The school systems in the UK are incredibly underfunded, making it very difficult for the teachers and the students to get all the equipment required for the assignments and projects in the class work. Aside from this, the current tough economic times have necessitated that we make renewed efforts to raise funds for schools not only for improving the learning standards, but also to improve the longevity of the school.
Let's have a close look at some unique fundraising ideas for schools that can lead to additional funds for the system.
1. Carnivals - Any fundraising event for school doesn't have to be boring. Yes, there are events where baked goods and cookies are sold, but mostly parents of children participate, and the generated funds are not considerable. On the other hand, a carnival is a completely different thing. Although there won't be assortment or rides, but every class can have its own "game"
This can be a cakewalk game where each contestant stands on a number platform with a cake and wins it if a specific number is called, or a ring toss game where contestants try toss plastic rings around soft drinks bottles.
2. Box Tops - This is one of the best fundraising ideas for schools that won't require lot of work. The "Box Top for Education" package can include boxes of crackers, cereals and various other items usually purchased at the grocery stores. Each box will bring small amount to the school when returned. This can be beneficial if all parents of students, their friends and neighbours also collect the Box Tops. These box tops are then collected and given back to the school, which then sends them back to their manufacturer. Once all these boxes are received by the manufacturer, the school will get the check, all with small expenses incurred by the parents.
3. Cheerleader/Dance Fundraisers - You can run several fundraisers with cheerleading squads, if cheerleading is not within your schools activities then dance troops will be. Try a night of dance entertainment, films like high school musical and shows like glee, x factor and The voice have inspired many young people to sing and dance. If you have many talented individuals or groups then putting on a show for an evening and selling drinks and refreshments is a great way to make money.
4. The ECO - Friendly Fundraiser - You can even do eco - friendly fundraisers where you can sell eco - friendly and herbal products. You can ask the parents to donate eco - products and sell them off or have them as prizes on stalls. Trying to get local business to donate any products or get involved with discounts on certain products like laundry balls, bamboo clothing and towels or eco - baby products can also be great if they agree to a percentage going to the school. You can even think about getting in a local colleges Indian head massage, reflexology and aroma therapy students and showing people the treatments and selling treatments to parents. The profits can be split between the two schools.
5. Discount Card Fundraisers - This is not only the quickest, but also one of the best school fundraising idea. In this, you will sell discount cards where buyers get discounts on purchases made at all major discount stores. These cards are great because they pay for themselves within few short visits and customers save good money on their purchases. Customers too love these cards because without any big investment from their side, these cards help in raising money for schools.
With these exciting fundraising ideas, you can easily generate sufficient funds for your school without putting in too much of efforts or money.
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