You can raise money for House of Sadaqa by setting up your own fundraising page and asking your network to sponsor something you are already doing. A birthday, a race, a challenge, a shaved head, a month without coffee. The activity matters less than having a specific reason to ask.
Why personal fundraisers work
People give to people. A message from someone you know, doing something specific, for a reason they can explain, outperforms any charity advertisement. You are not asking strangers for money. You are giving people who already like you a straightforward way to back you.
Ideas that work
- Birthday fundraisers. Ask for donations instead of gifts. Easy, and people rarely say no.
- Physical challenges. A run, a ride, a hike, or the Charity Winter Plunge.
- Give something up. Coffee, takeaway or social media for a month, sponsored.
- Workplace efforts. Team challenges, casual Fridays, morning teas.
- Milestones. Weddings, anniversaries, graduations, or a fundraiser in memory of someone.
Setting it up
- Register through a House of Sadaqa campaign to get your own page.
- Personalise it. Add a photo and explain in your own words why you are doing this. Two honest sentences beat a polished paragraph.
- Set a target. Something achievable. You can always raise it once you pass it, which itself prompts more giving.
- Donate first. An empty page is hard to join. Starting it yourself removes that barrier.
- Share it. WhatsApp and direct messages work far better than a single social post.
Raising more than you expect
- Ask individually. A personal message converts many times better than a broadcast post.
- Ask more than once. Most people intend to donate and forget. A reminder is not nagging.
- Be specific about impact. “$100 helps buy a fridge for a family starting over” lands harder than “please donate”.
- Post updates. Progress, photos and the moment itself all bring in late donations.
- Thank people publicly. It is decent, and it reminds others the page exists.
Worth knowing: most fundraisers receive a large share of their total in the final days. If things look slow early, that is normal. Keep going.
Where the money goes
Funds support local families through the Family Support Program, providing whitegoods, furniture, household essentials and emergency relief. Donations over $2 are tax-deductible, and your supporters receive receipts automatically.
Frequently asked questions
How do I start a fundraiser for House of Sadaqa?
Register through one of our campaigns to get your own fundraising page, personalise it with a photo and your reason for fundraising, then share it with your network.
Do I need a minimum target?
No. Setting an achievable target helps, and you can raise it once you pass it, which often encourages more donations.
Are donations to my fundraiser tax-deductible?
Yes. House of Sadaqa is a DGR-endorsed charity, so donations over $2 are tax-deductible and receipts are issued automatically.
What kind of fundraiser works best?
Anything specific and personal. Birthdays, physical challenges, giving something up for a month, and workplace efforts all work well because they give people a concrete reason to give.
Can I fundraise in memory of someone?
Yes. Many people set up a fundraiser in memory of a family member, and some also contribute to the Waqf Fund so the benefit continues over the long term.
Support the work behind this article
House of Sadaqa is a registered Australian charity helping local families in crisis with household essentials, whitegoods and emergency relief. There are three direct ways to be part of it:
- Donate, with donations over $2 tax-deductible
- Volunteer your time in the warehouse, on outreach runs, or at events
- Clear a NSW fine through a Work and Development Order
You can also support us without donating a cent, simply by choosing one of our social enterprises. Each one puts its profits back into supporting families:
- Goodwill Connect, NBN internet for Greater Sydney
- Panda Paper, premium bamboo toilet paper delivered to your door
- The Goodwill Laundry, self-serve laundry in Bankstown
- The Goodwill Shop, our op-shops in Revesby and Bankstown