Fundraising at School

Fundraising at your school is an amazing way of raising awareness and helping us continue to be there for people and families affected by eating disorders. It’s also great fun!

While eating disorders can affect anyone of any age, girls and young women are at particular risk. Schools can play a valuable role in encouraging discussion around eating disorders, and fundraising creates a great opportunity for that.

There are lots of ways you can get involved. Whether you have your own ideas, or you would like to take part in one of Beat’s events, we are here to make your fundraising event a success!

If your school has its own annual event and you want to donate to Beat this year, we are here to help as well. Get in touch to order leaflets, posters and fundraising resources, such as balloons, flags, stickers, posters, and collection buckets.

You will find a list of fundraising ideas below, but we love hearing your ideas and lots of schools come up with really creative and unique events. Let us know yours by getting in touch at fundraising@beateatingdisorders.org.uk or by calling 01603 753308.

Ideas for fundraising in your school

• Non-school uniform day, fun accessories day or virtual fancy dress day – to help Celebrate You and what makes you unique!
• Dance-A-Thon – virtually or on the school fields, everyone can take part.
• Walk & Talk – whether it’s virtually at home or laps around the school field, choose a school target, then download our sponsorship forms or set up a school Just Giving page, so family and friends can support you.
• Sport tournaments - teachers vs students or class vs class.
• School quiz – teachers or students can write the rounds to test your school’s trivia knowledge!
• Games day or dodge ball are another way of having fun whilst fundraising.
• Eco-day – create up cycled art, pick up litter in your community, plant seeds...
• Virtual crochet or Knit-A-Thon with other pupils to knit hats, socks, blankets, etc...
• Make handmade cards.
• Have a social media break – set a target for the whole school and start clocking these mindful hours!
• Donate acts of kindness - household/school chores, litter picking, car washing or singing songs in a nursing home, etc.
• Bake sale, book sale, clear out sale.
• Talent show, fashion show.