Mother’s Day gifts
Here are some ideas to raise funds by selling gifts for the wonderful women – mothers and others – in your pupils’ lives…
Pop-up shop Buy gifts from a
wholesaler or ask families to donate good
quality unused items, perhaps in exchange for a non-uniform day. Items such as bath and beauty products, sweet treats, candles (scented or otherwise), stationery, jewellery and plants would all be well received. Working with eager volunteers, set up a shop in a convenient space at your school.
Allot each class or year group a time to visit the shop and select something for their mother or carer. Offer a wrapping service if you can.
Da bomb Focus on selling a
specifi c product for a reasonable profi t rather
than offering various different items in your shop. Bath bombs are a fun option, as they come in a variety of shapes and sizes. The smaller
versions, also known as bath
marbles or rocks, can be sold by the bagful for a reasonable price.
Purchase bath bombs in bulk from wholesalers, local shops or
specialists, who may make them to order. Bath bombs are surprisingly easy to make, so if you have crafty volunteers they could get involved in the production process. Wrap the bombs in attractive bags and add pretty ribbons and labels. To raise more funds, entrepreneurial PTAs could even organise a bath bomb- making workshop.
Bloomin’ marvellous
Plants and fl owers are a great gift to celebrate mothers and others. Set up a stall in the playground, selling plants that are in fl ower, such as primulas or pansies. You may be able to get a good deal from a local garden centre or grower. Use attractive pots and add a heartfelt message, such as ‘I love you’ or ‘best mum’, or get the children to design cards to put on lolly sticks. It takes some effort to prepare the plants and set up the stalls, especially for larger schools that need more stock, but the profi t margins can be good – aim for a 100% mark- up. Or source bunches of fl owers from a local nursery or fl orist and present them attractively with ribbons and messages. Daffodils are a popular choice.
22 SPRING 2025 School Fundraising
WORDS BY DANIEL ETHERINGTON; IMAGES: VALERIY_G; EMMAISABELLE/
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