School fundraising ideas and resources
Fundraising for Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (GOSH Charity) at school is a great way for children and teachers to have fun and get creative while raising money to help Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) go above and beyond for seriously ill children.
Take a look at some of our resources and fundraising ideas to get your school started.
Secondary school fundraising ideas
Looking for secondary school fundraising ideas that are easy to run and get students engaged? These school fundraising ideas are perfect for older pupils, helping you raise money for GOSH Charity in memorable ways.
Enterprise day: Give students a budget, a challenge, and a goal and watch them design, build, and problem solve their way to being amazing fundraisers.
Peter Pan play: Transform your school into Neverland with a magical student performance of Peter Pan.
Talent show: From singers and dancers to comedians and magicians, host a night of student talent where ticket sales, snack stalls, and voting jars all help raise funds.
Non-uniform day: A classic fundraiser! Students are invited to wear their own clothes to school in exchange for a small donation.
Primary school fundraising ideas
Need ideas for your next primary school fundraiser? These creative school fundraising activities are perfect for raising money for GOSH Charity whilst having lots of fun.
Fun at the fair: Create a carnival atmosphere with classic stalls like hook-a-duck, face painting, tombolas, and more. Even add a bake sale for a fun-filled fundraiser the whole school community will enjoy!
Disco: Turn the school hall into a dance party with lights, music, and dancing. Sell glow sticks, snacks, and entry tickets to raise money while kids boogie the day away!
Sports day: Mix classic running races with silly challenges like sack race, egg and spoon or parents vs. teachers tug-of-war! Add donation stations and snack stalls to collect those donations.
Sponsored activities: Sponsored challenges are an excellent way to raise money. Whether it's a sponsored silence or a sponsored race, the options are limitless.
Fundraising resources for schools
Looking fundraise for charity in your school? We’ve put together nine helpful resources to make school fundraising simple, fun, and impactful.
1. Fundraising guidelines for teachers
Your go-to guide for running school fundraisers like a pro.
2. How to talk about GOSH guidelines
Helpful hints for speaking about GOSH and GOSH Charity with kindness, positivity, and care.
3. Fundraising event checklist
The ultimate fundraising event checklist so you don’t forget a thing for your fundraising event.
4. Fundraising poster
Let everyone know about your fundraiser with our fundraising poster.
5. Fundraising certificate
A feel-good, frame-worthy fundraising certificate for every superstar supporter.
6. Sponsorship form
A handy sponsorship form for collecting names, donation pledges, and Gift Aid details from supporters.
7. 1K Challenge poster and certificate
Use our 1K Challenge poster to show off your challenge, and our certificate to show off your achievement!
8. Singular event ticket
Use our event ticket for your fundraisers, which you can edit and personalise yourself.
9. Page of event tickets
Want a page of event tickets? Here you are!