Schools are free to raise extra funds through voluntary contributions from parents and others, and through a variety of activities such as renting out school premises or running additional activities that generate income.
Brin Best and Sophie Craven explain how fundraising activities can present challenge and extend problem-solving skills, as well as provide opportunities for your more able pupils to engage in work that has a tangible benefit for their community
In the second part of a two-part article on ensuring that your school receives its fair share of funding, Gill O’Donnell reviews some of the key points in securing funding to help your projects get off the ground, and become sustainable in the future