FundEd magazine – summer 2023
Fundraising success – How one school funded new stage and lighting equipment, and another hit the jackpot with a Bounceathon Flagship facilities – With schools more cash-strapped than ever, how can you deliver funding for new learning environments? Last word – Amanda Burgess gets reflective on her cycle to school 'Our PTA transformed how we work with our school to fund a new library' Growing STEM education – How can science, technology and engineering industries support your school? Philanthropy in practice – Reading School has developed rewarding relationships with many key partners Support for mental health – Joe’s Buddy Line offers resources to promote and protect the wellbeing of pupils Reach for the stars – Astrophysicist and broadcaster Dr Mark Gallaway shares his tips on how to fund your science project Grants for schools – Our pick of current grants available Benchmarking the benefits – Schools can reap the rewards of investing in a fundraising role, says a new report 'Moving our raffle online has increased sales and saved time' Recycled IT is a win/win – Buying refurbished computers can save money and help the planet Use your latent power – Becoming net zero and environmentally sustainable by 2030 requires a longterm plan with clear milestones. Here’s how the Oasis Community Learning Trust is addressing the challenge Emma Griffin profiles a selection of products for playgrounds