Fundraise with Your Secondary School

Young People Taking Action, Changing Lives.

Secondary schools are full of potential — creative minds, strong voices, and passionate teams. Fundraising is a powerful way for students to develop leadership skills, build teamwork, and stand up for a cause that matters.

Whether you're a teacher, student council member, form tutor, or headteacher — your school can help make a difference.

Why Get Involved?

Fundraising with Haven House Children's Hospice is about more than raising money — it’s about:

• Empowering young people to lead with empathy

• Building stronger school communities

• Supporting and spreading awareness of Haven House Children's Hospice 

We’ll support you every step of the way with ideas, resources, and recognition for your efforts.

Fundraising Ideas for Secondary Schools

• Themed non-uniform or dress-up days: From 'Decades Day' to 'Favourite Movie Character' or 'Culture Day', get students involved and collect donations to take part.
• Sponsored Challenge Week: Students can choose a physical or mental challenge: walk 10,000 steps daily, give up social media, run 5k, or cycle to school for a week.
• Open MIC or Talent Night: Host an evening of music, comedy, and creativity — invite families, sell tickets, and raise funds through refreshments and donations.
• Bake sale or international food stall: Celebrate different cultures and culinary talents with a themed food day, led by students, supported by families.
• Debate for a cause: Organise a public speaking or debating competition with an entry fee or sponsored audience votes.
• Gaming Tournament: A popular and inclusive option — hold a FIFA, Mario Kart, or online chess tournament with entry fees and small prizes.
• School raffle: Ask local businesses or families to donate prizes. Sell raffle tickets and draw winners at a school assembly or event.
• Readathon or creative writing competition: Students seek sponsors to read a set number of books or submit stories/poems for a cause.
• Car wash or litter pick day: Organise a volunteer car wash or community clean-up with donations or sponsorships. 

Student Leadership Opportunities

Encourage your Student Council, House Teams or Prefects to lead your fundraising initiative. It’s a great opportunity to build:

• Event planning skills

• Teamwork and accountability

• Confidence and social awareness

Or take up our ready made School's Enterprise Project. 

We’re happy to provide support for assemblies, presentations, or fundraising challenges.

What We Offer

Your school will receive:

• A Free Secondary School Fundraising Toolkit

• Posters, sponsorship forms, and materials

• Digital certificates for participating students

• Letter templates for parents and local sponsors

• Promotion opportunities on our website and social media

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Make an Impact. Be the Difference

Every donation helps us continue to deliver care and support to seriously ill children and their families across our community.  Your students can be part of real, lasting change.

We’d love to feature your event on our social channels or newsletter — don’t forget to share your story with us!

For more information or to chat through your fundraising idea please contact:

Sarah Harris
Community and Events Manager