to ask you all for fundraising ideas because no one on chat will give me any

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What are your best fundraisers that raised the most but cost you least to hold?

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The best school fundraisers I've done have been to invite an entertainer / magician to do an after school show. They give us a good price because it's free advertising for them. We charge £3 and give the children a drink and a biscuit and we make £200 each time. Hardly any effort and parents like it because it's cheap and minimal effort for them (just pick up an hour later).

Alternative race night for parents is always good fun. Normally raises about £3000 after costs (paying the event holder). Throw in a raffle and some pre race games.

Sponsored litter pick in local area. Very popular!

Carol singing at a railway station or supermarket is lucrative at this time of year.

Clothes swap party ; we rented a room in local pub and asked people to donate unwanted clothes - then you pay for what you buy ; we had about a hundred folk and made several hundred pounds.

Thanks everyone these are really good ideas! Small amount to raise compared to some amounts I've seen on here, only £2000. But extremely small school in a not very wealthy area. Love the sponsored head shave idea! Thank you Curiosity for the PM :)