Fundraising for the Three Peaks Challenge
Use this hub to plan your fundraising campaign from first outreach to event day. Whether you are raising as an individual or a team, the core steps are the same: set a target, run direct outreach and use one clear donation route.
Quick start
- Pick your challenge and date.
- Set a fundraising target per person and for the team.
- Write one short story: what you are doing, when, and who you are supporting.
- Start with direct outreach to your closest supporters before broader social posting.
- Post weekly updates and include the donation link each time.
Set a target
A target turns "please donate" into "I need £150 more." The second message gets more donations. Start from who you will ask and what they are likely to give, not from a round number that sounds good.
How to set a fundraising target.
Ask people
Direct outreach usually converts better than general broadcast posts. If you are a team, agree one donation link and keep it consistent across all channels.
- Team fundraising ideas: practical tactics for teams raising together.
- Sponsorship forms vs online donations: which to use when.
- Sponsorship forms: printable paper forms.
Boost your total
Three actions can raise totals without expanding your contact list:
- Gift Aid: adds 25% to eligible donations. A team of 10 raising £3,000 gets an extra £750 for free.
- Corporate matching: one email to HR can double your total if your employer has a matched giving scheme.
- A second ask. Most people need to see your link three times before they donate. The reminder raises more than the announcement.
Event-day fundraising
People donate when they can see you doing it. Have someone on the team post a summit photo with the link. Prepare donation links and QR codes the night before so you are not fiddling with your phone on the mountain.
Fundraising as a participant
If you are fundraising for a charity place as an individual, start here:
- Fundraising for a charity: what to do first, where to find places, and training guidance.
- Charity places explained: what a charity place is and how it works.
- How to choose a charity event: pick the challenge you can complete.
Fundraising for charities and charity teams
If you are organising a campaign and want a dedicated event date for your charity, use the charities hub and charity fundraising event pages:
- Three Peaks for charities: organiser guidance and campaign resources.
- Charity fundraising events: dedicated dates and charity-specific booking pages.
Next steps
Prepare for your event
Set your target, then train and pick a date.