EVENTS – Link your event to the curriculum
Be a good sport
Link your event to the curriculum
Draw more attention to your cause with a themed fundraiser, says Daniel Etherington
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s your PTA raising funds for items related to pupils’ learning? A new library? Some sports equipment? A subscription to
online maths resources? Holding a curriculum-related event can help supporters understand what the PTA intends to fund, as well as highlight the school’s needs. While there are no hard and fast rules, it’s important to communicate your fundraising goals to supporters clearly. Encourage pupils’ participation where possible to showcase the skills and talents within the school. Work closely with the school to fi nd a fun connection between your event and coursework or class activities, or use our ideas as a springboard.
34 SPRING 2026 School Fundraising Make and create
STEAM day Widen STEM to STEAM by incorporating the “A” for art, and hold an event where parents and children can make, create and experiment together. Your event might feature activities such as tinkering with Meccano, Lego or other building toys; conducting simple science experiments with vinegar and baking soda; or making slime. You could invite a jeweller to give a demonstration or lead a micro-workshop, an engineer grandparent to assemble basic go-karts or other fun constructions, and coders or designers to share their expertise.
If your school needs new PE equipment, sports kit or improvements to exercise facilities, organise events that encourage movement! Simple ideas include a fun run with a small charge to participate, a yoga class – not just for mums – or a fi ve-a-side football tournament open to everyone, not only the men. For a more involved event, set up an obstacle course or host a picnic and rounders afternoon. Some schools have created popular annual races, colour runs and cross-country runs. Keen cyclists may enjoy a cycling race timed to coincide with the Tour of Britain in September.
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