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Do Your Own Thing

So, you’ve decided to do your own thing? Brilliant!

You might be planning to organise your own cake sale or maybe you want to host your own quiz night. Perhaps you’re thinking about bagging some Munros or giving something up for a month.
Whatever it is you have in mind, tell us what you’re planning to do to support children across Scotland, and one of our friendly fundraisers will get in touch to chat it through with you and give you all the support you need.

Let us know about your fundraising plans here

Do your own thing

Host your own cake sale

Show off your baking skills and fundraise to protect children in Scotland!

Fundraising Inspiration

Join our team of Children First Champions and help us to stand up for every child in Scotland!

Birthdays and celebrations

Celebrate your big day with Children First!

What your fundraising means to children in Scotland

£60 could pay for an activity session for a group of children to help them build friendships, develop new skills and grow in confidence.

£150 could provide a crisis voucher so a family with three children can get food and essentials. 

See more about your impact and how your brilliant fundraising fundraising efforts can help us to create a brighter future for young people in Scotland. 

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Whether big or small, your workplace can make an incredible impact for children in Scotland.

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