Fundraise at your school by organising charity events like talent shows, carnivals or sports tournaments, or selling items for charity.

Join our Great Rainbow Bake

Fundraise for Rainbow Trust by baking wonderful creations and asking for donations to help families with a seriously ill child when they need it, now more than ever.

School fundraising ideas

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    Hold a cake sale

    Bake on your own and donate or get together with others and plan a traditional bake sale! There are so many ways you can have fun and raise

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    Non-uniform rainbow day

    Turn your assembly and playground into a real life rainbow! It’s really easy – ask the children to donate £1 to wear a colourful top accordi

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    Rainbow art competition

    Rainbow themed drawing, painting or photography competition. Anyone can be involved and this can be done in classes or within the community.

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    Sponsored silence

    Fancy a quiet afternoon in the classroom? Challenge your pupils to a sponsored silence.

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    Rainbow run (1km colour run)

    ‘Bring back the colour’ to your school. Walk, jog or run 1km in the brightest coloured t-shirts you can find or go the extra mile with a rai

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    School performance and retiring collection

    Show off your inner star and put on a talent show or a classic school performance raising funds through ticket sales and a retiring collecti

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    Welly walk

    Rain and sunshine bring out a rainbow. Why not do a group walk in your wellies and find the pot of gold.

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    Virtual run or challenge

    Take on a virtual challenge, sign up to run, walk or jog for families caring for a seriously ill child and help give families time together

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    Find a rainbow treasure hunt

    Make your very own treasure hunt, check our website for further information and let everyone find the gold.

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    Beat the teacher

    Game, set and match, time to beat the teacher and find out who really is the best.

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    Rainbow sports day

    Make your sports day colourful with each team proudly representing a different colour. This can be for a day or a year.

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    Five a side football fundraiser

    Raise money by charging a player fee - you could let spectators donate to take part in a penalty shoot-out at the end of the game, or if you

Rope in the parents

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    Climb for us

    Take part in events like our Three Peaks challenge and tackle Britain’s highest peaks – Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon – approximately

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    Jump for us

    Want to take on a more daring challenge? Imagine feeling the rush as you free fall at 125mph from 10,000 feet above the ground – it’s a once

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Get your fundraising materials

However you're supporting Rainbow Trust, take advantage of our fundraising resources. You can download posters, sponsorship forms, bunting, as well as purchase t-shirts and rainbow hair! Download what you need from our website or contact our team if you're looking for anything else!

Find out more about fundraising at school

No matter what your age, we are always on the lookout for enthusiastic students who want to raise money for a good cause. Our community fundraising team is on hand to offer you practical advice, support and tips to help make your fundraising a success.

Find out more about fundraising for Rainbow Trust