Fundraising

At the NCPTA we understand that fundraising and holding events are key activities for our member associations. In 2006 NCPTA members collectively raised a fantastic £65 million making a huge difference to schools throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Through our regular contact with PTAs, the NCPTA has developed a range of support materials and resources to help your association to reach its full fundraising potential.

This part of the site can help your association reach its fundraising goal and focuses on:

• Things to think about before you start to fundraise
• An introduction to the various different types of events that are the most popular PTA fundraisers
• Looking beyond the school gate, how to raise money without holding an event
• Applying to trusts and grant-making organisations
• How to run successful fundraising events 
• Working with local businesses

We would love to hear from you too – so if you have had fundraising success and would like to share this with other members, please send us the details of your event.

Applying to trusts?

NCPTA members have free subscription and access to the Directory of Social Change website http://www.trustfunding.org.uk/

Every year trusts give away £billions to good causes. This simple and easy to use site, will help you to search for a trust that may be able to support your association. Click here for more information about this useful fundraising resource.  

Successful fundraisers

The NCPTA has produced a series of Information sheets, for many of the tried and tested fundaisers that work so well for PTAs. Click here to view the full list and remember to contact us should you have an idea for a new title.The NCPTA Suppliers' Directory lists businesses with great fundraising ideas too.