October: Fundraising Events

06 September 2016

October Fundraising Events

Our top picks for October’s Fundraising Events offer a wide range of activities for you to take part in. Whether you want to physically challenge yourself in a run or a swim or fancy something a little more relaxed and change up you wardrobe choices for a great cause, there are plenty of events for you to choose from. So grab a friend, inspire your colleagues, involve your community and start fundraising.

Happy Fundraising!

All Out Swim

MacMillan Cancer Support

Saturday 8th – Sunday 9th October 2016

London

Registration fee: £25 + sponsorship

Whether you take on the swim alone or grab a team of friends and relay the course, the All Out Swim is a great challenge. Choose from a 2k, 5k or 1.5k for under 18’s you’ll look fabulous in your free Macmillan swim cap and will be raising vital funds for the cause.

www.macmillan.org.uk/get-involved/fundraising-events

Wear it Pink Day

Wear it Pink

Friday 21st October 2016

Nationwide

Donations

At work or school, find your brightest pink outfit and show your support for the Wear it Pink charity- that means you too boys! You can even host your own pink tea party to help raise more funds for the cause.

www.wearitpink.org

Wear Something Wooly Day 

Big Issue Foundation

Friday 21st October 2016

Nationwide

Donations

Over the last three years, over £22,500 has been raised by keen knitters and knitwear lovers and this year we want everyone to get even woollier! The Big Knitathon and Wear it Wooly Days are raising vital funds for the homeless to help rebuild their lives. So wear your wooly jumper with pride!

www.bigissue.org.uk/event/wear-something-wooly-day

Great South Run 

Charity of your choice

Sunday 23rd October 2016

Portsmouth

Registration fee: £41 + Sponsorship

The atmosphere at the great south run is electric. You’ll be part of the over 20,000 individuals who take part in the event as you run through the beautiful city of Portsmouth. Even if you don’t take part, head down to the city and show your support for the runners fundraising money for many great charities.

www.greatrun.org/great-south-run

Spooky Sprint

Parkinson’s UK

Saturday 29th October 2016

Wollaston Park, Nottinghamshire

Registration fee: £24 + sponsorship

Get into the Halloween spirit with the spooky 5k run. With just a head torch on to guide you, grab the family and start running for your life in the dark of Wollaston Park, all for the great charity Parkinson’s UK.

www.timeoutdoors.com/Challenges/Spooky-Sprint-Wollaton-Hall-5K