FUNDING NEW EQUIPMENT

If you need to buy new equipment, there are a few options open to you.

Apply For Grant Funding

The Grants4Schools database is a brilliant free resource to help you find grants specific to educational projects and schools. The website also provides helpful tips on writing a successful funding application. We recommend making sure you talk about how the grant will positively impact your pupils - enabling them to eat well so that they can thrive at school.

Each funder is different and will have specific application requirements but it’s often possible to reuse information from previous bids, which means the application process gets less onerous after a few bids.

Fundraise As A School

Involve your school community in fundraising, www.schoolfundraising.co.uk has lots of activities you can try; from bake sales to fun runs, there is something that can work for your school.

Crowdfunding

Set up a crowdfunding page where you can tell people about your project and encourage them to donate.

Reach Out

Reach out to parents and Governors to support your fundraising campaign – you never know who someone might know! Write to local companies who may be able to donate equipment as well as funds. Send press releases to local media and keep shouting about the project on social media, this can boost fundraising and attract volunteers with expertise.