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Level Up Your Fundraising: How to Use Gaming for a Good Cause

Looking for a fun, creative way to raise money for Pain Concern without lacing up your running shoes? If you’re into gaming, why not turn your hobby into a force for good? Whether you’re a casual player or a livestreaming pro, there are lots of simple and effective ways to fundraise through gaming. Here’s how to get started.

Why Choose Gaming to Fundraise?

Gaming brings people together, builds communities, and offers endless opportunities to engage supporters in a light-hearted, interactive way. Best of all, it can be done from the comfort of your home (or wherever you like to play!).

Easy Fundraising Ideas for Gamers

1. Host a Charity Livestream

Pick your favourite game and go live on platforms like Twitch, YouTube, or Facebook Gaming. Share your fundraising link and encourage viewers to donate during your stream.

Tip: Add donation milestones or challenges (e.g. wear a silly hat when you hit £25, play blindfolded at £50, etc.).

2. Run a Gaming Marathon

Set a goal like playing for 6, 12 or even 24 hours (with breaks!). Ask friends and family to sponsor your gaming stamina in support of Pain Concern.

3. Organise a Friendly Tournament

Challenge your mates to a FIFA, Mario Kart, or Smash Bros. tournament and ask for an entry donation. Offer a small prize or just the glory of winning!

4. Play for Points (or Pounds!)

If you’re into mobile or casual games, ask your network to sponsor you per level cleared, match won or high score achieved. Even Wordle counts!

5. Try JustGiving

Platforms like JustGiving make it easy to set up gaming-based fundraising pages with built-in donation tracking and goal progress.

Hints and Tips

  • Pick a game you love: Your passion will make it more fun (and more watchable, if you’re streaming!).
  • Spread the word: Use social media, email, and Discord to let people know what you’re doing and why.
  • Make it interactive: Add polls, challenges, or live shout-outs for donors.
  • Share your story: Tell people why you’re supporting Pain Concern—a personal connection can really motivate donations. Have a look at our Social Media resources to help with promoting your event.
  • Keep it safe and friendly: Use moderation tools and content warnings if needed, especially for livestreams.

Free Resources to Help You Get Started

Not a Hardcore Gamer?

No worries! You can still get involved by hosting a games night with friends, streaming a cosy puzzle game, or playing classic board games online. It’s all about having fun and making a difference.

Ready to Press Start?

However you choose to play, your fundraising helps support people living with chronic pain. Set up your page, spread the word, and game for good!

If you need help or want to chat about your gaming idea, we’re here to support you. Just get in touch with us at fundraising@painconcern.org.uk

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Knit for a Cause: Fun Ways to Fundraise with Your Knitting Needles!

Love to knit? Got more yarn than you know what to do with? Good news – your hobby can do more than just keep you (and your teapot) warm… it can help raise money for charity too! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned stitcher, here are some fun and easy ways to turn your knitting into a force for good.

1. Knit & Sell

One of the simplest ways to fundraise is by selling your makes – think scarves, hats, baby booties, or cute little animals. You can:

  • Set up a stall at a local craft fair or market
  • Pop them on Etsy or Facebook Marketplace
  • Offer them to friends and family for a suggested donation

People love a handmade item, especially when they know the money’s going to a good cause!

2. Get Stitching Together

Start a “knit & natter” group and fundraise as a team. You could:

  • Collect a small donation each session
  • Work together on items to sell or raffle
  • Make it a sponsored knitting challenge!

It’s social, it’s soothing, and you’re doing good. Win-win-win.

3. Take on a Knitting Challenge

Why not get sponsored to:

  • Knit a blanket in a week
  • Make 100 tiny teddies
  • Teach someone to knit in exchange for a donation?

Set yourself a fun or slightly bonkers knitting goal and ask friends, family or social media followers to support you.

4. Craft for a Cause

Knit things that people really want:

  • Christmas decorations
  • Easter chicks with creme eggs inside (yes, please)
  • Poppies for Remembrance Day
  • Woolly pumpkins in autumn
  • Cosy hats, scarves and gloves for wintry weather

These seasonal makes are always popular and perfect for selling to raise funds.

And of course it doesn’t have to be just knitting! Whatever craft you’re passionate about can be turned to fundraising.

Whether you’re knitting for fun, friendship, or fundraising, your needles can make a real difference. So cast on, get creative, and know that every stitch is helping someone in need.

Want help setting up a knitting fundraiser for Pain Concern? We’d love to hear from you! Contact us at fundraising@painconcern.org.uk

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How to Host a Charity Bake Sale for Pain Concern

Baking something delicious to share feels good – and it’s even better when you’re doing it to support a good cause. Whether you’re planning a bake sale in your workplace, local community, or even at home, here are our top tips to make your fundraiser for Pain Concern a sweet success.

Get the Basics Right

Choose a busy time and location.

If your bake sale is open to the public, go for a high-footfall spot like a town centre, library, community hall, or shopping area. Saturdays and weekday lunchtimes tend to be the busiest times. For smaller or private events, pick a place and time that’s convenient for your group.

Spread the word.

Once you’ve set the date, get the word out! Use community noticeboards, local Facebook groups, WhatsApp chats, and printable posters to advertise. Let people know where, when – and most importantly – why you’re raising money.

Bake (or Buy) with Variety

Team up with others.

Ask friends, family or colleagues to join in. The more bakers you have, the more tempting treats you’ll have on offer. And if baking isn’t your thing, no worries – shop-bought goodies are welcome too!

Cater for everyone.

Include a mix of cakes, biscuits, brownies and savoury items. Remember to offer options for different dietary needs, like gluten-free or vegan bakes.

Label clearly.

Make sure everything is labelled with its name and any allergens. This keeps everyone safe and helps people choose what’s right for them.

Make It Easy to Donate

Set clear prices – or invite donations.

Decide whether you want fixed prices (e.g. 50p, £1) or to encourage donations. You can collect cash or set up a JustGiving page to take online donations. Printing a QR code that links to your JustGiving page makes it easy for people to donate using their phone.

Ask local businesses for help.

Got contacts at a local bakery or café? See if they’d be willing to donate a cake or prize. It’s a great way to boost what you can offer.

Add Some Fun!

Host a raffle or mini bake-off.

A prize draw or fun competition like a blind taste test can add an extra layer of excitement – and raise even more money.

Decorate your stall.

Make your table eye-catching with bunting, tablecloths, and colourful signs. A well-decorated stall helps draw people in and shows you’ve put care into the cause.

After the Sale

Collect and donate the money.

Make sure all donations have gone through your JustGiving page, or if you’ve collected cash, you can pay it in directly. Don’t forget to thank everyone who supported you!

Every cake slice sold helps support Pain Concern’s work to improve the lives of people living with pain. So grab your mixing bowl, rally your community, and raise some dough for a great cause! 💜

Any questions? Get in touch with us at fundraising@painconcern.org.uk

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We’ve just released our new Fundraising Guide, which you can read and download below!

Whether you’re interested in bake sales, quiz nights, online streams or sporting events, there are so many ways to get involved and support our mission.

If you’d like to fundraise for us – or want help getting started – email fundraising@painconcern.org.uk.

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