Easter Fundraising Ideas for Charities, CICs & Hospices: Boost Donations This Spring

Easter is one of the most uplifting times of year - bringing communities together, celebrating renewal and creating the perfect opportunity for charities, hospices, community interest companies (CICs) and schools to raise vital funds.

If you’re planning your next campaign, the Care Fundraising Supplies Easter Fundraising Collection offers a wide range of, from badges and soft toys to games and seasonal merchandise, designed specifically for charity events and community initiatives.

In this guide, we’ll share creative Easter fundraising ideas and show you how to maximise impact using these products.

 

🌼 Why Easter is Ideal for Fundraising

Spring fundraising campaigns are highly effective because they:

  • Tap into family-friendly community events

  • Align with school holidays and church gatherings

  • Offer positive, feel-good engagement opportunities

Easter-themed items like bunny ears, soft toys, badges and games naturally encourage participation and impulse purchases at events.

 

🐣 Top Easter Fundraising Ideas Using Seasonal Supplies

 

1. Easter Egg Hunt Fundraiser

A classic that never fails.

How to run it:

  • Charge entry per child or family

  • Use mini toys, puzzle books, or soft ducklings as prizes

  • Add bonus “golden egg” prizes for higher donations

Why it works:
Simple, scalable and ideal for schools, hospices and community groups.

Children hunting easter eggs

2. Spring Fair or Community Market Stall

Create a vibrant stall using Easter merchandise.

Sell items such as:

These low-cost items are perfect for high-margin fundraising, especially when bought in bulk.

Family at a craft fair in sunshine

 

3. “Adopt a Duckling” Campaign

Turn soft toys into a storytelling fundraiser.

How it works:

  • Donors “adopt” a soft toy

  • Attach a tag explaining how their donation supports your cause

  • Offer naming certificates for children

Ideal for hospices and charities wanting a more emotional donor connection

Rubber duck wearing sunglasses

 

4. Easter Raffle or Tombola

Use themed prizes to boost ticket sales.

Prize ideas:

Pro tip:
Display prizes clearly to increase perceived value and ticket sales.

 

Raffle party game

5. School Fundraising Packs

Perfect for PTAs and youth groups.

Bundle together:

Sell as Easter activity packs to parents - ideal for keeping children entertained during holidays.

Fun easter game

 

6. Dress-Up & Donation Days

Encourage participation with minimal setup.

Ideas:

  • Wear bunny ears for a £1 donation

  • Easter-themed fancy dress competitions

  • Office or school dress-down days

Accessories like bunny headbands are low-cost but high-visibility, making them perfect for engagement.

Bunny dress up

 

Easter fundraising isn’t just about raising money - it’s about bringing people together, creating joy and making a real difference.

With the right mix of creative ideas and high-quality fundraising supplies, your organisation can:

  • Increase donations

  • Engage your community

  • Build lasting supporter relationships

👉 Ready to get started? Explore the full Easter range here: Shop Easter Fundraising Supplies

 

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