Games, Quizzes & Fundraisers
North Yorkshire Community Events
Support local causes while enjoying fun community events, quiz nights, and charity challenges across North Yorkshire
SUN 26 OCT
Charity Football Match
Easingwold Town Football Club
Support local charity through football! Join us for an exciting community match with all proceeds going to a great local cause. Come and cheer on the teams!
SAT 16 NOV
Ripon Rotary Christmas Quiz
Ripon Racecourse
Annual festive quiz night raising funds for local charities. Teams of 4-6 people welcome. Includes supper, raffle, and great prizes. Book your table early!
FRI 22 NOV
Pub Quiz Night
Various pubs, Thirsk & Ripon
Regular weekly quiz nights at local pubs. Test your general knowledge, enjoy good company, and support local venues. Check individual pub schedules for dates.
DEC 2025
St Leonard’s Hospice Christmas Raffle
Throughout North Yorkshire
Annual Christmas raffle supporting St Leonard’s Hospice. Amazing prizes and supporting vital hospice care in our community. Tickets available across the region.
VARIOUS DATES
Coffee Morning Fundraisers
Churches and Community Centres
Regular coffee mornings across North Yorkshire supporting local charities. Enjoy homemade cakes, friendly conversation, and support good causes in your community.
SAT 30 NOV
Charity Bingo Night
Community Centres across North Yorkshire
Traditional bingo evenings raising funds for local causes. Great prizes, refreshments available, and a fun night out supporting your community.
DEC 2025
Christmas Tombola & Raffles
Various venues across North Yorkshire
Festive tombolas and raffles at Christmas markets and community events. Win fantastic prizes while supporting local charities and good causes.
JAN 2026
New Year Quiz Championships
Pubs and Venues, Ripon & Thirsk
Start the new year with a test of your knowledge! Special quiz nights with bigger prizes and championship titles up for grabs. Form your team today!
SPRING 2026
Charity Duck Race
River Ure, Ripon
Annual rubber duck race down the River Ure! Sponsor a duck, watch the race, and support local charities. A fun family event that’s become a local tradition.
JUNE 2026
The Great Knaresborough Bed Race
Knaresborough Town Centre
Yorkshire’s wackiest fundraising event! 2.4-mile course with decorated beds, fancy dress, and a 30-yard swim through the River Nidd. Legendary athletic challenge!
REGULAR
Church Hall Quiz Nights
Various Church Halls
Monthly quiz nights at church halls across the region supporting parish activities and local projects. Friendly atmosphere, all welcome, teams of 4-6 people.
VARIOUS DATES
Charity Race Nights
Community Venues, North Yorkshire
Virtual horse racing nights raising funds for local causes. Place your bets, enjoy the excitement, and support community projects. Great entertainment for all ages!
Join North Yorkshire’s Thriving Fundraising Community
North Yorkshire communities have a proud tradition of supporting local charities and good causes through fun fundraising events, quiz nights, games, and sponsored challenges. From traditional