Charity events are something every single school out there does pretty well. All the students and teachers get involved, and quite a few of the parents do as well, and upwards of $1000 can be raised in just a single day of your child’s school summer fair.
And now more than ever, it’s imperative that schools get the funding they need, and raise as much awareness about education and staying safe at school than ever before. Which is why it might be time for a few new charity event ideas to go round! If you’re looking for a bit of inspiration for your child’s next school fundraising event, be sure you keep the suggestions below in mind.
Winning a Prize
Winning prizes always feels great, and when it comes to raising money, having something to offer the people who are putting their hard earned cash into the pot is a must. Plus, there are plenty of fundraising activities out there that use a prize to draw people in and get them to spend a bit. The picture above actually features one of the best!
Hook a duck, knock the bottles off the shelf, shoot the animals as they pass by at speeds, etc., are all good ways to get people involved. They’re competitive, they’re often a little challenging, and people will come back for more and more thanks to the amount of prizes on offer.
Fun Runs
Fun runs are a big event all on their own, and they can be incorporated pretty well into a family friendly charity event day. Make laps of a school field, whilst snacks and drinks are handed out at intervals, and plenty of people are around to cheer you on. A fun run is a great way to get the school community spirit involved.
Not to mention fun runs are getting even funner in the modern day and age! These days you can put on colour powder runs – dress up colourful, be covered in colourful explosions of powder as you run, and then get a nice colourful selfie at the end of the race. What could be more fun for parents and their children to do together, and get sponsored for?
A Bit of Creativity
And finally, if you’re going to be running a charity event everyone can get involved with, you’re going to want to be a bit creative. You want to think outside the box, for something that’s good for both kids and adults, and will keep them coming back for more.
Charity matches, with sports beloved by all, are a good, creative idea here. Discos and other parties, as well as fancy dress days, are also both amazing ways to keep people entertained and warning to get involved. So just think a little more fun, and the creativity will follow.
If your school needs to raise a bit more money, and you want your kids to have fun during the charity event, suggest activities like those above.