How to Riase Money For Autism

Raising money for autism through fundraising is simple and rewarding.

Get started by simply setting up your fundraising page in minutes, then share it with friends, family and anyone who wants to support your challenge.

Become a Fundraiser for Autism in 3 Easy Steps

1. Create your page

Your online fundraising page is your stage!  Upload a photo and tell your autism story.  It may be funny, it may be emotional but it has to be real.  Why are you doing this?  Think about why you are doing this andwho you are doing this for.

2. Share, share and share again

Share your page on social media, by email, text and Whatsapp.  Your wonderful friends and family are busy people so make sure to share your page regulary and give them a gentle reminder about just how awesome you are for doing this fundraiser.

3. Make the first donation to your page

This is the single most important thing you can do to show how committed you are and your friends and family will soon follow.  We'll even send you a T-shirt when your page hits £20.

Popular Ways to Raise Money for Autism

Struggling with ideas on how to fundraise? Not to worry, we've got you covered. See our list below of some of the most popular fundraising ideas.

Sponsored Walk or Run

Doing a sponsored run or walk is one of the most popular ways to fundraise. 

This can be done by simply setting a goal, such as a target number of daily steps, a monthly mileage target, or taking part in a one-off event such as a marathon.

Sponsored Challenges

Set yourself a personal challenge and ask your friends, family and work colleagues to sponsor you. 

Popular challenges include cycling, walking, running, fitness goals, or giving up something for a period of time, e.g., Giving up alcohol for a month or a social media detox.

Quiz or Bingo Night

Hosting a quiz or bingo night, whether online or at a local venue, is a great way to raise significant funds in just one night. 

Some hosts will charge an entry fee to take part and increase fundraising amounts by also offering a raffle with prizes donated by local businesses.

Dress Down or Fancy Dress Day

Having a dress-down or fancy-dress day is a fun way many schools and workplaces use to encourage donations and raise awareness of autism. 

The day is simple to organise and provides great comedy relief, especially when it comes to fancy dress themes.

Community Events

Hosting an event for the local community is a great way to fundraise while making a positive contribution to society. 

Events can range from offering a car wash to providing food and drink to hosting live music, or anything that could make a great event.

Bake Sale

Are you good at baking? If so, selling cakes and snacks can be a great way to turn your cooking skills into a fundraising machine. 

Offering your baked goods in exchange for a donation is a cost-effective and simple way to fundraise.

Share your online fundraising page to encourage donations, and these resources below will also help you to fundraise too

Documents to download

AI Sponsorship Form

AI Sponsorship Form

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AI Employers Match Funding Scheme Advice

AI Employers Match Funding Scheme Advice

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Autism Initiatives Name the Bear

Autism Initiatives Name the Bear

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Autism Initiatives Treasure Map

Autism Initiatives Treasure Map

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Check Our Fundraising Wall of Fame! 

So many fundraisers have gone above and beyond to support autism research. That takes hard work and dedication. The table below highlights some of the great work fundraisers are doing to support our charity.