# Captain Tom 100 round up of excellent fundraising ideas - Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2021/04/30/captain-tom-100-round-up-of-excellent-fundraising-ideas/ - Published: 2021-04-30T08:11:54+01:00 - Author: Melanie May **The Captain Tom 100 Challenge takes place this weekend, from today, 30 April to Monday 3 May.** It is inviting people all over the world to celebrate Captain Tom’s life and take on a challenge based around the number 100 to raise funds for charity – whether it’s the [Captain Tom Foundation](https://captaintom.org/) or another good cause. The Foundation has [teamed up with Crowdfunder for the event](https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/captain-tom-100), with the platform promising to give [100% of the funds raised to charity](https://fundraising.co.uk/2021/04/28/crowdfunder-to-pass-on-100-of-funds-raised-in-the-captain-tom-100-challenge/) by taking no platform or transaction fees. ## Advertisement [⌊Posthub advert. You create the campaign. We'll handle the postal journey. Get started at post-hub.co.uk.⌉](https://fundraising.co.uk/ads/posthub-20261007-300x250/) This weekend would have been Captain Tom’s 101^(st) birthday. Almost 1,500 people have also created fundraising pages on Virgin Money Giving, benefitting more than 1,300 local and national charities. The creative fundraising ideas include knitting expert Greda Aleksandraviciute galvanising 100 crochet experts to knit baby blankets to raise funds for Baby Basics, and nine-year-old football fan, Bobby Stafford, who is aiming to score 100 goals to raise funds for Birmingham’s Children’s Hospital where he had been treated when he was seriously ill. Here are some more examples of the fundraising ideas people and organisations alike have come up with: > We will honour Captain Sir Tom Moore and help build on his incredible legacy by > participating in the [#CaptainTom100](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CaptainTom100?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > challenge over the course of the Portuguese Grand Prix weekend. > Find out more > 👇 > — Williams Racing (@WilliamsRacing) [April 21, 2021](https://twitter.com/WilliamsRacing/status/1384796207868952577?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Williams Racing is aiming to complete 100 pitstops over the course of three days– and the Portuguese Grand Prix weekend – with both the trackside team in Portimão and staff at the factory in Grove. The team is fundraising for the work of its Official Charity, Spinal Injuries Association (SIA). > Preparation is under way for our [#CaptainTom100](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CaptainTom100?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > challenge tomorrow! > Our 'Captain Tom Centennial' bearing [@captaintommoore](https://twitter.com/captaintommoore?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)' > s name will make 100 stops at stations across our network in just over 40 hours. > Join us tomorrow and follow us on Facebook at GWRUK for live coverage! [pic.twitter.com/3pJetGOis1](https://t.co/3pJetGOis1) > — GWR (@GWRHelp) [April 29, 2021](https://twitter.com/GWRHelp/status/1387756819691487232?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) GWR’s challenge will see its ‘Captain Tom Centennial’, which bears Captain Tom’s name, make 100 stops at stations across its network in just over 40 hours. It will run from London Paddington to Penzance, Penzance to London Paddington then London Paddington to Swansea on Friday. GWR is asking people to follow it on the day & [donate online](http://captaintom.org). https://twitter.com/sccoalition/status/1387403728915992582 The Small Charities Coalition set itself the challenge of writing 100 cards to 100 of its champions in 100 minutes. The team of 4 didn’t quite make it – getting to 84 in that time, but is still putting in a sterling effort to complete all 100 cards, and is asking people to sponsor them. > We hope that [#100LaughsWithLifespace](https://twitter.com/hashtag/100LaughsWithLifespace?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > will make you smile for two reasons. The jokes are…hilarious! And your donation > will help our mentors to support the growing number of young people whose wellbeing > and mental health has been affected by Covid-19. Link in bio [#CaptainTom100](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CaptainTom100?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > [pic.twitter.com/wsg7L70Kt8](https://t.co/wsg7L70Kt8) > — Lifespace Trust (@lifespacetrust) [April 28, 2021](https://twitter.com/lifespacetrust/status/1387318894650667011?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) With Captain Tom’s brother Arthur said to be the family comedian Lifespace Trust thought a joke book would be a perfect tribute and has come up with 100 Laughs with Lifespace. It is hoping people will join it in making people laugh and smile (or even groan) by telling 100 jokes over the bank holiday weekend and donating or fundraising for the charity. > This weekend is the [#CaptainTom100](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CaptainTom100?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > > As part of the 'Captain Tom 100 Challenge,' the fundraising team at the [#Charity](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Charity?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > are taking on the ‘100 Thank You Challenge’ to show their appreciation for the > hospice teamMarketing Officer Dave has been busy baking – [https://t.co/8KHQl3sHkm](https://t.co/8KHQl3sHkm) > [pic.twitter.com/kfodU7MMmC](https://t.co/kfodU7MMmC) > — Salisbury Hospice (@SalisburySHC) [April 28, 2021](https://twitter.com/SalisburySHC/status/1387323333168046082?