We outlined our main aims on the website as follows:
n Build an outdoor classroom to allow pupils and community groups to participate in a wider range of activities outdoors, in any weather! n Purchase pond dipping equipment so children and young people can record and monitor the wildlife in our pond and learn new practical skills in nature conservation. n Purchase shelter building equipment and bush craft tools to enable young people to learn new practical skills, develop their motor skills and participate in team- building activities. n Run CPD and training events led by the school’s Forest School Level 3 practitioner utilising the tools, equipment and outdoor classroom. n Run nature-themed workshops led by the Allen Valley Wildlife Group which will teach children and local people about local wildlife and the importance of nature conservation. n Hold family and community days using the new equipment and the outdoor classroom, encouraging the wider community to foster a love of the outdoors and nature.
16 SUMMER 2022 FundEd
We also specified what we would do if we won the extra £5,000 from Calor, which was to:
n Increase the size of the classroom (£3,600), to allow a whole class not just to sit inside but to complete practical activities, as well as allowing a greater range of community workshops to take place. n Make the shelter more weather proof (£1,200) by adding substantial timber sides to keep the driving rain, wind and snow out. n Run practical workshops (£300) to allow children to be involved in creating the classroom.
To add impact to our crowdfunding
page, we made a video where pupils explained the difference the outdoor classroom would make. We also posted photos of the children taking part in outdoor activities in the space, and included comments from other groups who would also benefit. We publicised our campaign as much as we could both in school and through Facebook with the aim of engaging as many pupils, families and members of our community as possible. People who wanted to support us could sign up or log into the page
and make a donation. For every donation, our campaign received ten points, and we got additional points every time a supporter liked or shared the page. The projects which received the most points then went on to become finalists for the grant awards. The Calor site enables you to offer
incentive rewards for donations, so we came up with a whole range of options, including the chance to throw a whipped cream pie at a
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