Raise money for your unit
Fundraising can be a great way to bulk up your unit funds. From raising money for a special adventure to fundraising for a camp or even an international trip away – there are lots of different options!
Support with fundraising
Your local community is a great place to get started
People who know you
Local organisations
Local fundraising schemes
Raffles
People who know you
People who know you
People who know you
Friends, family, neighbours, colleagues
Reach out to the people in your immediate circle. Be sure to let them know what you plan to use the money for to get them excited about supporting your unit. You might even want to consider running a fundraiser, like a bake sale, or a competition such as a quiz night.
Local organisations
Local organisations
Local organisations
Businesses, shops, clubs and trusts
Local businesses and shops can may be able to donate directly, provide non-monetary support like auction items or raffle prizes. Do you have any existing contacts in your local community? You may want to use LinkedIn to find interesting connections you may not have known you had.
Local clubs and trusts like Freemasons, Rotary Clubs, Inner Wheel, Lions and Round Table often make funds available to local charities. Get started by doing some online research to find out what is available in your area.
Local fundraising schemes
Local fundraising schemes
Local fundraising schemes
Schemes are often made available at a local level to help organisations raise money. These could be from a local councillor or even a local supermarket.
Raffles
Raffles
Raffles
Raffles and lotteries can be a fantastic and fun way to raise money, but be sure to read the legal requirements before getting started.
Explore our fundraising toolkit
Our fundraising toolkit covers everything you need to know to raise money – from planning your activity to collecting donations. There are some great ideas and inspiration as well as resources to keep you on track to achieving your fundraising goals.
Sign up to easyfundraising
Offering an easy, accessible, and continual way to raise free funds, easyfundraising gives units the chance to fundraise effortlessly through online shopping.
Grants, funding and projects
Check out the selection of funding and project options available from Girlguiding Scotland, Girlguiding UK and external funds.
Need help with your unit finances?
Scotland has different rules to the rest of the UK on things like property and charity regulations. We’re here to help with questions on financial and charity management.