8 charity t-shirt design ideas for your next fundraising events.

Charity t-shirts do more than raise money; they help spark conversations and create awareness for your cause. Whether you’re fundraising or celebrating a charity milestone, the right t-shirt can leave a lasting impression. From eye-catching designs to smart collaborations, there are several ways to make your campaign stand out.

In this guide, we’ll explore creative charity t-shirt ideas to suit any cause and explore how Adobe Express can help you design impactful, on-brand shirts that can connect with your audience and drive real results.

1. Charity milestone t-shirts.

You can celebrate major achievements, such as hitting a fundraising goal or celebrating a 10-year anniversary, with commemorative milestone t-shirts. These work well for galas, donor recognition events, or year-end wrap-ups. When creating these charity t-shirts, you can include the year, your charity logo, and a bold number or phrase such as “10 Years of Impact.” Complement them further with brand colours or use gold, silver, or navy for a premium feel.

2. Charity fundraising event t-shirts.

Perfect for bake sales, raffles, or fairs, event-specific charity t-shirts help unify your team and give supporters a fun keepsake. Include event details, dates, and a catchy design tied to your cause. Keep prints bold and easy to read. Use colours that match the event theme i.e., bright hues for casual events or monochromes for formal fundraisers.

3. Team charity walk or run t-shirts.

Create a sense of team spirit with matching charity t-shirts for charity walks, marathons, or cycling events. Include your charity logo, team name, and an inspiring tagline such as “Running for Hope.” Go for breathable, moisture-wicking fabrics. Bright colours like neon green, orange, or royal blue can work well for visibility during outdoor events.

4. Charity sports day t-shirts.

Unite participants and volunteers at charity sports days with playful, competitive charity t-shirts. Add team names, logos, or fun sports graphics. Great for school fundraisers, corporate challenge days, or local tournaments. Use color-coding to differentiate teams (like reds vs blues), and go for comfortable cotton blends for all-day wear.

5. Partner with a charity for an exclusive t-shirt collection.

Collaborate with a local partnership to design a limited-edition charity t-shirt collection that reflects your charity’s mission. This works well for influencers, brands, or artists supporting causes they care about. Include bold artwork or symbolic elements. Choose trendy colour palettes, such as muted pastels or earthy tones, to appeal to style-conscious supporters and raise awareness with every wear.

6. Custom t-shirts for seasonal charity events.

Seasonal fundraisers like Christmas charity drives, summer appeals, or harvest festivals events are perfect for themed charity t-shirts. Use holiday icons (snowflakes, hearts, suns) or seasonal colours (red and green for Christmas, orange for autumn). Add playful slogans like “Wrap Up Hunger” or “Spread Summer Smiles” to reflect the season.

7. Charity Slogan T-shirts.

Bold, statement charity t-shirts featuring punchy slogans can spark conversations and rally support. Use empowering phrases like “Together for Change” or “Kindness Is Contagious.” These are ideal for awareness campaigns or casual fundraising drives. Stick to simple, high-contrast designs—black on white or white on navy—and use large fonts for easy readability.

8. Charity tribute or memorial t-shirts.

These charity t-shirts honour loved ones or mark meaningful dates, making them a touching addition to memorial walks, remembrance events, or tribute fundraisers. Include the person’s name, dates, a favourite quote, or symbol. Choose soft, neutral colours like heather grey, light blue, or soft lavender for a respectful tone. Keep designs understated but heartfelt.

How can Adobe Express help you create your own charity t-shirt?

Designing a standout charity t-shirt doesn’t have to be complicated. Adobe Express offers simple, intuitive tools that make it easy to create designs that inspire, engage, and raise awareness for your cause.

1. Create your own charity t-shirt from scratch.

Start fresh and bring your unique vision to life using Adobe Express’s charity t-shirt maker. Add your charity’s logo, colours, and messaging with ease; no design experience needed.

Design your own t-shirt

2. Check out existing charity fundraising t-shirt designs.

Need a little inspiration? Browse a wide range of ready-to-customise charity t-shirt templates tailored for fundraising events, awareness campaigns, and more—all designed to spark ideas and save time.

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3. Get ready for your charity event with t-shirt printing on demand.

Once your design is ready, take it to print with Adobe Express’s on-demand t-shirt printing. Perfect for delivering professional-quality shirts, without the upfront bulk orders or hassle.

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Generate charity posters, flyers and more with the AI template generator.

Need quick, eye-catching materials to promote your fundraiser? Adobe Express’s AI template generator lets you instantly create custom posters, flyers, and social posts tailored to your cause. Simply describe what you need, like a charity walk poster or donation drive flyer, and watch it generate polished, ready-to-edit designs in seconds.

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Good to know.

Can a charity sell t-shirts?

Absolutely. Selling t-shirts is a smart way for charities to raise funds, build brand awareness, and connect with supporters. While it’s a great income stream, charities should note that profits from non-primary purpose trading may be taxable, even if they go toward supporting the cause.

What are some other charity fundraising ideas?

Beyond t-shirts, charities can get creative with bake sales, online auctions, sponsored challenges, quiz nights, or crowdfunding campaigns. Hosting community events, donation drives, or selling branded merchandise like tote bags and mugs are also great ways to boost engagement, raise funds, and spread the word about your cause.

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Is Adobe Express free?

Yes, our free plan offers many core features including thousands of templates, photo editing and effects, animation, and 5 GB of storage. See our pricing page for details and to compare plans.