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An art exhibition is a great way to showcase the talents of your school cohort and to encourage support for your PTA from new quarters
An 'auction of promises' is a fantastic way of raising money for your PTA and helps get everyone, including local businesses, involved
A beetle drive is an old-school fundraising event that involves shouting out, making it a lively and sociable activity for the whole family to enjoy!
A charismatic caller, rhyming numbers and eyes down folks... A bingo event is simple to put on and can be a great way to raise money
A campover on the school field offers families a digital detox, while relaxing with friends and supporting the school at the same time!
Running a car boot sale is a popular PTA event and a great fundraising activity, but there are a few things to bear in mind...
Use a professional casino provider and dress up your school hall for a glamourous night of high drama and high living
A traditional Gaelic gathering, a ceilidh promises lots of fun for the whole family
Bring the circus to your school - it is an easy and profitable fundraising event to organise, and the wider community will want to come along, too!
A colour run is a fun run with a difference, where participants, marshals and spectators throw buckets full of brightly coloured powder at the runners.
Follow our guide to running a comedy night, and guarantee you will be laughing when showtime rolls around
Discos are simple to organise, offer guaranteed fun and are a firm favourite on the PTA fundraising calendar!
How one school overcame social distancing rules to raise over £5,000 with a relay event
Get pupils to strut their stuff down the catwalk and give budding designers the chance to shine in a school fashion show
Imagine the buzz and excitement of hosting your own film premiere. We guide you through the requirements of running a film event
A bonfire and fireworks event promises a big audience and big returns. This guide aims to make sure your night goes off with a bang!
The end of the summer term is the perfect time to hold a grand ball - think posh frocks, black ties and champagne on the lawn!
Draw on your school's diversity or raise awareness of other cultures with an international event
Forget the humble disco - today's school leavers want to let off post-exam steam with a US-style prom
Bring your school community together with a classic whodunnit murder mystery night
Music festivals on the school field are becoming an increasingly popular PTA fundraiser - we can see why!
A pamper and shopping event provides the perfect opportunity for mums to treat themselves to a night of self-indulgence
A lovely way for children to show off their furry friends while learning about animal welfare
Quiz nights are a popular event on the PTA social calendar, providing lots of fun (and funds) for very little effort
Race nights are a fun way to get people together and raise money - just choose what type of race to show - from greyhounds to motorbikes!
Running is a great way to get supporters to join in a physical activity that will appeal to all fitness levels, by Daniel Etherington
Silent auctions can be great way to raise funds as part of your Christmas or summer fair - with barely any volunteers needed on the day!
A sponsored walk is a great way to raise money without the need for lots of planning and volunteers
For an extra-stellar evening when the nights draw in, run a space and stargazing fundraiser
A swishing (or clothes-swapping) party is a fun way for your supporters to freshen up their wardrobes while raising money for your cause
Celebrate the diverse range of talents your pupils possess by literally putting them centre stage in a talent show!
Trails and hunts get everyone outside on a fundraising adventure
Organising an evening of wine tasting is simple - all you need is a group of enthusiastic parents, some good wines and an expert...