Fundraise
If you’re looking to fundraise for Operation Smile there are lots of different ways to go about it. It can be something as small as putting a collection tin out on your desk at work or in a common area at your school, or you can go as big as you like organising a gala, charity football matches, non-uniform days, or fetes and charity parties!
We have a really friendly Fundraising Team here at Operation Smile who are on hand to answer any of your questions and who will be very happy to support you from Day One! You can drop them an email at events.uk@operationsmile.org or give them a call on 020 3475 5126.
There’s also the option of taking part in one of our challenge events whether it be running, cycling or taking part in a group obstacle race! All the information you need can be found on our Community Hub.
Organise your own event
Organising your own event is an excellent way to make a huge impact on children’s lives around the world. As a fundraiser for Operation Smile, you can inspire others to support what you do in the name of helping children across the world.
Bake a Smile
Whether it’s elevenses, afternoon tea or because it’s Wednesday; a yummy cake, delicious brownie or scrummy biscuit is always a welcome treat! After all, we are a nation of great bakers - cakes, biscuits, scones and so much more! We’re here to help you every step of the way in planning and organising your fundraising events before, during and after the event.
Download your Bake a Smile Fundraising Kit now!
45 Minute Challenge
We all have busy and active lives, so we are asking for just 45 minutes of your time to do something life changing for children born with a cleft in the developing world. Join our #45minutechallenge starting on World Health Day to help change children’s lives! Take on a sponsored #45minutechallenge for Operation Smile from 7-14th April to help provide the free and safe 45 minute surgery these disadvantaged children need.
Hold a Collection Tin
Holding one of our new collection tins on your premises will not only help change the lives of thousands of children every year, you will be raising brand awareness for such a vital cause!
On average, a collection tin holds about £50. This means that if you fill up your tin once every four months, at the end of the year you will have changed a child’s life!
You can request your collection tin today here
Get others involved!
We know that it's hard to find time to fundraise, but maybe you know someone else who can? Pubs, schools, employers, religious institutes, community groups, scouts/guides, local businesses, and many more are always looking to support a good cause!
Do you know anyone involved in one of these? Could your office do a dress down day, Bake a Smile, or hold a collection tin? If so, get in touch with them and tell them why Operation Smile is so important.
All you need to do is introduce them to Operation Smile’s Fundraising Team events.uk@operationsmile.org - and we’ll do the rest – it’s that simple!
Give As You Live
If you’re a keen online shopper, Give as you Live is the perfect way to raise money for Operation Smile while you shop and it’s completely FREE!
Over 4,000 top retailers are taking part, including Amazon, John Lewis, ASOS, Marks & Spencer and Debenhams! For every purchase you make, the retailer donates a percentage to Operation Smile! How fantastic is that?!
Savoo Search, Save and Raise
We’re excited to announce Savoo Search, Save and Raise as a new fundraising partner using their innovative way of donating. Simply use Savoo Search as your default search engine, register as a user and Savoo will donate 1p for every search.
If you’re looking to do some online shopping and want to get some great discounts, Savoo has thousands of voucher codes & deals that will save you money and they’ll donate up to 50% of its commission from a customer’s chosen voucher back to Operation Smile. To get started simply follow the link here.
CHARITABLE BOOKINGS
CHARITABLE BOOKINGS is the FREE philanthropic lifestyle app and website that includes fantastic benefits and gives back to Operation Smile at absolutely no cost to you.
The CHARITABLE BOOKINGS app and website are free and easy to use and has lots of great features that will keep you coming back again and again for more. Includes flight bookings, restaurant bookings, hotel bookings, recipes, cook books, restaurant deals and secret restaurant tips, events and even a lifestyle magazine.
Their mission is to simply help raise unrestricted funds and awareness for a growing list of over 500,000 incredible UK and US registered charitable causes from local projects to global endeavours without costing charities or you anything.