How to Raise Money For a School Trip

If you're looking for some ideas to raise some money for a school trip, you are reading the right article. I have got lots of money making idea to help you in your quest, whether you are a school looking to raise cash or a individual struggling with the cost of organised school trip.

Garage Sale

Garage sales are more popular in USA compared to the UK but they are a great way of having a clear out as well as raising cash. You could go through your old clothes and if you haven't worn them for at least a year then you are not likely to wear then again. Be ruthless and have a good clear out. To advertise your sale you could post some leaflets through your neighbours doors or sick some posters up around your area. You should also use the power of social networking sites like Facebook to advertise your sale. You could also offer tea/coffee and cakes for those that show up. If you don't fancy a garage sale, what about using eBay to get rid of unwanted clothes or items.

Gardening

Offering yourself to your neighbours to help with maintaining their gardens could be a good little money spinner. Many old people struggle to keep their gardens tidy and their lawns short and would be welcome of some helpers.

Talent Shows - Fashion Shows

With the success of hit TV shows such as Britain's got Talent and the X factor, you could arrange a school talent show. This could be just a bit of fun and not taken too seriously. You could even get some of the teachers to dress up as the judges, if one dresses up as the famous Mr Cowell, remember to wear the trousers high! You could charge a small fee for entrance and have tea/coffee and cakes on sale as refreshments.

Mini Olympics

Schools could hold a mini Olympics and invite parents to watch. Children could be put into teams and compete against each other. Again refreshments could be on sale and a small entrance fee will help with raising cash.

Get Crafty

Have a go at making things which you can sell. You could make some unique birthday cards to sell on or have a go at salt dough. Salt dough is very easy and cheap to make and you can use it like clay. You can find sites on the internet which will give you the recipe. Once you have your dough, what you make is up to you. You could make some pictures frames or wall plaques. These are very easy to make once cooked in the microwave or oven can be painted. Paper flowers are another idea which are cheap to make. Use YouTube and the internet to find how to videos to make unique sellable items.