World AIDS Day fundraising ideas

Whether you already have a fundraising idea or you're looking for inspiration, we're here to help you make it happen — and make it a success.

Every penny and pound you raise helps us move closer to ending new cases of HIV in the UK by 2030.

Once you've decided on your fundraiser, tell us your plans and we'll be in touch with tips, resources, and support to guide you every step of the way.

• Red Ribbon Bake Sale - Sell red-themed treats with info cards about HIV/AIDS. Great for schools, offices, or community centers.
• Workplace Dress Red Day - Encourage colleagues to wear red and donate. Offer prizes for best outfit or most creative red accessory.
• Online Fundraiser with Matching Donations - Use platforms like JustGiving or GoFundMe and ask a local business to match donations up to a certain amount.
• Social Media Challenge - Create a hashtag challenge encouraging people to share why they support World AIDS Day and donate.
• Red ribbons - Order red ribbons for your workplace.
• Set up a JustGiving page - setting up a JustGiving fundraising page is quick and easy and all donations will come directly to us at Terrence Higgins Trust. 

• Red-Themed Dinner Party - Host a potluck or dinner where everyone wears red and donates to attend.
• Group Walk or Cycle Challenge - Set a distance goal and get sponsored to complete it together. Wear red and share updates on social media.
• Brave a shave - Grab your clippers and take on our Big Shave Off to raise vital funds to support people impacted by HIV.
• Set up a JustGiving page - setting up a JustGiving fundraising page is quick and easy and all donations will come directly to us at Terrence Higgins Trust.
• Create a Facebook fundraiser and make a difference. It’s quick and easy:
  • Go to Terrence Higgins Trust on Facebook.
  • Select ‘Fundraisers’ at the top of the page.
  • Choose ‘Raise Money’.
  • Personalise your fundraiser with a photo and why you’ve chosen to support us.
  • Click 'Create'.

• Non-uniform or Wear it Red day Ask everyone to make a small donation and wear their own clothes, or even better as much red clothing as they can.
• Be the host with the most It could be a disco, film screening, fashion show, talent competition or concert. Ask around and see what would be most popular, then get planning!
• Get crafty Host a creative craft session, such as painting, drawing, or sewing. You might be surprised who has a hidden talent.
• Share your skills If you’re an expert in Excel or PowerPoint then be proud! Host tutorials and ask for a donation to come along.
• Sponsored silence It’s a classic fundraising idea and one of the best. Have a quiet day and as an added bonus, it’s a great excuse to not have any meetings.
• Organise a sponsored walk or run If you’re surrounded by fitness lovers then this event is for them! You could hold this during lunchtime and set everyone up for the afternoon.
• Set up a JustGiving page - setting up a JustGiving fundraising page is quick and easy and all donations will come directly to us at Terrence Higgins Trust. 

Let us know your plans and we will be in touch.

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