FUNDRAISING – Sporty fundraisers
Borrowing equipment Remember, it’s not only the school’s equipment that may be open to you, but potentially that of other local organisations. If you have a nearby gym, could you use its rowing machine or static bike for a rowing or cycling challenge? Your local football club may have a speed-radar machine that means you can have a powershot challenge, where you measure the speed of a football being kicked into the goal. A nearby golf club may let you use its putting green for a competition. Ask your local Lions and Rotary clubs if they have anything you can borrow.
Public events Holding events for the public rather than just the school community means more pockets to profit from – and wider awareness of your cause. Hold an event that’s unusual or new to your area to pull people in who aren’t associated with the school.
Colour run: These fun runs involving brightly coloured powder are hugely popular, but are often open to adults only, so you can fill a gap in your community with an event that allows children to enter too. The non-toxic powder washes away easily without staining clothes or the ground.
It’s a knockout: This fun event is sure to attract lots of spectators as well as those taking part. Inflatables companies can adapt a package to suit your size and budget, and bring their own insurance, PA system, trophies and medals.
Third-party companies If you’d like external support in organising your event, you can work with companies to get resources or ask them to run the whole thing.
Sports for Schools: Athlete-led physical activity events inspire kids to participate in more sport, while
raising money for PE equipment. Children can obtain sponsorship to take part, and as part of the event they’ll get to meet a top-level sportsperson. The money raised must be used to buy sports equipment, so it’s a great way to link the fundraiser to the products being funded. Visit
sportsforschools.org for more information.
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 and skipping ropes for your school, as well as access to the online hub. Any funds raised are then split 80:20 between the British Heart Foundation and your school. For more details, visit
bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-help.
Outside the box Not everyone enjoys team sports or sponsored events, but you can still encourage them to get active.
‘Our annual fun run raises £1,200-£1,600’
‘For the past four years we’ve held our Denby Dash, where school families and the wider community run across bridleways and footpaths around our village. Runners enter online, at £4.50 for the 3k run and £6.50 for the 10k. The run is held at the end of September and starts and ends at the school. We get permission from owners of the land we cross and notify the council about the event. We have 200-300 runners per year, and we promote the run by leafleting at local parks, putting up posters, advertising at school and through Facebook. Lots of running groups
come, and the 3k is popular with families. Some people bring dogs, who get a medal too! We are fortunate to get
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lots of sponsorship. The Derby Runner supplies the signs and a blow-up arch for the finish line. The bibs are sponsored by estate agent Henrys Simms, Warburtons supplies the cobs, Buxton Water donates bottles of water and Ocado gives us a £50 voucher. Last year, each runner got a medal and a goody bag with vouchers, water and treats. It’s a great way to
raise money from people who aren’t linked to the school, and we usually raise £1,200-£1,600. If you’re thinking of holding a fun run, go for it. It’s hard work but very rewarding. There are lots of sponsors out there, you just need to be a little cheeky and ask.’ Sarah Simms, committee member, Denby Free CofE School, Denby Village, Derbyshire (126 pupils)
Treasure hunt: This is a great way to get people outdoors. Run a treasure hunt around the school grounds or around the local area, giving families the chance to explore together. Create a map with clues and set children tasks to complete along the way. Give prizes to all those who complete the hunt and have stalls and refreshments available at the end.
Sporty talent show: A talent show lets you incorporate sports that don’t necessarily lend themselves to an event. Martial arts, gymnastics and dance can all be demonstrated in a show to pupils and parents, with refreshments and a raffle to boost profits. As well as individual acts, see if any school or local clubs want to perform to inspire pupils.
Climbing wall: Bringing in unusual equipment means you can give pupils an experience they wouldn’t normally have, so they can make memories while getting active at the same time. Equipment such as climbing walls can be hired and erected in your playground.
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