AGENDA – Roundup
11 and 11 to 17, led by dedicated volunteer speakers. The talks help young people understand climate science and discover how they can make a positive impact. Pupils will have the opportunity to make posters and learn how to take action by contacting their MP.
greenpeace.org.uk/ volunteering/greenpeace- speakers
SAMARITANS Topic: Emotional wellbeing Host a talk that helps young people learn to express their feelings and understand where they can fi nd emotional support. Trained volunteers from local Samaritans branches can visit your school to speak to pupils from Year 9 and up. Talks cover topics including emotional health, the value of listening, effective coping strategies and the critical role that the charity plays in providing support to those in need. Contact the education team who will connect you with your local Samaritans branch.
samaritans.org/how-we-can- help/schools/samaritans- schools-talks
NEWS IN BRIEF Think inside the box
To tackle common challenges faced by schools wanting to create sensory rooms, such as limited space or poor layout, Cabins for Schools and Sensory Technology have teamed up to offer sensory cabins designed to improve educational experiences. Featuring tools such as tactile panels, borealis tubes, interactive walls, fl oors and projectors, these spaces provide sensory learning environments that are easy to access and customise.
cabinsforschools.co.uk/ bespoke-sensory-rooms- for-schools
Green tokens are back
Waitrose has announced the return of its green tokens scheme Community Matters, with a commitment to donate £4 million a year to support local causes related to food. Every quarter, the project that receives the most votes will receive £1,500, while the second and third place projects will be awarded £1,000 and £500, respectively. All main Waitrose stores will feature the tokens to encourage customers to help support their communities.
waitrose.com/ecom/content/ about-us/charities/ community-matters
Are you the starlight?
In celebration of World Theatre Day, schools can enter the ‘I am the Starlight’ competition, which offers one primary and one secondary group the chance to watch and perform in the London production of Starlight Express at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre in March 2026. To enter, groups are invited to perform and upload a section of the song Starlight Express. Entries will be judged on their musicality, vocal technique, stage presence and expression.
starlightexpresslondon.com/ education
Supportive spaces
The Grassroots Project helps schools establish gardens that provide hands-on learning experiences, encourage physical activity and improve mental wellbeing. The initiative also benefi ts adults with learning disabilities who build the gardens, as well as those recovering from mental health issues who construct the beds at the Grassroots Project’s site in Egham, Surrey. The organisation is run as a non-profi t, and prices start at £1,500, making it an ideal PTA fundraiser.
grassrootsproject.co.uk
School Fundraising SPRING 2026 9
WATER AID Topic: Clean water and sanitation Every person deserves access to fresh water, decent toilets and good hygiene. Water Aid’s trained volunteer speakers provide talks for pupils of all ages across the UK. Speakers cover topics including how clean water changes lives, climate change and periods. They can also focus on key days of the year, such as World Water Day in March, Menstrual Hygiene Day in May, Global Handwashing Day in October and World Toilet Day in November.
wateraid.org/uk/get-involved/ teaching/book-a-free-speaker
As an alternative, reach out to local experts, hobbyists and members of the school community. Local speakers can offer fi rsthand knowledge and personal insights on subjects such as history, careers, culture and ecology in your area. Not only will this help pupils learn about where they live, but it may also inspire them to explore new interests and encourage community involvement.
TRANSFORMING YOUNG LIVES Grants focus:
Hargreaves Foundation If you have a project that will support under-18s living with a mental health problem, physical disability or growing up in poverty, check out this grant from The Hargreaves Foundation.
Funder: The Hargreaves Foundation
Value: No minimum or maximum. The average grant is £35,000
Deadline: Ongoing. The trustees will review your application the month after it is received
Details: The foundation provides funding for projects that aim to transform the lives of young people through sport or education. This includes initiatives that make sports more accessible, provide activities that foster life skills, and improve academic engagement. Grants are available for clearly defi ned projects, staff training, residential activities, the purchase of specifi c items and capital works. thehargreaves
foundation.org/ application-process
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