Charity and fundraising events: activity days near York

The short answer.

An activity day makes a brilliant fundraiser: people are happy to be sponsored for a challenge, and the day itself builds your team of supporters. Schools, clubs, charities and workplaces all run them.

What the day is like.

Sponsored, suited up and ready. The cause gets the money, and everyone gets the story.

Marshals trained to UKPSF standards run every session, starting with a safety briefing. Team activities are private to your group, on permanent woodland zones built up since 1988.

Our best picks.

• The big eventSponsored paintball for up to about 100 players.See Paintball
• The inclusive optionSponsored Laser Tag: nothing fired, always private.See Laser Tag
• The survival challengeZombie Apocalypse Training: who has the best survival percentage?See Zombie Apocalypse Training

Planning your visit.

1. FirstChoose your cause and targetAgree a sponsorship amount per player on top of the activity price.
2. ThenBook the activityCall 01757 289322 with your numbers and preferred date.
3. Before the dayShare the participant formEveryone e-signs their own from the booking portal.
4. On the dayPlay, photograph, sharePhotos from the day help your supporters’ final push.

What it costs.

• 40 players, 2 hours of paintball40 × £30 = £1,200 in bookings.
• 20 players, Laser Tag20 × £25 = £500.
• SponsorshipEvery player collects on top of their place.
• Extra paintballs£8 per 100.

Worth knowing.

• No alcohol before or during any activity.
• Participant forms are signed online before the day, by a parent or guardian for under-18s.
• Saturday paintball isn’t automatically private. Call before booking if you need it to be.
• Free parking with space for minibuses and coaches, 10 minutes from York.

Your questions, answered.

In summary.

• Sponsored challengesPeople love to be sponsored.
• Up to about 100For paintball.
• Standard pricesFrom £20 per person.
• Call to plan01757 289322.