There are hundreds of different ways to go about fundraising for your Quest project, from applying to travel grants to collecting money in a tin.

One way that’s really good fun and a great way to publicise your project is to organise a big event and get the whole town involved … and that’s just what Jason Maddrell, volunteer on the 2012 Kenya WaterRelief Summer Team is doing.

On March 8th, Jason’s organising a fabulous Casino Night at the Riva Bar on the Town Pier in Gravesend.  For just £10 entry, attendees will get a glass of champagne, canapés, free casino chips – and the chance to win at the roulette, blackjack and poker tables, all with professional croupiers… sounds like a top-class event!

And to maximise publicity for the event and for his fundraising efforts for our Kenya project partner Excellent, Jason’s got in touch with local radio station KMFM and the Kent Messenger newspaper. Brilliant!

Top tips to make your own event a success

• Get as many family and friends involved as possible…from selling tickets to organising raffle prizes!
• Try to find a free venue and keep down other costs. Make the point that all proceeds will go to the project. 
• Publicise events using social media, local newspapers and radio stations. 
• Include a brief presentation on what you will be doing… remember people will be unwilling to pay for you to experience the nightlife of South America!

Take a look at some more Top Tips for Fundraising.