School Fundraising magazine – spring 2026
How STEM creates problem-solvers: The STEM sector offers career opportunities in diverse areas, but we often think of STEM as being for the ‘clever kids,’ while the practical learning involved can be costly in terms of time and money. We explore ways to support STEM learning.
Events for the paying public: Nuala Calvi interviewed three PTAs that organised events designed to attract the crowds.
Holding events in external venues: If you are thinking of running an event outside the school, find out the pros and cons, and what else you might consider.
AI in everyday fundraising: IT expert Adam Graham explains how to maximise AI’s potential and increase the time available to focus on the human aspects of your work.
Bid-writing for success: Justin Smith, a specialist in school income generation and marketing, discusses how to identify potential funders and establish a sense of connection in your bid-writing.
Fiftieth birthday wishes: Holly Byrne invited staff and pupils to make a wish for Southcott School’s 50th birthday that the PTA could fulfil, leading to a fundraising campaign that raised over £10,000.
Discover all this and much more in the spring 2026 issue of School Fundraising magazine.
- Roundup – A shady fox dome, hosting a free talk and more...
- We did it! – Two schools share how they renovated their playgrounds
- Bring STEM to life – How to inspire creativity and innovation
- ‘Our dad joke book was such fun to put together’
- ‘We granted wishes to celebrate the school’s 50th birthday’
- Easter quick wins – Try one of our egg-citing fundraisers
- ‘Our Iftar feast represents Muslims from many different countries’
- Going public – Holding events that appeal to the wider public, as well as the school community, can significantly increase your profits
- Link your event to the curriculum – Draw more attention to your cause with a themed fundraiser
- Hiring venues outside school – Mix things up with an external location
- ‘We secured a grant thanks to our eco credentials’
- Successful grant applications – How to maximise your chances of success
- Grants for schools – Our pick of grants with a special focus on STEM
- Ten ways volunteers can help the PTA – Step up your recruitment drive
- Your PTA starter kit – A lowdown of the essentials you’ll need
- Fundraising with AI – Everything you need to know
- Payroll giving FAQs – Here’s how to make it work for you
- Smiles all round – Get your teeth into oral health education
- Enrichment hub – How to add value to the school experience
- Take part – Our pick of campaigns, competitions and challenges
- Preparing for the future
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