Fundraiser Kit
All you need to help you raise funds for Blue Apple
Welcome to the start of something big, powerful, and a whole load of fun. Together we can change lives. Blue Apple’s work for performers with a learning disability relies on donations and grants. Taking part in performing arts brings huge joy to them and empowers those who participate to show their abilities. Your fundraising ensures we can offer the high-quality services that our performers deserve, and that we can reach more performers who will benefit from them. Fundraising is all about people, like you, getting together to make a real difference. Whether you fundraise with friends or go solo with your own challenge, you’re a part of the Blue Apple family. Bake, run, cycle, or climb – whatever you choose to do – no matter how big or small – you will be making a difference, transforming the lives of learning disabled people through innovative dance, drama, singing and film.
We can’t thank you enough. To help you have the best fundraiser ever, we’ve filled this page with fundraising ideas and posters – plus a whole range of top tips for getting involved and spreading the Blue Apple joy.
You can find even more inspiration and resources below. We cannot wait to see what you get up to. Please share your stories with us on social media and tag Blue Apple! Thank you for making a difference. Let’s show the world that art can challenge prejudice, create a climate of ambition, and transform lives.
If you have any questions, big or small, we’re here to help! Get in touch on 01962 827352 or admin@blueappletheatre.com
Set up your fundraising page and start raising money for Blue Apple
Click the link to set up your own fundraising page on JustGiving.
Sponsorship and Gift Aid form
This is a form you can use when collecting sponsorship. Just personalise it with details of you and your event.
Click to download it.
Fundraising ideas
Want to fundraise for Blue Apple but need some inspiration?
Inspiring and fun challenges
Eco-friendly challenge
Get sponsored to go a week (or even a month) without driving, using plastic or eating meat.
Head shave
Get your crowd to sponsor you to shave your head for your chosen charity or cause.
Give something up
Is there something you have always wanted to give up or cut down on? Ask people to sponsor you to go a month without chocolate, alcohol or smoking. You will reap the health benefits!
Yes challenge
Get sponsored to say yes to anything you are asked to do, for one whole day! See if you can get your boss or teachers to take part too and see what they’ll say yes to.
Birthday fundraiser
Ask your nearest and dearest to donate money to your fundraiser page instead of giving you a birthday present. Spend your birthday with that warm, fuzzy feeling inside knowing you’re helping Blue Apple.
Obstacle course
Get sponsored to take part in a challenge event or you could even set up your own at a local park or garden.
Sponsored silence
Ask your friends and family, teachers, or colleagues to sponsor you to stop talking for a whole day. It’s a lot harder than you think!
Christmas
Ask for donations on your fundraiser page instead of receiving cards or presents from people. Be sure to let people know your wishes well in advance of the big day by posting it on your social media accounts.
Get together for events and activities…
Bake sale
Whether you bake it or fake it, sell your tasty treats at the office, school or with friends!
Fancy dress
Hold a fancy dress party, a fashion show, or a sponsored ‘who can wear the most blue’ challenge!
Crafting
Get making and turn your creativity into something someone else will love - knitting, jewellery, cards, soap, candles and so much more! Afternoon tea Invite friends and family to enjoy finger sandwiches and cream teas!
Swap event
Whether it’s a clothes swap with friends, or a toy swap at the local playgroup, swap your unwanted items for something you really want, and raise money at the same time!
Games night
Get your board games out, host a quiz night, or try an online virtual quiz night or scavenger hunt!
Big picnic
Whether your picnic is big or small, socially distanced or virtual, come together with family and friends to raise money for Blue Apple!
Take on a physical or extreme challenge
Extreme challenge event
Get sponsored to do something really amazing… Ever fancied climbing Kilimanjaro? There’s no time like the present.
Run a marathon
A difficult but fantastic achievement and a wonderful way to raise money! Why not try it in fancy dress and raise even more for Blue Apple.
Triathlon
If you’re feeling athletic, show off your swimming, cycling and running abilities to your sponsors.
Abseil or skydive
Heighten your fundraising by taking a leap of faith for Blue Apple!
Team fundraiser
Grab your closest friends or family and choose a fundraising activity to do together. Having a team will help you reach a bigger audience, you’ll have more fun along the way and you can bounce ideas off each other!
Hike
Get your walking boots on and go on a sponsored hike. The fresh air and exercise, combined with fundraising is sure to give you a buzz! Swim Dig out your costume or trunks and get training for an organised swimming challenge
E-cards and Facebook fundraisers
Some lovely people like to send an e-card and donate to Blue Apple the cost of what they would have spent on a card!
Take a look here: https://www.dontsendmeacard.com/ecards/charities/blue-apple-theatre
Others set up Facebook fundraisers. See here: https://www.facebook.com/fund/blueappletheatre/
Other fundraising platforms
If you are planning a sponsored event such as a walk, run or cycle then link with Blue Apple on popular fundraising platforms including JustGiving, CAF Donate, KindLink and Crowdfunder.
Photo credits: All photos on this page by Robinson Road Photography