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) As part of the Captain Tom 100 Challenge, the fundraising team and Trustees at Salisbury Hospice Charity are taking on the rather lovely ‘100 Thank You Challenge’ to show their appreciation for the hospice staff team and acknowledge their hard work and commitment. Over the bank holiday weekend, they will perform 100 thank you gestures for the Hospice Team, from delivering handmade thank you cards and baked goods to washing cars and much more, and [are also fundraising](https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/salisbury-hospice-charitys-100-thank-you-chal) for the hospice. > Join our 100 minute virtual dance party here and invite others, the more the merrier. > > Sign up: [https://t.co/ybvLT8wFLg](https://t.co/ybvLT8wFLg).Support Sunday Assembly( > London) during [#CaptainTom100](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CaptainTom100?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > by donating here [https://t.co/4bjgqqj38S](https://t.co/4bjgqqj38S)[#Dance](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dance?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > [#fridaynightfunkin](https://twitter.com/hashtag/fridaynightfunkin?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > [@ministryofsound](https://twitter.com/ministryofsound?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/RKveqgCRsh](https://t.co/RKveqgCRsh) > — Sunday Assembly London (@SundayA_London) [April 28, 2021](https://twitter.com/SundayA_London/status/1387372271140966400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Sunday Assembly London is holding a 100-minute virtual dance party on Friday night to raise funds. There will be a warm up and then a danceathon hosted by a DJ. #### And a few more…. Collecting 100 smiles from 100 almshouses > Couldn’t resist sharing these smiles as part of the [#CaptainTom100](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CaptainTom100?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > challenge. We hope to collect 100 smiles from 100 almshouses to share some joy > and raise awareness of the charities supporting our almshouse residents across > the UK [@AlmshouseAssoc](https://twitter.com/AlmshouseAssoc?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > [@captaintommoore](https://twitter.com/captaintommoore?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/2Nv2DMR05h](https://t.co/2Nv2DMR05h) > — AlmshouseAssocFundraising (@AlmshouseFund) [April 22, 2021](https://twitter.com/AlmshouseFund/status/1385164298520088576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Signal volunteer Frances is planning to transplant 100 seedlings or crochet 100 butterflies > Have you thought up your Captain Tom 100 Challenge yet? Our fantastic volunteer > Frances has had two wonderful ideas for her challenge – to transplant 100 seedlings > or crochet 100 butterflies! Find out more here: [https://t.co/TyHc3QjzVp](https://t.co/TyHc3QjzVp) > > [#CaptainTom100](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CaptainTom100?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > [#shropshire](https://twitter.com/hashtag/shropshire?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > [#charity](https://twitter.com/hashtag/charity?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/BoN6bpmKUi](https://t.co/BoN6bpmKUi) > — Signal (@SignalCharity) [April 23, 2021](https://twitter.com/SignalCharity/status/1385591696990392320?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Hall School is hugging 100 trees > Hug 100 trees [#CaptainTom100](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CaptainTom100?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > [#wimbledoncommon](https://twitter.com/hashtag/wimbledoncommon?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > [pic.twitter.com/DZTSNo0odL](https://t.co/DZTSNo0odL) > — Hall School Wimbledon (@hsw_school) [April 28, 2021](https://twitter.com/hsw_school/status/1387352481592655878?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) 100 minutes of drumming from the Monday Nite Club > Support our [#CaptainTom100](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CaptainTom100?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > challenge! 100 minutes of drumming 💯🪘 > Donate [@Localgiving](https://twitter.com/Localgiving?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > [https://t.co/uiAUsGs4uj](https://t.co/uiAUsGs4uj) > — Monday Nite Club (@mondayniteclub1) [April 28, 2021](https://twitter.com/mondayniteclub1/status/1387301936739885057?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Making 100 things with fabric > Thank you [@technokitten](https://twitter.com/technokitten?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > for taking on [#CaptainTom100](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CaptainTom100?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Challenge in support of our younger and older people. > Helen is making 100 things > with fabric from 30 April – 3 May! You can support Helen's fundraiser here: [https://t.co/lRfDauTh0e](https://t.co/lRfDauTh0e) > [pic.twitter.com/ZRP9i2KtWd](https://t.co/ZRP9i2KtWd) > — Magic Me (@MagicMeArts) [April 28, 2021](https://twitter.com/MagicMeArts/status/1387466645631762432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Litter picking 100 pieces of rubbish > [#CaptainTom100](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CaptainTom100?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > join me this weekend and do what you can! You could pick up 100 pieces of litter > over the weekend (like me)! Do whatever you can to look after the environment > and keep Sir Captain Tom’s legacy alive!Together we can make a difference!💚🌎 > ♻️🚯 [pic.twitter.com/mH6tiqOG0P](https://t.co/mH6tiqOG0P) > — A bag a day keeps the litter away💚🌎♻️🚯 (@Heatherlitter) [April 28, 2021](https://twitter.com/Heatherlitter/status/1387468166545215490?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Doing 100 good deeds > So many of you are completing your 100 good deeds as part of our [#CaptainTom100](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CaptainTom100?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > challenge. Remember to bring your grids in by Friday to go into the draw to win > Our Captain Sir Tom teddy! [pic.twitter.com/YmS9JfxNXe](https://t.co/YmS9JfxNXe) > — Glenmere School (@GlenmereSchool) [April 27, 2021](https://twitter.com/GlenmereSchool/status/1387137947011538956?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)