Hold a cake sale
Bake on your own and donate or get together with others and plan a traditional bake sale! There are so many ways you can have fun and raise
Find out moreFundraise at your school by organising charity events like talent shows, carnivals or sports tournaments, or selling items for charity.
Join our Great Rainbow Bake
Fundraise for Rainbow Trust by baking wonderful creations and asking for donations to help families with a seriously ill child when they need it, now more than ever.
School fundraising ideas
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Non-uniform rainbow day
Turn your assembly and playground into a real life rainbow! It’s really easy – ask the children to donate £1 to wear a colourful top accordi
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Rainbow art competition
Rainbow themed drawing, painting or photography competition. Anyone can be involved and this can be done in classes or within the community.
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Sponsored silence
Fancy a quiet afternoon in the classroom? Challenge your pupils to a sponsored silence.
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Rainbow run (1km colour run)
‘Bring back the colour’ to your school. Walk, jog or run 1km in the brightest coloured t-shirts you can find or go the extra mile with a rai
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School performance and retiring collection
Show off your inner star and put on a talent show or a classic school performance raising funds through ticket sales and a retiring collecti
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Welly walk
Rain and sunshine bring out a rainbow. Why not do a group walk in your wellies and find the pot of gold.
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Virtual run or challenge
Take on a virtual challenge, sign up to run, walk or jog for families caring for a seriously ill child and help give families time together
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Find a rainbow treasure hunt
Make your very own treasure hunt, check our website for further information and let everyone find the gold.
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Beat the teacher
Game, set and match, time to beat the teacher and find out who really is the best.
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Rainbow sports day
Make your sports day colourful with each team proudly representing a different colour. This can be for a day or a year.
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Five a side football fundraiser
Raise money by charging a player fee - you could let spectators donate to take part in a penalty shoot-out at the end of the game, or if you
Rope in the parents
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Run or ride for us
Take part in a running or cycling challenge for us – this could be an event already happening or create your own challenge to suit your ho
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Climb for us
Take part in events like our Three Peaks challenge and tackle Britain’s highest peaks – Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon – approximately
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Jump for us
Want to take on a more daring challenge? Imagine feeling the rush as you free fall at 125mph from 10,000 feet above the ground – it’s a on
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Get your fundraising materials
However you're supporting Rainbow Trust, take advantage of our fundraising resources. You can download posters, sponsorship forms, bunting, as well as purchase t-shirts and rainbow hair! Download what you need from our website or contact our team if you're looking for anything else!
Find out more about fundraising at school
No matter what your age, we are always on the lookout for enthusiastic students who want to raise money for a good cause. Our community fundraising team is on hand to offer you practical advice, support and tips to help make your fundraising a success.
Find out more about fundraising for Rainbow Trust
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How to collect and pay in your fundraising money
Not sure how to pay in your fundraising money? Read our guide on how you can do this in just a few clicks.
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Get your fundraising resources
Want to fundraise for us but don’t know where to start? We have all the resources you need to smash your fundraising goals.
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Fundraising top tips
Read our tips for getting the most out of your fundraising experience.
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