Let this Christmas be the start of life beyond homelessness.
Fundraising for our Christmas appeal is a brilliant way to bring friends, loved ones and people within your community together. Whether you decide to organise a Christmas jumper day in the office or a bake sale in your local community - your fundraising will help people facing homelessness this Christmas.
We’ve got plenty of Christmas fundraising ideas to get your started with your planning and loads of resources to support you in whatever you do.
We know that a life beyond homelessness is possible.
Organise a bucket collection at your local train station, carol concert or a Christmas fayre in your local area and make the most of the inevitable festive cheer.
We have put together a 5 step guide for organising a collection.
Hosting a bake sale is a fun and easy Christmas fundraising idea for all ages. Whether you set up a stall at a school event, sell your baked goods to neighbours or organise a bake sale at work, you'll get the chance to engage with your community, raise funds to support people experiencing homelessness and indulge in some tasty treats along the way.
Did you know you could raise donations while you tick off your Christmas shopping list?
Check out the Crisis online shop to get some great gifts. We've got a fantastic selection of Christmas gifts, homeware and pre-loved fashion.
Do your Christmas shopping with one of Give as you Live's online retail partners and choose Crisis as your charity of choice. Simply download the Give as you Live app or download their browser plug-in to raise donations when you shop.
Christmas fundraising at your office is a great way to get into the festive spirit and bring people together.
A Christmas quiz is a fun and inclusive way to get your colleagues together. Get team members to organise different quiz rounds about different topics or personalised to your office, such as guess the baby photo.
A raffle is a great way to boost your fundraising alongside another event like a quiz or coffee morning. We'd recommend reading this advice on holding a raffle from the Fundraising Regulator.
Ask colleagues to wear a Christmas jumper in return for a donation. You could even organise prizes for the best (or worst!) jumper.
And our Christmas charity ideas for businesses don't stop there, you could find out how to get your team involved in payroll giving during the festive season or why not have a chat with our Corporate Partnerships team to discover more ways to get involved?
The Christmas holidays are the ideal time to gather your friends together online and set up a live stream for Crisis via Tiltify.
And if a shiny, new games console or that must-have game is top of your Christmas list, a charity gaming marathon is the perfect excuse to try out your new kit.
Find out more about fundraising through gaming.
It's time to get crafty! Make decorations for the tree, cards or gifts for your loved ones. Crafting is a great way to get creative, relax and fun for all ages.
What’s your favourite Christmas movie? From Love Actually to The Holiday, Die Hard to Home Alone, get the popcorn ready and settle in for a Christmas movie marathon. Ask friends and family to sponsor your efforts and nominate their favourite (or least favourite) Christmas films.
Kick start your Christmas day with an invigorating dip. Join one of our Icebreaker challenge events or do your own challenge wherever you are.
Lace up your trainers and get out for a boxing day run. Find an organised event near you or try a new route of your own making. The perfect excuse to get out and about if you’ve over-indulged during the festive period.
After Christmas, you can continue to raise vital funds to support our work into 2024.
The new year is the perfect time for a fresh start. Crisis has places in loads of events in 2024. Take a look on Run For Charity to find a race that suits you and grab a place to help end homelessness.
What resolutions are you making? Dry January and Veganuary are great initiatives to try something new and kick off the new year in a healthy way.
If you got some gifts that aren’t quite right, why not consider selling them and donating a percentage to Crisis? Your unwanted gift could be just what someone else has always wanted!
This Christmas, thousands of people facing homelessness will need support.
Crisis works at Christmas and all year round to support people across Britain to rebuild their lives away from homelessness.
However you choose to get involved this festive season, you will be helping Crisis to support of 7,000 people experiencing homelessness this Christmas.
Tell us about your fundraising
Ready to fundraise? Create your own Christmas fundraising page on JustGiving.
If you've completed your fundraising, you can pay in your donation by clicking the button below. Please let us know how you raised the money so we can thank you properly!
