Fundraising Success
Three schools cultivate allotments
From planting seeds to enjoying the harvest, why an allotment helps foster community spirit and encourages pupils to connect with nature
School grants: Funding libraries and books
How one school was granted £15,000 for their library, plus we take a look at a reading scheme
School fundraising: We've received hundreds of free books
How one school teamed up with the National Literacy Trust to encourage Reading for Pleasure in its students
24-hour sponsored relay
How one school raised more than £2,500 for a sensory garden
Advice Hub
What to do before applying for grants
Don't start that grant application yet! The best path to success is to take a step back and prepare, says grants specialist Claire Welburn
Using a bid-writing expert
When does it pay to hire a bid-writing expert to complete your grant application for you?
Funding for school trips
As restrictions lift, school trips are back on the agenda. So how can you make such enrichment opportunities a reality again for your pupils? Jane Hughes and Sarah Everson look at the options
Stealing back time
Overwhelmed by competing demands on your time? Helen Burge shares her tips on how to speed through your to-do list without distraction
Partnerships
Fund your school trip
We profile one corporate funding initiative that has enabled thousands of children to visit cultural institutions and enjoy outdoor adventures
Our PTA and school funded a library
We transformed how we work with our school to fund a new library, says PTA chair Yvonne Cole
Work better with your PTA
A good relationship with your PTA is a win-win for school fundraising, so how can you help recruit and retain volunteers, asks school development manager and PTA chair Sharon Noble