Fundraise for Pride — power a radically inclusive London
Whatever you love doing, you can turn it into a fundraiser for Capital Pride London. This free toolkit walks you through every step — from your first idea to getting what you raise safely to us.
Every pound powers our year-round work for the community
Capital Pride London is a powerful demonstration and a joyful celebration for all. The money you raise powers our work for the LGBTQIA+ community — through Pride season and right across the year.
Events all year round
Funds help us put on welcoming community events and festivals — through Pride season and beyond — that bring people together.
Safety & accessibility
They cover venue hire, staging, insurance, professional security and the access measures that keep everyone welcome and safe.
Education & advocacy
They power education programmes, support for local LGBTQIA+ groups, and our work pushing for fairer policy beyond Pride day.
Visible & proud
They help us hold a visible, joyful presence that builds acceptance and pushes back against isolation and prejudice across the city.
How to fundraise in five steps
New to this? Follow the path below. Each step takes you a little closer to your target — and you don’t have to do it alone.
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Pick your fundraiser
Choose something you’ll enjoy — a supper club, a challenge, a quiz night, a collection, a birthday give-back or your own bright idea. Browse the ideas below to get started.
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Set a target & a plan
Decide how much you want to raise, pick a date, work out any costs and line up a few people to help. Our toolkit has a planning checklist and a budget tracker to make this easy.
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Set up your donation page
The simplest way to collect money is an online page on JustGiving or GoFundMe. Add a photo and your “why”, then tell us about it so we can cheer you on.
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Spread the word
Share your page everywhere: social media, group chats, email and posters at your venue. Post updates and thank people as the donations come in — momentum is contagious.
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Celebrate & send what you raise
Enjoy your event! Then get the funds to us safely (see below) and email us within seven days so we can say a proper thank you and send your receipt.
Fundraising ideas to get you started
Four crowd-pleasers to spark something. Make them your own — or mix and match.
Food & friends
Community Supper Club
Host a shared meal — supper, brunch or a potluck — and ask guests to give what they’d spend on a night out.
Get active
Challenge Event
Run, ride, swim or walk. Take on a 10k, a marathon or your own dare, and collect sponsorship as you go.
Big night out
Queer Quiz & Bingo Night
Put on a pub quiz or drag bingo. Charge for entry, sell a raffle and make a proper night of it.
Everyday giving
“Proud to Be” Collection Drive
Sell merch, pass a bucket at work, or set up a donation jar. Small, regular asks add up fast.
How to send us what you raise
Event done? Thank you! Please get the funds to us safely using one of the methods below — and always include your name or group name as a reference.
- Bank transfer (BACS)
- Our preferred method. Contact us for the bank details and a unique reference code.
- Cheque
- Made payable to “Capital Pride London” and posted to our registered address (available on request).
- Online giving page
- JustGiving or GoFundMe usually pay us directly. Let us know when you set yours up so we can track it.
- Cash
- Please don’t post cash. Contact us to arrange a safe drop-off or direct deposit.
One last thing: email fundraising@capitalpridelondon.com within seven days of your event with the amount raised and how you’re sending it, so we can issue an official thank you and receipt.
Your free fundraising toolkit, ready to print
The full guide plus a planning checklist, a budget & target tracker and ready-to-post promo tips — everything you need to plan your fundraiser in one place.
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