FUNDRAISING – Tried and tested
Book challenge
‘We advertised for external stall holders at our Christmas fair. Usborne Books saw our advert and approached us with their book challenge. It was really easy to organise: Usborne Books provided a separate challenge sheet for KS1 and KS2, with challenges such as read a poem, read in a sleeping bag, read in a den, etc. Sponsorship forms and the challenge sheets were sent home with each child, and we sent a follow up on ParentMail and our Facebook page. Children collected sponsors and had to tick off as many as possible. We ran the challenge over February half term to allow the children time to complete the challenges, which they really enjoyed. We raised £1,521 in sponsorship, but the amazing thing about Usborne is that if you raise over a certain amount, they give you an extra 60% in books. So in total we received £2,434-worth of story and educational books. This was the first time we had run this event, but we will definitely look to run it again, especially as it didn’t cost us a penny to run.’ Natalie Saunders-Neate, PTA co-chair, St Margaret’s CofE Primary School, Crawley, West Sussex (460 pupils)
Easter bunny trail
‘Last year, we held an Easter Bunny trail in our local town over the Easter holidays. I approached independent and chain stores on our high street and asked if they would be willing to put up a poster of one of our “escaped bunnies”. Most were delighted to get involved and some went to great lengths to hide their poster. We hid 20 different bunnies in total. In return for a £1 entry fee, children were given a form containing a list of shops where the bunnies were hidden, and once they’d found one they had to write its name on the list. Completed forms were then entered into a prize draw
to win a £10 Amazon voucher (donated by a local estate agent) and there were two runners-up prizes of an Easter Egg (bought in the sale after Easter!). Only pupils at our school could take part in the prize draw, but other local children could still do the trail for a fee of £1, receiving a chocolate bunny as a prize for finishing the trail. It’s not a huge money-spinner – we made just over £100 profit – but we had great feedback from parents, who said it was a fun (and cheap!) way to spend an otherwise dreary afternoon during the Easter holidays!’ Jo Mill, PFA member, Estcots Primary School, East Grinstead, West Sussex (420 pupils)
Pancake sale
‘We decided to hold a Pancake Day sale, and began organising the event around six months in advance, when we set the date. We promoted it four weeks before the event on social media, via flyers in book bags, and using the school’s texting service. The event was held in the dinner hall for an hour after school. We bought ready-made pancakes from Costco and
estimated how many we should buy based on our pupil numbers plus siblings and parents. We decided on the toppings by asking the children what they wanted! We then bought these from Costco and our village Co-op. On the day, five volunteers warmed the pancakes
in a microwave and they were then kept in a warmer. The children could design their own pancakes with toppings of their choice. Options included flavoured sauces, golden syrup, lemon and sugar, marshmallows, sprinkles, berries and biscuits – delicious! We charged £1 per pancake and sold 90. Our
outgoings came to £28 and we boosted profits by offering hot and cold drinks in exchange for donations. We raised £225 in total. Niki Walker and Sarah Stannard, PTA co-chairs, St Edward’s CofE Primary School, Castle Donington, Derby (200 pupils)
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