Scottish Government

What it looks like when things go well

• Parents, teachers and pupils are involved in identifying priorities for fundraising and in generating ideas to achieve these
• Different fundraising approaches are used for different purposes
• Local businesses and shops are involved through donations of prizes or sponsorship of appropriate items or activities
• Events and activities appeal to a range of interests and personal budgets - there's something for everyone
• Fundraising events are an opportunity for parents and teachers to work together on a common task and develop positive relationships
• Items are identified that meet the criteria of local trusts and 'community chests' and approaches for funding are made to these
• There are fundraising events organised by pupils linked to educational activities within the school - e.g. enterprise in education
• Activities follow the 3 'Fs' (Fun, Food and Families) formula. Events that provide fun activities for all family members - adults and children - and also provide food are usually the most successful and that people want to come back to again and again
• Parents are able to contribute any particular skills or talents that they have
• The school 'piggy backs' on any wider community fundraising events
• As well as a few 'big' events in the year there are some smaller scale ongoing fundraising initiatives
• Everyone's contribution of effort or money is appreciated - however small
• Success is celebrated and people are thanked.