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Boost your eco strategy
How can schools take a lead in fixing the planet? Our guide covers how to fund and resource greener projects at your school
Funding for school trips
As restrictions lift, school trips are back on the agenda. So how can you make such enrichment opportunities a reality again for your pupils? Jane Hughes and Sarah Everson look at the options
Net zero in schools: A timeline
Becoming net zero by 2030 requires a long-term plan with clear milestones, says John Barneby, COO of Oasis Community Learning
A case for support
The IDPE's Louise Bennett provides a narrative template, and Tonbridge Grammar School's Pippa Blackstone shows how to put it into practice
Rethink your energy strategy
Making your school more energy efficient can bring big cost savings, as well as wins for the environment
How to get a net zero building
Whether you're in the exciting position of creating a new building, or adapting an existing one, there are plenty of ways to make it greener, says Mark Brown, a consultant for TG Escapes Eco-Buildings
Going solar
Installing solar panels doesn't have to cost the earth, says Ann Flaherty, director of Solar for Schools
How to run a silent auction
Our guide to holding an event to remember
Raise revenue by recycling
Recycling schemes are an easy way to combine waste reduction with fundraising
Stealing back time
Overwhelmed by competing demands on your time? Helen Burge shares her tips on how to speed through your to-do list without distraction
Cut carbon, cut costs
Schools across the UK are signing up to become zero carbon within a decade. So how can cutting your carbon footprint save you money?
Virtual fundraising
Planning events is tricky when the guidelines on public gatherings are constantly shifting. Here's our pick of safe activities that can be run online
Find the right funder
How do you know which funder is the right one for you and how can you maximise your chance of fundraising success?
Make your school greener
Investing in eco initiatives may not seem like a priority when budgets are tight but, says Jane Hughes, it could pay off in more ways than one
Small but mighty
Rural schools face their own unique set of challenges when it comes to income generation - here's how to overcome them
The war on waste
How you can make your fundraising more eco-friendly
Running a raffle
Running a raffle at events can boost profits, but what legal requirements do schools need to adhere to?
Sponsored literacy-linked fundraising ideas
Engage pupils and gain support from parents and teachers with curriculum-linked fundraisers
Boosting profits
The profit you make is the measure of success at your event, so how can you push it further?
Secondhand sales
Second-hand sales are a popular way for schools to raise funds, but don't fall foul of legal requirements
Earn while you learn
Engage pupils and gain support from parents and teachers with curriculum-linked fundraisers
Step-by-step: beetle drive
A beetle drive is a lively and sociable game, which involves rolling dice and drawing a beetle
Step-by-step: bingo event
A bingo event, either for children or families, is simple way to raise money for your school
Step-by-step: ceilidh
A ceilidh is a traditional Gaelic gathering, which promises lots of fun for the whole family
Step-by-step: circus
A circus is a surprisingly easy and profitable fundraiser to organise for your school
Step-by-step: murder mystery
Murder mystery nights make a great choice for an adult social evening, promising lots of fun for little effort
Step-by-step: music festival
Music festivals are a wonderful way to raise money whilst bringing the community together
Step-by-step: quiz night
Quiz nights are popular on the fundraising scene, and these tips will help make your event the best it can be
Step-by-step: swishing
A swishing (or clothes-swapping) party is a fun way to raise money for your cause