Corporate fundraising at Christmas
Show people who are homeless that someone still cares
By fundraising for Porchlight this Christmas, you and your colleagues can help someone leave the streets behind - for good.
This Christmas Eve, 248 people in Kent will go to sleep with just one wish: to make it through the night.
That’s the harsh reality of being homeless at Christmas. Every night spent on the streets is a risk to your life — and not everyone will wake up in the morning.
If you do make it through the night, you'll spend Christmas Day freezing cold, desperately hungry and totally alone. All you’ve got is your sleeping bag and the clothes you slept in.
By gathering your workmates this Christmas and taking part in one of our corporate fundraising ideas you'll help change somebody's life forever.
The money you raise could pay the deposit for someone moving into a flat or fund a Rough Sleeper Worker to help someone leave the streets behind.
Christmas fundraising ideas for you and your colleagues
We've compiled a list of our favourite festive fundraising ideas, from alternative secret Santas to Christmas quizzes. No matter how big or small your organisation is, or how much time you have to spare, we guarantee you'll find something that you enjoy.
Hosting a work Christmas dinner or party? Print this QR code and display on the tables or around the room and ask colleagues to make a £5 donation to Porchlight.
Tired of the same old Secret Santa gifts? Hold an alternative Secret Santa - ask your colleagues to donate instead of spending on another scented candle gift set... Set up an event
Finishing early for Christmas? If you and your colleagues donate your last hour's pay for 2025, you can leave for the holidays knowing you've made a positive impact. Donate now
Hosting a quiz is a great way to bring teams together, exercise minds and have fun, while raising money for those most in need. Bonus points if you add a raffle or auction! Set up a quiz night
If you're cutting down on paper usage, why not donate the cost your organisation would usually spend on Christmas cards to us and make a lasting change? Send an e-card
Want to keep things simple? A donation to our Christmas appeal is easy, straightforward and will make Christmas better for vulnerable people. Donate now
Got a brilliant idea?
If you have a unique, creative fundraising idea, or just need a bit of help to get your idea off the ground, our fundraising team would love to hear from you.
How will your organisation's fundraising help?
- £800 could pay the rent deposit for someone moving into their own place after finding their feet in Porchlight housing
- £1,250 could prevent five people from becoming homeless by supporting them in their own home for one month
- £3,750 could fund a Rough Sleeper Worker for one month
- £5,000 could pay for the cost of ensuring 5 Housing First properties are kitted out with essential furniture and goods for 5 new residents
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