Bake sales to bike rides — workplace fundraising that works.
The "events and sponsorships" half of workplace giving — bake sales, charity quizzes, sponsored runs, dress-down days. Lower commitment than a Charity of the Year programme, higher visibility than Payroll Giving.
Everything we've written on Fundraising at Work.
- 01 Workplace Raffles and Lotteries: UK Gambling Act 2005 Guide for Employers
UK rules for running a raffle, tombola or sweepstake at work — workplace lottery exemption, incidental non-commercial exemption, and when you need a council licence.
- 02 20 Office Fundraising Ideas That Actually Work in UK Workplaces (2026)
A practical, UK-specific menu of office fundraising ideas — grouped by effort, with realistic money-raised ranges, time costs, and the legal points that catch people out.
- 03 How to Run a Workplace Charity Quiz That Doesn't Bomb (UK Playbook)
A step-by-step playbook for running a workplace charity quiz that raises real money — format, scoring, prizes, entry fees, tech and the UK regulatory bits people miss.
It works best when paired.
The strongest workplace-giving programmes layer two or three pillars together. Start here, add as you grow.
The questions HR keeps emailing us.
What workplace fundraising activities work best for small UK firms?+
For sub-50 staff, the highest-engagement formats are: a single annual flagship event, low-effort ongoing (charity bake sales, dress-down Fridays), and individual sponsored challenges with company match.
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