How to Organise a Charity Fundraising Event (UK Fundraising Guide)

Need help planning your fundraising event? Book your call: https://www.evolvecatalyst.org Have you ever felt overwhelmed trying to organise a charity fundraising event? Not knowing where to start, what permissions you need, or how to keep everyone safe? Thousands of small charities face the same challenges every year, but it doesn't have to be confusing. Ghamdan Al-Areeky, Founder and Charity Mentor at Evolve Catalyst, walks you through a complete step-by-step plan to organise a charity fundraising event in the UK. From setting goals to handling money correctly, this guide covers everything you need to run a smooth, safe, and successful event. In this video, you'll learn why setting clear goals and choosing the right audience is the foundation of every successful event. You'll discover how to pick the type of event that suits your supporters, cause, and budget; whether that's a quiz night, fun run, or charity dinner. We'll cover how to build a simple timeline and checklist to keep your planning on track. You'll understand the legal checks, licences, and permissions you need to stay compliant and protect your charity's reputation. Safety and risk management are a big part of this video as well. You'll learn how to write a basic risk assessment and assign the right people to key roles. We'll also look at how to handle money properly, because transparency builds trust with your supporters. Finally, we'll walk through storytelling and marketing to get people through the door, how to brief and manage volunteers, what to do on the day, and how to follow up afterwards to create long-term value. If you're running your first event or improving an existing one, this video gives you the practical steps and guidance to do it right. Need help? Book your call: https://www.evolvecatalyst.org About Evolve Catalyst: We help charities build foundations and systems, improve governance, develop effective sustainability strategies, and lead with clarity. Subscribe for more charity leadership insights. #evolvecatalyst #charityfundraising #charitygovernance #fundraising