Did you know that in a typical secondary school of 1,000 pupils, you might expect around 25–30 young people with a diagnosable eating disorder at any one time? (Part 5: Eating problems and disorders - NHS England Digital).
School-age children are at a particularly high risk of developing eating disorders, with the pressures and transitions that come as part of school life among the possible triggers for these serious mental illnesses.
School staff are some of the best placed people to spot the early signs and give pupils they’re worried about support to get better. Open discussions linked to charity work can help create a culture where pupils feel safer asking for help. Increased awareness among staff and pupils may lead to earlier identification of students who need support.
School-based fundraising does more than raise money – it also helps build awareness, empathy and early understanding of these serious mental illnesses.
There are lots of different ways to fundraise for Beat at your school!
Why not sign up to fundraise, raise awareness and have some fun! ⭐
Whether you have your own creative fundraising idea or would like to take part in one of our suggested activities, we’re here to help make your event a huge success!
Why not try:
💜 Non School Uniform Day – why not wear something purple for Beat to help raise visibility for the charity and start important conversations about eating disorders and mental health.
💜 Walk & Talk - creates space for relaxed conversation, connection, and reflection.
💜 Student VS Teacher Games or Sports – encourages teamwork and participation, helping students feel connected and motivated.
💜 Giant School Quiz – encourages collaboration and problem solving in a fun environment!
💜 Get Crafty with a Craft-a-thon. Make cards, knit, paint or draw and raise money by selling your products
💜 Bake Sale – popular, easy to organise and brings the school community together.
💜 Talent Show – build confidence, creativity and school spirit.
💜 Readathon - a duel purpose of raising money and encouraging students to read more!
This pack includes lots of helpful information about how to fundraise at your school, providing inspiration and top tips!!
It also contains useful information about eating disorders and our services.
We also have lots of free resources to help you promote your event such as flags, stickers, balloons and posters!
Get in touch today to order! We'd also love to hear about your fundraising plans!
You can email us at fundraising@beateateatingdisorders.org.uk
Or call us on 01603 753 308
The hub is designed to enable school professionals to help pupils into treatment quickly and is currently fully funded for all primary and secondary schools, alongside sixth forms and colleges.
By accessing the hub, you will be taught how to spot the early signs of an eating disorder, talk to a pupil exhibiting them, engage their families, and support them to seek medical assessment.
You can increase your understanding of eating disorders with our training courses and events which are designed to help you gain new insight into these complex mental illnesses.
The Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) in Scotland is an active citizenship programme empowering secondary students to research and advocate for grassroots causes, with the winning team securing a £3,000 grant for their chosen charity.
If your school is taking part in the YPI Initiative and you would like to find out more about our charity, please take a look at our handy downloadable toolkit for more information.
We were chosen as Wellington School's Charity of the Year recently. Throughout the school year, Wellington pupils, parents and teachers raised money through a variety of activities, including a Christmas fayre, a 24 hour golf challenge and a fashion show.
In total they raised a phenomenal £22,180.81 for our charity and we are SO proud of each and every one of the members of the school who took on such creative challenges.
Want to make us your Charity of the Year at your school? Click the link below to find out more!
Every fundraiser, no matter how big or small helps us to be there for those who need our support the most.
Gather your school community and start fundraising today! Email us at fundraising@beateateatingdisorders.org.uk