For football clubs of every size, from young grassroots football teams to established community sides, fundraising is essential. It helps provide adequate funding for new kits, training equipment, pitch hire, facility upgrades and opportunities that keep young players developing both on and off the field.
The good news? Raising money doesn’t have to be complicated. With the right approach, your next fundraiser can be fun, simple to run and surprisingly profitable.
In this guide, we’ll explore a line-up of tried-and-tested football club fundraising ideas that consistently deliver results. From lively five-a-side tournaments and themed quiz nights to match-day raffles, car washes and online challenges, there’s something here for every club, budget and season.
We’ll also share practical tips on how to engage local supporters using social media, and platforms like GoodHub, to boost participation, build community spirit and show supporters exactly how their contributions make a difference.
Whether you’re aiming to replace worn-out team kits, fund travel to an upcoming tournament or simply strengthen your club for the long term, these ideas can help you win both off and on the pitch. Let’s kick things off and discover how GoodHub can help power your next successful fundraiser.
Tried-and-trusted football club fundraising events
Some fundraising ideas never go out of style, especially when they bring people together for a great cause. These classic football-friendly events are easy to organise, fun to attend and reliably raise money for grassroots football clubs year after year.
Five-a-side tournaments
A well-run five-a-side tournament is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Charge team entry fees, offer sponsored prizes and invite local businesses to get involved. With multiple age groups or fun categories, you can attract a wide mix of players and maximise fundraising potential.
Track donations, sell entry tickets and manage registrations easily using GoodHub’s event ticketing feature, which is ideal for tournaments and competitions.
Football-themed quiz nights
Put supporters’ football knowledge to test with a quiz night at the clubhouse or a local venue. Combine an entry fee with bonus rounds, raffles or a sweepstake to bring in extra funds.
Sell tickets directly through GoodHub’s ticketing tools and share your fundraising page during the event to encourage real-time donations. It’s a great way to engage parents, players, members, football fans and volunteers in a relaxed, social setting.
Club awards nights or charity matches
Celebrate your season with an awards night or host a charity match packed with entertainment. Sell tickets, run a raffle and offer optional donations through GoodHub to boost your totals.
These events not only raise money but also strengthen the sense of pride and belonging across the whole club.
Community and game day activity ideas
Game days and community gatherings are perfect opportunities to bring supporters together while raising valuable funds. These simple, high-energy activities work well for clubs of any size and can be run regularly throughout the season.
Match day raffles
A classic fundraiser that’s quick to organise and always popular. Sell raffle tickets from your GoodHub fundraising page, so supporters can donate easily online even if they miss the game and offer donated prizes from local businesses.
It’s an easy way to generate consistent income while adding extra excitement to every home game.
Family-friendly events with games, music and more
Turn match days or community weekends into mini festivals. Set up fun games, face painting, BBQs, music or small-sided skill challenges.
These add-ons create a welcoming atmosphere for families and give you multiple points of income through small fees or donations.
Car washes
A simple but effective fundraiser that players, parents and volunteers can all get involved in. Host the car wash in your club’s car park or a partner venue, set a clear price and watch the funds roll in.
It’s especially effective during pre-season or on sunny match days. Promote your car wash on GoodHub to attract even more local supporters.
Online and sponsored challenges
Digital fundraising and personal challenges are fantastic ways to reach supporters beyond match days. They’re flexible, easy to promote and perfect for rallying the wider community around a clear goal.
Crowdfunder campaigns for specific kit or travel needs
Set up a targeted online fundraising page to help cover the cost of new team kits, training equipment or travel to tournaments. Platforms like GoodHub make it simple to share your story, show exactly what the funds will support and keep momentum going with regular updates, photos and milestones.
Sponsored runs, walks and more
From 5K runs to sponsored walks, cycle rides or even ‘keepy-uppy’ challenges, sponsored activities tap into people’s motivation to support the club through personal effort.
Encourage players, parents, coaches and supporters to take part individually or as teams, sharing their progress online to inspire donations far and wide. GoodHub’s dedicated sponsored event feature lets you set up sponsored walks, runs or team challenges with built-in individual and team fundraising pages, perfect for big participation events.
Use GoodHub to collect sponsorships securely and provide real-time progress updates.
Tips for making every fundraiser a success
A great idea is only half the battle. The way you promote and deliver your fundraiser can make a huge difference. With the right tools and communication, you can turn even simple activities into standout successes.
- Use social media and GoodHub to boost awareness: Promote your fundraiser across your club’s social channels, local community groups and newsletters. Share eye-catching posts, countdowns, behind-the-scenes prep and easy donation links via GoodHub to maximise visibility and participation.
- Show supporters the impact of their donations: Keep everyone updated on progress and outcomes. Whether it’s new kit arriving, facility improvements or successful trips to away tournaments. Celebrating these wins strengthens trust, encourages repeat giving and grows long-term support for your club.
- Structuring fundraising for larger community clubs: Many grassroots football clubs have multiple teams across different age groups. When you are working toward a significant target, splitting the goal across teams can make it feel more achievable. For example, if you are aiming for £20,000 for floodlights, and your club has 20 teams, they could aim to raise £1,000 each. This approach spreads responsibility and encourages friendly competition. It gets every squad involved in the club’s success. GoodHub makes it easy to run team-led fundraising pages under one central campaign.
Football fundraising ideas: Winning off and on the pitch
Creative, community-powered fundraising can make an enormous difference to a football club’s success, not just financially, but in building pride, connection and long-term support. Whether it’s tournaments, raffles, online challenges or simple match day activities, these ideas show how much can be achieved when a club and its supporters pull together.
To keep that momentum going, platforms like GoodHub make fundraising easier, more transparent and more rewarding for everyone involved. By sharing your story, celebrating progress and making it simple for people to contribute, you can continue strengthening your club both off and on the pitch.
Get started with GoodHub today and power your next successful football club fundraiser.