There are many ways your business can support our charity so we can continue fuelling innovation and advances in cancer care. Helping the team at Guy’s Cancer push boundaries will benefit your business too – by showing you care about your community, raising awareness of your products or services, and helping your staff develop new skills.
Making gift In kind donations – Gifts are welcome any time of year, but especially at Christmas. Help spread some festive joy for patients at Guy’s Cancer or staff needing a little boost in morale. Gifts for use around Guy’s Cancer are always appreciated, such as handwash or admin equipment.
Sharing business resources – It would be fantastic if you could donate a meeting room or event venue for free to support our work, saving us the cost of having to fund this.
Supporting a charity event – Staff can support us by swimming, running, cycling and so much more – or they could sponsor a colleague or provide a prize. Whether they donate time or money, it all helps us deliver moments of progress that transform people’s lives.
Donating regularly – Make a long-lasting impact with a regular financial donation from your business. You could even ask staff if they want to set up Payroll Giving so they make a donation straight from their salary.
Here are some easy fundraising ideas for in the workplace:
Show and tell – Whether it’s yoga, baking or flower arranging, host a lunchtime or post-work session to share your skills with colleagues. Ask for a donation from everyone who attends.
Jargon jar – Turn workplace buzzwords into donations! Create a jargon jar and watch the contributions pour in every time someone says a phrase like “close of play” or “let’s circle back.”
Dress-up day – Break out of the office routine for a day. Whether it’s dressing up, dressing down or going all out with fancy dress, ask for donations from colleagues taking part.
Lunchtime treats – Treat your colleagues to a delicious homemade lunch in exchange for donations. Whether it’s soup, chilli or potluck dishes, everyone will dig deep for a good cause.
These are just a few ideas to inspire your fundraising. Remember, every donation helps us be there for the people behind every moment of progress, from major medical breakthroughs to advances in cancer treatment. Let’s make a difference together!
Download our full workplace fundraising guide here.
