Geography expeditions and fieldwork
Small grants to encourage an interest in field studies in schools
Raising aspirations
Small grants for charities working with disadvantaged young people
Rural communities
£1,000, £2,500 or £5,000 for projects that benefit rural communities
Grants for organisations
Grants for charitable organisations working in the UK
Virtual balloon race
West Midlands school Fairhaven Primary found success with an eco-friendly balloon race
Word-in-a-word
Billingshurst Primary School ran a word-in-a-word challenge to help develop children's literacy skills
Ink cartridge recycling
Mayfield Primary School in Lancashire has raised £419 through an ink-cartridge recycling scheme
Shopping affiliate schemes
Bishop Gilpin Primary School in London raised over £1,300 through a shopping affiliate scheme
Promoting partnerships
Getting businesses and other organisations to support your school is easier when you publicise and promote such links.
Road safety equipment
A special school in Birmingham sought support from sponsors to create an 'independent travel' training area
Charity shop
Sheringham Woodfields School now has a pupil-run charity shop thanks to Tesco
Activate your alumni
Justin Smith explores how you can nurture relationships with former pupils
Step-by-step: silent auction
A silent auction allows you to be more creative with prizes, and offers great profit potential
Secondhand sales
Secondhand sales are a popular way for schools to raise funds, but don't fall foul of legal requirements
Cross-school projects
The Dunham Trust brings its schools together through activities to benefit staff and pupils
Community volunteer day
St Mary’s CofE Primary School appealed to supporters to revamp their memorial garden.
Campaign schedule
Allow time to plan and prepare, recruit support, launch and engage donors and finish your campaign successfully
How to use social media
Use social media to boost the success of your campaign
Outdoor learning project
St John's Primary School in Hampshire crowdfunded for an outdoor tree hut and raised £3,045
Theatre project
Plymouth School of Creative Arts used crowdfunding to raise £6,035 to buy theatre and stage equipment