group or gathering. It’s simple, fun and highly effective.
Plan a Quiz or Bingo Night
Plan an evening of fun and friendly competition at your local hall, pub or community space—perfect for bringing people together.
Host a coffee morning
Bring neighbours, friends or your local group together over tea, coffee and homemade treats to raise funds in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
Bake sale or craft stall
Set up a stall at a local event, school fair or club meeting and sell homemade goodies, crafts or gifts to support CHSF.
More ideas
More simple ideas you can do to raise money for CHSF with the people you already spend time with
- Sweepstakes or “guessing” games (e.g. guess the chocolates in a jar)
- Car wash with friends or a local group
- New Year or Bank Holiday clear-out sale (books, clothes, toys)
- Book, toy or clothes swaps with optional donations
- Garden open day or plant sale
- Penalty shootout / mini challenges at your club or group
- Games night at home (board games, cards, etc.)
- Film night at home or in a community space
- Dog walk meet-up with a small donation to join
- Craft-making session (then sell what you make or donate to take part)
Latest News
Get all the latest news, stories and support from Children’s Heart Surgery Fund
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Chat to us
Hi! We are Lauren & Keely in the Community Fundraising team. We’d love to chat to you about how you could get involved with CHSF!