From taking part in a local coffee morning to climbing a mountain, there are thousands of inventive ways - big and small - to raise funds for projects around the world.

Here are a few ideas to get you started:

• Lights out! Hold a sponsored sleep out (after obtaining permission from the council).
• Go under canvas Live in a tent for a week without your favourite creature comforts!
• Get creative Set up a stall selling items made out of recycled materials.
• Take to the streets Run a magical mystery tour along your neighbourhood streets and share some fascinating local facts.
• Mine’s biggest Hold a competition to see who can grow the tallest sunflower.   
  
• Bargain hunt Offer to do some gardening for friends or family – for a price.  
  
• Hold a cake bake with a difference Give your event a theme and judge entries before the sale. 
  
• Make waves Organise a sponsored swim.
• Get carrying Do a sponsored water carry to understand what it is like to walk for water.
• Find the answer Hold a quiz or treasure hunt.
• Do the write thing Run a poetry or short story competition.
• On your marks Organise a team games day for adults and kids alike.
  
• Get creative Run a themed children’s art competition and charge per entry. 
  
• Turn the tables Let your pupils set a quiz for teachers on world events.
  

Once you've decided on an activity, set up a page on our fundraising website www.myactionaid.org.uk where you can collect donations, share ideas and upload photos.

Find more ideas on our fundraising pages.