Fundraising Ideas and Support
We understand the challenges schools face in securing funds for educational resources. That’s why we’ve compiled this handy guide full of ideas and opportunities available to schools to support their fundraising efforts.
Parent Teachers Friends Associations (PTFA)
PTFAs are known for their fundraising efforts, which can help pay for things that school budgets can't. Here are some ideas your PTFA could utilise:
Purple Mash merchandise
If the children in your school are enthusiastic about collecting keyrings or would love a new pencil case for the start of term, then it's worth visiting the 2Simple Shop. Our shop offers a wide range of competitively priced items that deliver great value for money.
With the exciting introduction of our new Mashcot, Cody, we’ve expanded our collection to include a variety of child-friendly merchandise too. These items are ideal for bulk purchasing and reselling at school fairs or as prizes for raffles. Explore our selection and find the perfect additions to enhance your school’s events!
Selling Educational Workbooks
The sale of educational workbooks can be a great way for PTFAs to raise funds for their next project or additional in-class materials. The creators of Purple Mash have partnered with publisher Little Brother Books and some well-loved brands to bring learners a range of educational workbooks with trusted content from Purple Mash.
Our workbooks are specifically designed for children aged 3-11, focusing on developing key skills for Maths and English.
Schools and PTFAs can bulk buy workbooks at a discounted rate directly from the publishers from as little as £3.49 per book (RRP £6.99). Download our flyer to share with your PTFA.
More PTFA ideas
PTFAs are known for their fundraising efforts, which can help pay for things that school budgets can't.
Here are some ideas your PTFA could utilise:
- Bake sale
- School disco
- Craft fair, inviting small local business to join
- Bingo/quiz night/wine tasting - something for the parents!
Visit the Parent Kind website and the PTA website for lots of other ideas and resources to support your PTFA fundraising efforts.
Fundraising partners
We collaborate with a wide range of organisations dedicated to supporting schools in their fundraising efforts. By partnering with these organisations, we aim to provide schools with additional resources, tools, and opportunities to maximize their fundraising success. Here’s more information about our trusted partners.
easyfundraising
easyfundraising offers schools a simple and easy way to raise funds for computing resources through online shopping. When parents, staff, or the school shop with partners like Tesco, Amazon, and Argos, a percentage of their spend is donated to your school—at no extra cost. It's like cashback, but the money supports your school.
Sharesy
Sharesy helps schools generate additional revenue by renting out their spaces for events and workshops. Listing your school's venues is easy and turns idle spaces into income, supporting essential resources like your Purple Mash subscription. Purple Mash customers partnering with Sharesy also receive a reduced 15% commission for 3 months.
Read and Raise
Read and Raise is a school fundraising platform that boosts literacy while raising funds through sponsored reads. It provides everything needed for success—posters, parent info, registration, and reminder letters. Parents register, send donation requests, and children are encouraged to read as much as possible during the fundraiser.
School Grants
Grants are a valuable funding source for schools, offering financial support for various educational projects without requiring traditional fundraising efforts. Schools can secure grants from government agencies, private foundations, and corporations to fund technology upgrades, extracurricular programs, facility improvements, and more. Successful grant applications require detailed proposals that align with the grant's objectives. Though competitive, grants provide significant funding opportunities, helping schools enhance their programs and achieve their goals without additional financial strain on families.
Here are some useful websites to help your school locate and apply for grants.