Ideas for PTFA fundraising

applecharlotte · 7 November 2005 at 8:58PM

Hi all.

My daughter has just started secondary school and i would like to get involved with the PTFA. Unfortunately they don't have too many ideas for fundraising and i would like to help.

They don't want a xmas fair as they say it's too costly for not enough return. And they say the kids are too old to go to an "uncool" school disco, so they are both out of the question.

Has anybody else got any ideas they could share with me?

I've looked into giftaid, so something might come of that, and also fones4schools. Also thinking of a quiz night or race night.

Please anybody, any more ideas??????????????????????

Thanks

barbie_babe · 7 November 2005 at 11:05PM

an easy one is ask local shops and companys for prizes for a raffle.if you send out enough letters asking for things know .By early dec you sould have a fair few back .i have done this and companys will give freebies.also end of nov send out letter asking mums to give tins of food then make a hamper.then three weeks before kids break up sell raffle tickets .(at moment only cost is stamps and raffle tickets.).ask headteacher if you can draw raffle in last week of tearm.as long as you dont have to buy prizes a lot of money can be made from this .i did it a few times for my childrens old school.good luck.

Counting_Pennies_2 · 7 November 2005 at 11:09PM

I don't know what kind of funds they are after, but there needs to be some kind of effort to go in to get a return.

My friend is on a PTA and their PTA makes the school a better place. They fundraise but they also ensure their children are enjoying life at the same time.

It is probably too close to Christmas to even think about organising a fantastic event to raise money and be cool for the kids, how about looking towards the next big event and arrange for a family day, one Saturday, organising games and events and 'cool' stuff for everyone to do with an entrance fee. You could get businesses to donate things and get parents on side.

It takes time to build up a good PTA and get good returns, so start small and build on it each time.

If you want an instant fundraising, The Pampered Chef do fundraising parties instead of 'host presents' so if mums want to get together and host a series of these in their homes, it could be a start. Although it sounds like more serious fundraising is ultimately in need.

Good luck

Rachel021967 · 7 November 2005 at 11:22PM

My daughter's Secondary school raised £6500 from last year's Xmas fair. Mufti days are also quite popular. Our daughter's school asks for £10 donation per family per year. An auction might go down well with the parents were they offer up their services eg. bake a cake, trip to the airport, ride home from a night out, ironing, cleaning, haircut, drawing up a will, spa night etc. We had a silent auction at my daughter's infant school where parents offered their services and another parent put in a bid for it. Highest bid won and telephone numbers were exchanged.
Good Luck.

Becles · 7 November 2005 at 11:34PM

An easy one: a theme day where participants have to pay a fine for not being in uniform - just a small amount like 50p-£1.

Bad Hair Day: go in with the wackiest hair do

Jeans Day

A colour day: eg - everyone has to wear green

Film/Book/History Day - go in dressed as a famous person from......

cheekymole · 7 November 2005 at 11:44PM

Rachel, welcome to MSE. I love your auction idea, we have the same non-committed parents but always raise decent funds at events. OUr last was a race night and a great time was had by all

Savvy_Sue · 8 November 2005 at 12:27AM

Our boys' school has quiz nights, I'm embarrassed to say I've never been to one. The don't do a Christmas Fair but there is a summer one, held jointly with the church (it's a church school) and the church primary school. That seems to raise 000s.

It's a good idea to find out what's already going on in terms of non-uniform days etc. These happen regularly for my boys and the money always goes to charities chosen by the children.

fairylights_2 · 8 November 2005 at 9:23AM

You could do a Shopping evening - charge stallholders £10 per table and a raffle prize and sell off raffle tickets at £1 a strip. I've been to a fair few of these now and there are lots of interesting stalls ... basically lots of work from homers (cards, jewellery, art, toys, books) grabbing the chance to make some pennies!

Lillibet_2 · 8 November 2005 at 9:41AM

The kids might be too old for a disco but I bet the parents arent't....especially if they can invite guests & bring their own drinks:D

applecharlotte · 8 November 2005 at 10:20AM

Thanks for all your suggestions. I'm taking note of them all and will astound them tonight at the meeting with all "my" fundraising ideas!

Any more ideas gratefully received!

Louisa_Jane_2 · 8 November 2005 at 10:44AM

We hold a curry night once a year - raises a lot of money for little effort. Find a local indian restaurant(ideally one that has sunday buffets) and ask them if they would be willing to put on a buffet for the evening,they then charge the school the going rate (say £7.50) , but the school charges £15 a ticket. Everyone is quids in - the restaurant is very happy as they have made money on a quiet night (it's usually a monday),its very easy to organise,the school normally gets a donation from the restaurant as well,as its good publicity for them(+ a piccie in the local paper).The parents have a great evening out and our school raises over £500!

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