Whether you’re looking for something simple or a large-scale event, there are sponsored activities for every occasion! By Heather Park
simple to spectacular
SPONSORSHIP SUGGESTIONS
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ponsored activities have huge potential. Participants can raise funds by doing almost anything, from a
spelling bee to a Three Peaks Challenge. Because of this, children, staff and parents can all take an active role in the fundraising – meaning more money can be raised. Fundraising in this way widens
your potential donor base and can be a visible way to raise awareness of your school's needs. Money can
be pledged either as a general contribution or for set targets, such as the number of laps of the school platforms means supporters can pledge at their convenience and you don’t have to worry about keeping track of cash. Using a JustGiving Campaign page means individuals can link to it and everyone can see what you’re raising funds for. And JustGiving can also claim Gift Aid on your behalf (if eligible).
QUICK AND EASY
Matchbox challenge Challenge pupils to see how many Ross (£10.95 for 90) so they’re all the same size. Give one to each child, with a sponsorship form and a letter include a deadline and rules (you don’t want any toenail clippings!). Download templates from
pta.co.uk/ sponsored/matchbox-challenge.
Silence teachers’ support, it’s by running a sponsored silence! Consider how long pupils need to stay quiet for – make sure it’s achievable and relevant to the age group concerned. A 15-minute silence is good for younger children, but secondary school pupils should be able to manage a whole day – just make sure you provide plenty of paper so they can still communicate with their teachers and each other.
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Read-a-thon A sponsored read is sure to be a hit with parents and teachers for its links with the curriculum. Make the activity accessible by encouraging children to read in the way that suits them – independently, aloud, with an adult or online. Pupils are sponsored for either the number of minutes or occasions for which they read over a set amount of time.
Jump Rope for Heart Five- to 13-year-olds can take part in the British Heart Foundation’s Jump Rope for Heart skipping challenge. Sign up for free, and receive teaching resources, skipping ropes and access to the online hub. Any funds raised are then split between the British Heart Foundation (80%) and your school (20%). For more details, visit
bhf.org.uk/get- involved/events/ schools-events.
MAKE AN EVENT OF IT
LEGO firewalk alternative to the real thing, and can be completed by a much wider age group! Lay out a path of LEGO bricks – half a metre wide by two metres long – and place gym mats along each side in case of any slips. LEGO walkers can be sponsored to take on the ultimate challenge: to walk over the bricks! Younger children taking part might want to keep their socks on to protect their delicate feet.
Swim A sponsored swim is a brilliant way for students to practise their lengths. Adapt the sponsorship for younger children and per length for older. Consider encouraging the students to complete the challenge in teams for added enjoyment – and needs to your local sports centre and see if you can negotiate a discount, or, better still, free use!
Find more ideas online
Find more quick and
easy fundraising ideas, as well as step-by-step event-planning guides at
funded.org.uk.
It’s a Knockout Events with a large initial outlay can be off-putting, but investing in a fun idea that will draw people in means more participants and therefore
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