Nowadays parents seem to be spending more and more money on their children as they fund their active young lifestyles.
Even so the schools, clubs and events they go to are in need of more and more money as well to keep the ventures viable.
It can seem like a never-ending spiral for all involved.
The question is how to raise money for these organisations so that children can enjoy themselves as much as possible when they are on their activities, plus how can the children help themselves and learn the basic facts that very little is 'free'.
Here are 8 simple fundraising ideas for children - of all ages! Sponsorship is normally the best way of raising money via these routes, although some lend themselves better to paying for the privilege to take part.
Face Painting- Organise a face painting day, where every child (and accompanying adult) has to have their face painted.
You can theme the event to coincide with an important event or just something that takes your fancy.
Dress Down Day - a day out of school uniform is always a winner with children.
It also works just as well with clubs such as Scouts and Girls Brigade.
Sponsored Silence - always a winner with parents! 24 hours of no talking can be a blessed relief for every adult - just don't pitch it to the children like that! Dance - this one needs a bit more organising than most but is suited to children of all ages.
It can be linked to a series of fundraising events or the culmination of a school year or festival.
Guess The Number - fill a jar with an assortment of goodies and get the kids to guess the number that are in there.
Winner takes all (plus a possible visit to the dentist if you use the perennial favourite - sweets).
Get 'Em Wet - get someone in authority to go into some stocks and have the children throw wet sponges at them.
Mix the water with some flour and the results are even more satisfying for the children..
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Talent Show - most children have an interest in the various television programmes that showcase extra-curricular talents.
Why not organise your own fundraising event? Bagging Groceries- contact your local supermarket and see if they will allow your children to collect donations whilst helping customers to bag up their groceries.
Especially popular at busy times of the year.
Get children to take responsibility for fundraising and let them have fun at the same time.
You'll be onto a fundraising winner.
Even so the schools, clubs and events they go to are in need of more and more money as well to keep the ventures viable.
It can seem like a never-ending spiral for all involved.
The question is how to raise money for these organisations so that children can enjoy themselves as much as possible when they are on their activities, plus how can the children help themselves and learn the basic facts that very little is 'free'.
Here are 8 simple fundraising ideas for children - of all ages! Sponsorship is normally the best way of raising money via these routes, although some lend themselves better to paying for the privilege to take part.
Face Painting- Organise a face painting day, where every child (and accompanying adult) has to have their face painted.
You can theme the event to coincide with an important event or just something that takes your fancy.
Dress Down Day - a day out of school uniform is always a winner with children.
It also works just as well with clubs such as Scouts and Girls Brigade.
Sponsored Silence - always a winner with parents! 24 hours of no talking can be a blessed relief for every adult - just don't pitch it to the children like that! Dance - this one needs a bit more organising than most but is suited to children of all ages.
It can be linked to a series of fundraising events or the culmination of a school year or festival.
Guess The Number - fill a jar with an assortment of goodies and get the kids to guess the number that are in there.
Winner takes all (plus a possible visit to the dentist if you use the perennial favourite - sweets).
Get 'Em Wet - get someone in authority to go into some stocks and have the children throw wet sponges at them.
Mix the water with some flour and the results are even more satisfying for the children..
..
Talent Show - most children have an interest in the various television programmes that showcase extra-curricular talents.
Why not organise your own fundraising event? Bagging Groceries- contact your local supermarket and see if they will allow your children to collect donations whilst helping customers to bag up their groceries.
Especially popular at busy times of the year.
Get children to take responsibility for fundraising and let them have fun at the same time.
You'll be onto a fundraising winner.
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