I decided to set up an event to raise some money for Trailwalker as it looked a fun and different approach.
My theme was school disco with optional fancy dress. I had fruity cocktails, pass the parcel with a twist, a raffle and prizes for the most original boy and girl. I charged £7.00 entrance fee and charged £1 per raffle ticket or £5 for 6. I asked guests to bring along a wrapped unwanted gift or item to be used a raffle items. My front room was decorated with 80’s and 90’s idols, films and icons to get people in the nostalgic mood. I provided a school themed buffet, with cocktail sausages and cheese and pineapple on sticks. Very cheesy but that was the point of the night.
Dressing up was great fun. I went for a neon look with my school uniform. Some of the other guests came along as school boys and girls and we even had someone who dressed as a dinner lady. The guests who didn’t dress up were the teachers of the school and judged the competition.
I used Spotify for the nights music. That way all the great school tunes could be found with no cost as there is no charge to listen to tracks. Towards the end of the night the party was in full swing with dancing and singing till late. Luckily my neighbour downstairs was away!!
The turn out was good and good fun was had by all. I managed to raise £133.00, which was excellent. I would definitely have another themed party, it was a great way to let your hair down.
Now I’m detoxing for the final weeks of training…
Tags: Fundraising