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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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    Rethink your energy strategy

    Making your school more energy efficient can bring big cost savings, as well as wins for the environment

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    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

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    Going solar

    Installing solar panels doesn’t have to cost the earth, says Ann Flaherty, director of Solar for Schools

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    How to run a silent auction

    Our guide to holding an event to remember

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    Raise revenue by recycling

    Recycling schemes are an easy way to combine waste reduction with fundraising

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    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

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    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?

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    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

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    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?

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    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

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    Small but mighty

    Rural schools face their own unique set of challenges when it comes to income generation - here’s how to overcome them

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    The war on waste

    How you can make your fundraising more eco-friendly

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    Running a raffle

    Running a raffle at events can boost profits, but what legal requirements do schools need to adhere to?

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    Sponsored literacy-linked fundraising ideas

    Engage pupils and gain support from parents and teachers with curriculum-linked fundraisers

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    Boosting profits

    The profit you make is the measure of success at your event, so how can you push it further?

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    Secondhand sales

    Second-hand sales are a popular way for schools to raise funds, but don’t fall foul of legal requirements

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    Earn while you learn

    Engage pupils and gain support from parents and teachers with curriculum-linked fundraisers

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    Step-by-step: beetle drive

    A beetle drive is a lively and sociable game, which involves rolling dice and drawing a beetle

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    Step-by-step: bingo event

    A bingo event, either for children or families, is simple way to raise money for your school

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    Step-by-step: ceilidh

    A ceilidh is a traditional Gaelic gathering, which promises lots of fun for the whole family

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    Step-by-step: circus

    A circus is a surprisingly easy and profitable fundraiser to organise for your school

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    Step-by-step: murder mystery

    Murder mystery nights make a great choice for an adult social evening, promising lots of fun for little effort

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    Step-by-step: music festival

    Music festivals are a wonderful way to raise money whilst bringing the community together

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    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

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    Step-by-step: swishing

    A swishing (or clothes-swapping) party is a fun way to raise money for your cause

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    Step-by-step: tea dance

    An afternoon tea dance sounds inviting, but how do you take the first steps? Nikki Burch leads the way

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