Fundraising events


ENGAGE WITH THE WIDER COMMUNITY


Music festival Fun factor:  Effort:  Money raised:  Music festivals bring in a big crowd and big prots, but take a lot of work! Set a date, allowing at least four to six months for planning. Draw up a rota and delegate responsibilities. Research and recruit local bands for your line-up. Hire equipment such as lighting, staging, generators and marquees. Order catering supplies if you are doing the cooking, or book external catering companies. Sell tickets and promote the event through posters, yers and the local press. Create a programme and sell advertising space to boost prots. Read our step-by-step guide at pta.co.uk/events.


different craft creations. Theme your event around special occasions, such as Diwali or Christmas (you could use this event to generate artwork for your Christmas card fundraising scheme). Charge a small entrance fee and sell refreshments. Have volunteers on hand to provide practical demonstrations, with nished examples on display for children to draw on for inspiration. Find fabulous spring craft ideas at pinterest.com/ptaplus.


Ceilidh Fun factor:  Effort:  Money raised:  A ceilidh is a traditional Gaelic gathering that involves plenty of music and dancing – perfect for welcoming new families this September. Book a local caller at least three months before your event. A live band will be more expensive but will add to the atmosphere, so weigh up your options. Choose a space that has enough room for people to dance without feeling cramped. Sell tickets in advance and run a rafe. Serve food during the interval, so people have a chance to catch their breath, mingle with friends, and refuel! Read our step-by-step guide, at pta.co.uk/events.


Need


Discover a wealth of craft ideas at pinterest.com/ ptaplus


inspiration?


Pet show Fun factor:  Effort:  Money raised:  A pet show brings together a mix of people and their furry friends! Run a tombola and offer a few side stalls to add to the excitement. Encourage people to enter their pets into different categories for judging, including best ‘rough diamond’ or ‘waggiest tail’ (avoid judging on looks alone). Pets that might nd a trip to school stressful can still take part by being entered into a photo competition – collect images in advance. A range of welfare issues will need to be considered. For guidance from RSPCA, go to pta.co.uk/licences.


Circus Fun factor:  Effort:  Money raised:  Bringing the circus to your school is a surprisingly easy fundraising event to organise and promises great prot potential. Check that you have space for a big top, and that there is no underground pipework on the site. Agree a preferred date (bearing in mind that you may need to book up to two years in advance) and nd a supplier to suit your school size and budget. Decide on your pricing strategy and calculate what to charge per ticket based on your costs. Market the event through posters and yers (most circus suppliers provide a marketing pack), and sell tickets at other school events. Either run the circus as a standalone event or as the headline attraction at your summer fair. Offer refreshments and run a BBQ (weather-permitting!). Read success stories and a step-by- step guide at pta.co.uk/events.


For more information


Our sister site for PTAs features a wealth of day-to-day fundraising advice. Find new event ideas, read testimonials, download step-by-step guides and discover tips for boosting profits. Go to pta.co.uk.


Get the latest fundraising tips sent straight to your inbox. Go to funded.org.uk and follow the newsletter sign-up link.


PTA Print Shop features editable posters and flyers for a range of events. Save time and money by ordering high-quality A3 posters – just £9.95 (+p&p) for 10. Go to ptaprintshop.co.uk.


If you still can’t find what you’re looking for, or want to share your success stories with other schools, drop us an email at editorial@funded.org.uk.


FundEd SPRING 2016 53


IMAGES: ALEXRATHS/THINKSTOCK.CO.UK, PUSHLAMA/THINKSTOCK.CO.UK, COURTESY OF JUNIPER HILL SCHOOL


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48  |  Page 49  |  Page 50  |  Page 51  |  Page 52  |  Page 53  |  Page 54  |  Page 55  |  Page 56  |  Page 57  |  Page 58  |  Page 59  |  Page 60  |  Page 61  |  Page 62  |  Page 63  |  Page 64  |  Page 65  |  Page 66  |  Page 67  |  Page 68