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Fundraising ideas

By fundraising for IPSEA you're doing an amazing thing to improve the lives of thousands of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) across the whole of England.

Whatever you do, the funds you raise for IPSEA will make a real difference to a child or young person’s life and their family. Click on our ideas below for all of the fundraising inspiration you need to get started, or get in touch with our fundraising team – we’d love to support you.

Quiz night

Quiz night

Make your quiz or trivia night as fun as possible and you’ll not only raise a lot of funds, you’ll be able to make it an annual or even monthly fundraiser event Read more

Published: 29th April, 2018

Updated: 3rd April, 2023

Author: Emma Brock

Sporting activities

Sporting activities

A sports fundraising activity is often a great way to involve your family, friends and colleagues in something you enjoy Read more

Published: 29th April, 2018

Updated: 3rd April, 2023

Author: Emma Brock

Karaoke night

Karaoke night

Organise a karaoke night to bring people together, entertain and raise funds for IPSEA Read more

Published: 29th April, 2018

Updated: 3rd April, 2023

Author: Emma Brock

Coffee morning

Coffee morning

Organising a coffee morning or tea party is a great way to catch up with friends, your community and meet new people Read more

Published: 29th April, 2018

Updated: 3rd April, 2023

Author: Emma Brock

Sales parties

Sales parties

Organise a jumble sale, cake stall or book sale – a great way to meet new people and at the same time raise money to help IPSEA Read more

Published: 29th April, 2018

Updated: 3rd April, 2023

Author: Emma Brock

Bingo

Bingo

A charity bingo night is one of the most effective and fun ways to raise funds, and participants can even win some money of their own Read more

Published: 29th April, 2018

Updated: 3rd April, 2023

Author: Emma Brock

Seasonal activities

Seasonal activities

There are lots of wonderful activities you can do throughout the year – click here for an all-year guide of seasonal fundraising ideas Read more

Published: 29th April, 2018

Updated: 3rd April, 2023

Author: Emma Brock

Auction of promises

Auction of promises

An auction of promises is a fun way to raise money for IPSEA – people can bid on chores they want done in their home, or nominate promises to give up something Read more

Published: 29th April, 2018

Updated: 3rd April, 2023

Author: Emma Brock

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How you can help IPSEA

How you can help IPSEA

Have you found the information on our website helpful today? If so, please consider donating! At IPSEA, we rely on your donations and fundraising efforts to help keep our vital services running. Read more

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Updated: 12th May, 2026

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