Looking for fundraising ideas for sports clubs that go beyond bake sales and raffles? Hosting a charity sports event is a great way to unite your team, gain support from the local community, and raise funds.
One of the easiest ways to level up the day? Equip your team with custom charity sports kits. Designed to represent your club, build buzz, and make every player feel proud to play for a cause.
At My Club, we make it easy to order fully customised, affordable kits for your fundraiser. We offer nationwide delivery and expert design support so you can easily put sponsor logos on kit.
Sports club fundraising for a charity is an effective way to raise money. Whether it's a friendly match, a sponsored run, or a family fun day, sports fundraisers draw attention. They raise money and build awareness for important causes. By combining team spirit with a clear fundraising goal, your club can do more than just play, you can make a real difference.
Why Charity Branded Sports Kits Work for Fundraising Events
1. They Help You Stand Out
Generic kits = forgettable. Custom team kits = memorable.
With full-colour designs, logos, and names, your team will look coordinated and like true pros. Perfect for media, social media channels and donor engagement.
2. They Represent Your Cause and Club
Your badge, your colours, your sponsors. On every kit.
This visibility leads to more pride and recognition for your cause, club and community.
3. They Boost Team Spirit and Competition
When your team looks and feels good, performance improves. It also creates a buzz around the day and people will spread the word in the local area.
Sports Fundraising Ideas for Clubs That Actually Work
- Host a charity football match at the local park – Think Soccer Aid. Create teams, sell tickets for entry fees, offer branded merch for spectators, friends and family
- Run a sponsored event – Charity runs, the classic car wash with team members, obstacle courses, walkathons
- Organise a family sports day – Kids + parents + fun kits = huge appeal
- Do a kit reveal fundraiser – Unveil your custom charity kit to drive early donations
Top Tip: Custom kits for charity are perfect for photos and PR coverage. They amplify your message and show sponsors real ROI.
If you’re wondering how to fundraise for a sports team, start with a high quality kit. Make supporters and donors need to be part of the fundraising efforts.
And to find full-time sponsors for your team, check out our blog here - https://myclubgroup.co.uk/securing-sponsorship-grassroots-sport/
Where to Get Your Charity Sports Kit
At My Club, we provide:
- Premium materials built for real sports performance
- Unlimited customisation – colours, logos, names & sponsors
- Free design support or use our online Kit Designer tool
- 6-week delivery from design sign-off
Price Guide:
- Custom Shirt: ~£17.50
- Shorts: ~£11.50
- Includes names, numbers, logos & badge
- Low order minimum: 10 kits
- Perfect for clubs, schools, universities and local teams
How to Order Your Kit (Step-by-Step)
- Pick your garments from the relevant sport page – From shirts and shorts to accessories
- Choose a design option – Design your own kit online or brief our experts
- Add names, numbers, logos – Free with every order
- Place your order – Pay deposit, then receive kits within 6 weeks
What Events Can You Use These Kits For?
Any individual or team fundraising!
- Football team fundraisers on match days
- Sponsored runs like marathons & obstacle courses
- Charity rugby matches
- Netball & basketball tournaments
- Novelty or themed events, just a small donation can help
Why Choose My Club?
- UK-based with fast, reliable delivery
- 5-star rated by real clubs and event organisers
- Free design service
- No design limits: match your cause, club, or brand perfectly
- Trusted by over 4,500 grassroots teams and charities
How It Helps You Fundraise Better
- More visibility – Photos of branded kits = more press, posts & money raised
- More sponsors – Kit space = brandable real estate for sponsor exposure
- More sign-ups – People love being part of something official and branded
- More donations – Look the part, play the part, raise more
If you're looking for real, proven fundraising ideas for sports clubs, start with the thing everyone sees: your kit.
FAQs
Q: How do I fundraise for a sports team effectively?
A: Combine a local event (like a match or fun run) with a custom charity kit to boost awareness, team morale, and donations.
Q: What’s the minimum order?
A: Our minimum order is 10 units. Think 5 shirts and 5 shorts or 10 shirts.
Q: How long does delivery take?
A: Around 6 weeks from final design sign-off.
Q: Can I include logos, names and numbers?
A: Yes — they’re all sublimated and included in the base price.
Ready to launch your club’s most successful fundraiser yet?
Create a custom charity sports kit that looks the part and raises more.
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