How to fundraise

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How to fundraise for your challenge

There are currently 3 million people living with cancer in the UK today. It's Macmillan's goal to be there for everyone from the moment of diagnosis, but we can't do this without your support. There are so many fun and easy ways to raise money, and we've listed some below to get you started.

Fundraising ideas

Boost your fundraising on and off the course and have fun at the same time. Take inspiration from our new golf fundraising mini-games and ideas.

Let your team page do the hard work

When you ask friends and family to sponsor you, don't forget to share the link to your team's fundraising page. It makes giving super easy!

Make work, work for you

Ask your workplace if they can match the money you raise. Lots of companies do this, and it can double your total.

You can also ask your work friends to donate using the sponsorship form in your pack. Remember to tell them about Gift Aid — it means that for every £1 donated, Macmillan can claim back 25% from HMRC, so you raise 25% more at no extra cost to them.

Aim high

You're helping people with cancer in a big way. And guess what? You could also win a trip to the Finals weekend in Portugal all expenses paid! Keep an eye on your progress on the View Teams page. Make sure all your fundraising is in by 4 September 2026. Competition prize terms and conditions apply.

Ask your club for a hand

Tell your golf club you're raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support. They might help by lowering or waiving your green fees. Ask if you can tee off early and play through too.

Golf fundraising mini-games

Boost your fundraising on and off the course and have fun at the same time. Here are some extra ways to raise even more:

  • Guess the Golf Balls in the Jar - you could also do this with tees
  • Silly Hat Hole – everyone plays one hole wearing the silliest hat they can find
  • Golf Trick Shot Show – show off your best moves for donations
  • "Beat the Pro" Hole - see if anyone can outplay the club pro for a donation

Spread the word

  • Put up a poster in your club
  • Add the Longest Day Golf Challenge banners to your social media.
  • Make a collection box and pop it in the bar. You can use the stickers in your pack to make anything a collection tin.
  • Tell your local newspaper — they love good news stories!

Other ways to donate

People can give money in lots of ways:

  • Through your online team page
  • At NatWest, Ulster Bank or Royal Bank of Scotland using your team reference number
  • By post - send cheques made out to Macmillan Cancer Support to:

    The Longest Day Golf Challenge
    Macmillan Cancer Support
    PO Box 791
    York
    YO1 0NJ

Visit the Macmillan shop

Show off your challenge with merchandise from the online shop.

The top four fundraising teams win a golfing weekend in Portugal, so make sure all your fundraising has reached us by 4 September 2026 to be in with a chance to win! Terms and conditions apply.