School Fundraising
Bring your school together for music therapy
From non-uniform days and bake sales to sponsored challenges and music events, your school can help more people access life-changing music therapy across Northern Ireland.
Why schools matter
Small school events can make a big difference
School fundraising is a brilliant way to involve pupils, teachers, parents and the wider community in supporting a meaningful local cause.
It can also help pupils develop empathy, teamwork, confidence and social responsibility while raising vital funds for music therapy services.
Fundraising ideas
Ways you can get involved
These ideas are simple to organise, pupil-friendly and flexible enough for primary schools, secondary schools, classes, year groups or school councils.
Non-uniform day
Ask pupils to wear orange, musical colours, or their own clothes in exchange for a donation.
Bake sale
Invite pupils, staff and families to donate cakes, buns or traybakes for a school fundraiser.
Sponsored challenge
Organise a sponsored walk, silence, readathon, music practice challenge or playground challenge.
Talent show
Let pupils perform music, dance, comedy or drama while families donate or buy tickets.
Quiz night
Host a pupil, parent or staff quiz with music rounds, picture rounds and small prizes.
School music event
Run a concert, choir performance, busking day or lunchtime music showcase.
How we support schools
We will help your school plan it properly
We can provide guidance, ideas and materials to help your pupils and staff organise a safe, positive and successful fundraising activity.
- Fundraising ideas for classes, year groups and whole-school events
- Advice on planning and promoting your activity
- Posters, social media graphics and campaign materials
- Collection tins, leaflets and branded resources where available
- Support for school councils, teachers and parent groups
More than fundraising
A meaningful project for pupils
A school fundraiser can become more than a one-day event. It can help pupils learn about inclusion, wellbeing, communication and the power of music to support people through difficult times.
How to get started
Four simple steps
01
Choose your idea
Pick a fundraiser that fits your school calendar, age group and available time.
02
Tell us about it
Contact our fundraising team so we can support you with advice and materials.
03
Promote the event
Share the activity with pupils, parents, staff and your wider school community.
04
Make it happen
Run your event, celebrate your pupils’ effort and help fund music therapy.
Want your school to fundraise for us?
Get in touch with our fundraising team and we will help you choose an idea that works for your school.