How to organise a great event

1. Choose a date and venue.  Will you hold your activity at home, at the office, in the garden, or somewhere a little different? Think about what time of the year is best and find out what else is going on in the local area
2. Plan your theme. Take a look at our A-Z of fundraising or why not plan something completely original
3. Keep it legal. By law, there are some steps you have to follow if inviting the public to an event. We can help advise you on this
4. Set your fundraising target. Set your donation or entry fee for the event and plan some fundraising activities such as tombolas, raffles and auctions to raise even more money
5. Invite your guests. The more guests you have, the more you can raise for The Somerville Foundation! E-mail, phone and send out the details of your event to all your friends, family and colleagues
6. Promote your event. Put up posters in your local area or contact local papers for coverage if you want even more people to join you
7. Get some help. Ask local shops, pubs and restaurants to donate prizes or display posters. Friends, family and colleagues will often enjoy helping out, donating or sharing ideas
8. Collect donations from your guests. Ask your guests to agree to Gift Aid on your sponsorship form. This will enable us to claim an extra 25% on every pound raised at no extra cost to you or the person making the donation
9. Thank your guests. Everyone who comes to your event will be making a difference to people living with CHD, so let them know how much they have helped to raise.