Want to Host a Fundraiser? We Need Your Talents!
Do you have a special talent you’d love to share while supporting a great cause?
We’re looking for passionate individuals – musicians, comedians, artists, bakers, gamers, influencers, and anyone with a unique skill – to host fundraising events. Even if your talent is simply being a kind and generous person, we welcome your enthusiasm!
We’ll provide the support you need to make your event a success. Reach out and let’s create something amazing together!
Sandra’s story
Sandra, 17, has always had a fascination for everything that sparks. Although all the welders she used to watch as a child were men, she knew, if given the opportunity, she would do an excellent job. But opportunities were scarce and Sandra was forced to dig for money on different plantations. She all but lost hope for the future.
That was until she joined an internship project which paired her with local welders. Now, Sandra creates her own sparks. She has felt a change in herself which she never expected, she told us. Life will not be the same going forward.
One person can do amazing things
Last April, Marcus and Kirsty, two passionate supporters, hosted a simple yet powerful fundraising event, raising: £953 just one afternoon!
What made their event stand out?
- A Simple Idea, Big Impact: They organised an afternoon raffle, with our CEO—who is also a cool hot air balloon pilot—donating a flight for two as a prize, which added excitement and appeal to the event.
- Generosity in Action: Friends, family, and local supporters eagerly participated, and the atmosphere was filled with energy and goodwill.
- Perfect Timing: They timed the event with the Green Match Fund, which meant every pound they raised was doubled! Their £953 quickly turned into nearly £1,906, doubling the impact of their efforts.
This success story shows how anyone can make a big difference. It’s all about being creative, inviting the community to get involved, and having fun.
Also few years ago, our supporter Marcia offered to help organise a Bikram Yoga challenge at her local Bikram Yoga club in Canary Wharf. After 6 back to back Bikram Yoga classes, the Challengers raised over £6,000! And they are planning to do it again.
Could your club, business or network do something similar? Every pound you raise will go towards helping people like Sandra follow their childhood fascinations instead of having their potential defined and delimited by poverty.
Put on a fundraising event!
When you organise an event to raise funds for us, your efforts transform lives
For every £50 raised we can help someone to transform their future. It could support a young mother to gain skills through an apprenticeship with a local artisan. Or it could provide a family with climate-resilient seeds so they can grow more and better crops.
Your support will change lives, giving people choice and control over their futures.
Give to Action on Poverty while you shop (for free!)
Easy fundraising
Easyfundraising is a brilliant way to raise money for Action on Poverty.
Did you know that whenever you buy anything online – from your weekly shop to your annual holiday – you could be raising free donations for APT Action on Poverty with easyfundraising?
There are over 4,000 shops and sites on board ready to make a donation – including eBay, Argos, John Lewis, ASOS, Booking.com and M&S – and it won’t cost you a penny extra to help us raise funds.