School Fundraising
Parents, teachers, students and PTA members all need to raise funds for their school or pre-school at some point, but it can be tricky knowing where to start or what are the best fundraising ideas. On this page you can find a host of easy, quick and fun fundraising ideas, projects and activities, ideal for most schools. Best of all, they all feature free samples, activities and ideas for fundraisers that will get you started.
7 Key Free Teaching Resources
The Cookbook Initiative
Create your Own School’s Healthy Cookbook & Promote Healthy Eating Whilst Fundraising
Find out more about The Cookbook Initiative
Practical Action
Inspiring resources on sustainability, climate change, renewable energy and global learning
Find out more about Practical Action
Barnardo’s Big Toddle
Join the Barnado's Big Toddle this Year and Raise Money for Charity in the Biggest 0-5 Event of the Year
Find out more about Banardo's Big Toddle
Bag2School
Raise Money Selling your Unwanted Textiles to Bag2School & Recycle!
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Class Fundraising
Art pack and samples for cards and products featuring artwork by pupils
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School Fundraising Ideas for Teachers
Top Tips for School Fundraisers
1. Decide on your target for fundraising and what it is for. Then let everybody know. The more specific you can be, the better.
2. Understand the circumstances of your parents and school community. Be realistic about what you can achieve and what people will be willing to give.
3. Combine fundraising events and activities with products and projects to add variety.
4. Try something new as well as using well established fundraising activities.
5. Make sure you publicise your events or products in school newsletters, on noticeboards and posters to get as many people involved and aware as possible.
6. Go into PTA meetings with lots of ideas and be prepared for only a few of them to be popular.
7. Play on the strengths of your school and the curriculum. A FairTrade event for example works brilliantly as a way of teaching children about citizenship and healthy eating as well as raising money for charity.
8. Start small if you are not confident. Every little helps.
9. Get the support of staff, parents and the children. The best fundraisers come from the ideas of the kids. 10. Use key calendar dates such as Easter or Christmas to tie in with fundraising for your school or charity.
