Fundraising for VSO

We believe fundraising should be fun. You'll enjoy organising your event and being a changemaker.

You don't have to jump through fire or swim the Atlantic either! All you have to do is something. So let's get you started!

Tried and tested fundraising ideas

These ready-to-roll plans are your one-stop shop for getting your fundraising on the road to success.

Holding a raffle is a great way to raise funds for VSO

How to organise a raffle

a selection of cakes for sale - charity fundraiser

How to organise a bake sale

A girl participating in a fundraising quiz

How to host a quiz

How to host a curry night

Fundraisers enjoying the sun during their street collection

How to organise a street collection

How to organise a bag pack

This guy is super happy to have put on a fundraising event for VSO

How to organise a fundraising event

spread the word

Using social media and email to increase your donations

Boost your fundraising with very little effort and no cost to you.

Using press and local media

Media outlets are always looking for colourful stories featuring local people.

Supporters at the Royal Parks Half Marathon

Using local businesses to support fundraising

Local companies can often help you with fundraising and publicity.

Practical support

these eye catching cake-top-flags will add a splash of colour to your cake sale

Download fundraising resources

From sponsorship forms to bunting for your bake sale - download everything you need to make your efforts a success

Making a fundraising plan

Get help to put a plan in place now to make fundraising simple and rewarding

VSO fundraisers collecting funds for out "taste the world" campaign

Paying in funds

You can pay in funds online, by post or over the phone

Why support VSO?

Help encourage others to donate to VSO's life-changing work

Keeping your fundraising legal

Fundraising should be fun, but it is important to make sure that your event is legal and safe for everyone taking part.

Oleg Znamenskiy

You can pay in the funds you've raised online, by post or over the phone

How to pay in funds

Need help with your fundraising? Get in touch.

Here at VSO we support people with their fundraising and we are always on hand to help. If you need help, simply call your supporter care team on +353 (0) 1 640 1088 (Monday- Friday, 9am to 5pm) or email info@vso.ie.

The dedicated VSO supporter care team are on-hand during Irish business hours to give you any support you need