Primary School Fundraising PackParents/Teachers Guide

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Your school could help children like Megan

I stopped seeing my friends because I needed to be there for my brother Ben. I was worried about my mum being on her own. Barnardo’s helped me to make new friends and to believe in myself.

Megan, 9 years old young carer

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Welcome to the Family!Inspiring and wonderful people like you help us transform the lives of some of the most vulnerable children and young people in the UK.

Through our services, campaigns and research, we provide the support that the vulnerable children and young people need to thrive.

At Barnardo’s we believe in children – no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through.

Incredible things happen when you believe in children, and every day, up and down the country, we witness the amazing resilience, strength and potential of the young people we work with.

We ensure that their needs are met and their voices are heard. Every Barnardo’s service is different but each believes in the potential in every child and young person.

Your support helps us to reach the young people who most need our help. Every penny and pound you raise can make a difference.

This guide is full of ideas to get your school to raise money, so have a read, have fun and let us know if you need any help.

There is nothing stronger than children helping to support other children who need help.

Together, we can transform the lives of vulnerable children across the U.K. Your class and school will be a part of an amazing legacy.

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How could you help

£25

£50

£100

£250

£500

Could provide special toys and

books for a family with a severely disabled child

Could pay for toys and

games for ten children’s play

therapy sessions

Could buy thirty food parcels for

a vulnerable young person

Could buy materials to teach ten young carers

how to cook healthy meals

Could pay for ten young carers

to go on outings to the cinema or a bowling

alley, so they can have fun with other children

and enjoy a break

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All year round ideas

Hot chocolate & cake sale

Non-uniform day

Sponsored walks, swim, run,

skip, dance –anything goes

Empower your school councils to raise vital funds and awareness

for Barnardo’s

Barnardo’s Eggciting

Fundraising Challenge

Encouraging your school’s PTA to hold

a joint event for raising funds

Showcasing talents in a ‘Got Talent’

competition

Holding a collection at your upcoming

school play

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How we can help

We have a selection of materials to help you add some sparkle and make your fundraising go off with a bang!

For more information on the fabulous resources which we can send you, please call our friendly Supporter Relations team on 0800 008 7005

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Fall into fundraising this Autumn

Run a back to school Treasure Hunt around the school grounds, allowing children to explore their

school. Charge £1 for the map and sell refreshments.

Celebrate upcoming significant festivals with an

evening of food, dance and perfomances. Ask guests to

make a donation.

The UN’s International Day of Charity is on 5 September.

Speak to your class about the vital work of Barnardo’s.

If your school is holding a fireworks display for

Bonfire Night, charge a £1 entry fee and donate proceeds to Barnardo’s.

Hit the streets at Christmas with your school’s vocal

talents for a carol singing collection. Ask your local

supermarket for permission.

Our Halloween fundraising pack will help you have

a spooktacular time at school. For

information, contact Supporter Relations on

0800 008 7005

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Ideas to put a Spring in your step

Charge children £1 to school as their favourite book

character on World Book Day. Students may also

enjoy reading Big Todd’s Pirate Adventure.

Hold a sponsored pancake flip. How many times can your students flip a pancake in one

minute? Imagine how much you could raise if every child was

sponsored 5p per flip!

Hold a Valentine’s Day themed bake sale. Your sweet treats will help transform the

lives of vulnerable children across the UK.

Challenge your students to go green for St Patrick’s

or St David’s in a fun-filled twist on a non-uniform day.

Children can compose their favourite artworks for a Mother’s Day themed

exhibition. You could auction off artworks or hold a collection.

You will have cracking time with

‘Eggciting Challenge’. For information,

contact Supporter Relations on

0800 008 7005

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Kick off your Summer in style

Test your students bravery with a sponsored

Bushtucker Trial sensory challenge. You could use cold

spaghetti, broccoli or sand.

Now, the sun is shining, hold Ice-cream Fridays after

school, donating proceeds to Barnardo’s. A tasty way to

welcome in the weekend.

Donate a percentage of proceeds from your

Summer Fayre to Barnardo’s. We have lots of fabulous

resources to help decorate.

Instead of gifts at the end of the school year

why not ask your class to make a donation in your

name to Barnardo’s?

Charge father figures £1 to enter their best dad joke in to a Father’s Day joke competition. Offer a small

prize to the winner.

On 18 May children in the UK, will be wearing a hat to

school, representing their dream job. For information, contact

Supporter Relations on 0800 008 7005

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By PhoneCall our friendly Supporter Relations team on 0800 008 7005 to make a donation by credit or debit card.

By PostYou can post any cheques or CAF vouchers, made payable to Barnardo’s, to the following address:

Barnardo’sTanners LaneBarkingsideIlfordIG6 1QG

Please do not send cash in the post.

OnlineYou can pay directly into our bank account with online banking. Our bank details are:

Barnardo’sBarclays BankAccount Number: 50507393Sort Code: 205706

At The BankCall our friendly Supporter Relations team on 0800 008 7005 and we’ll send you a blank giro slip. You can then pay this in at any of the following banks:

Barclays Bank (England and Wales)Bank of Scotland (Scotland)Northern Bank (Northern Ireland)

Any questions?Feel free to email: supporterrelations@barnardos.org.uk or call 0800 008 7005

Paying in your donationNow that you’ve done all the hard work, you can pay in the money you’ve raised in lots of different ways. Every donation makes a big difference. Thank you!

Thank you!

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