FUNDRAISING – Sponsored events
correct word, and are then tested when they return from the holidays. Award prizes to the top fundraisers in each class, year or key stage.
Word in a word Give every child a sponsorship form and asked them to fi nd as many words as they can within your school name. Give prizes for the most words, the longest word, the most unusual word and the best anagram.
still communicate with their teachers and each other.
Read-a-thon Make the activity accessible by encouraging children to read in a way that suits them, whether that’s 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.
LEGO fi rewalk
Lay out a path of LEGO bricks – around 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 40 SPRING 2019
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practise their lengths. Adapt the sponsorship accordingly, for example per metre for younger children and per length for older. Consider encouraging the students to complete the challenge in teams for added enjoyment – and rivalry! Approach your local sports centre and see if you can negotiate a discount, or even free use.
Walk or run A sponsored walk or run is a fantastic way to promote exercise and bring your local community together. If making a day of it, boost profi ts with refreshments stalls and add fun with some fancy dress or by turning it into a colour run.
Spelling test Ask teachers to prepare a spelling test for their class. Children can practise the words and seek sponsorship, e.g. 10p for every
Go chocolate-free See if your pupils (and their families!) can give up chocolate and/ or sweet treats for a whole month - or longer. Consider running this during Lent (from 6 April 2019).
Powershot challenge Ask pupils to seek sponsorship to achieve their fastest shot at goal, allowing three turns each. Obtain a speed-radar machine to record the speed of each shot - local sports clubs may allow you to hire or borrow one. Give people an incentive to take part by having a range of prizes up for grabs, and award prizes to the pupils with the fastest shot and most sponsorship money raised.
Tips and advice ● Using an online platform to
collect donations means you don’t have to worry about keeping track of cash.
● Claim Gift Aid and raise an extra 25p for every £1 donated. Use JustGiving’s online platform and they take care of this for you. ● Let people know what you’re raising money for. People will always be more willing to donate when they know the difference their donation will make.
● Contact local community groups such as Lions Clubs International as they often organise events, such as sponsored swims, into which not-for-profi t organisations can enter a team.
● Visit
pta.co.uk/sponsored for more in-depth g uides.
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