Generating additional income for schools

 

Across the UK, schools are facing ever-tighter financial constraints, with budget pressures having become a constant challenge rather than an occasional hurdle. Despite some recent funding increases, the Institute of Fiscal Studies highlights that spending per pupil currently remains just below, or only matches, the levels seen a decade ago.

 

Specifically, from 2009-10 to 2018-19, real-term per pupil spending in England fell by 8%, and while there has since been an 8% real-term rise, this has only served to lift funding back to just under where it was in 2009-10.

 

Consequently, schools nationwide are exploring innovative ways to supplement their income, seeking relief from ongoing financial pressures.

 

This training course and resource pack have been designed to provide practical, achievable suggestions for generating additional income, without placing undue strain on school staff. Even if only one or two ideas prove effective, the resulting boost to your school’s finances could make a meaningful difference.

 

Session 1 – Make sure you are getting everything you can from the DFE - Pupil Premium – how to get everyone signed up. Online Free School Meals.   English as an Additional Language EAL – Approaching, Identifying, getting onto the October Census.

 

Session 2 – Capital & other Funding from DFE – Capital (School Conditional Allocations, Condition Improvement Fund, Devolved Formula Capital)  PE & Sports Premium Funding for Primary Schools, Other government grants eg National Education Nature Park grants for schools.

 

Session 3 – Gift Aid – What it is, Who can claim, What it can be claimed on, Record keeping & declarations, Cash donations, Aggregating claims for small amounts, Is it worth the effort?

 

Session 4 – Grants - Where to find them, Tips for applying for grants

 

Session 5 – European Funds - Erasmus/Turing Scheme, Structural Funds, Other European funds

 

Session 6 – Competitions & Awards - List of school competitions & where to find, How to find awards and apply

 

Session 7 – Affiliate programs – Ready made platforms (Giveasyoulive etc) Going direct - Amazon, eBay, Uniform, Local businesses

 

Session 8 – Large Businesses – Your large existing suppliers, Amazon, Neighbourly, Banks / Building societies, Matched funding programs.

 

Session 9 – Smaller / local Businesses - Ways businesses can make donations, Ideas for business links, How to approach businesses, Due diligence

 

Session 10 – Generating income from existing resources - Grounds/sports/PE, Food Tech/kitchens, Textiles, Art, Music, Reprographics, Fayres

 

Session 11 – Skills – Utilising skills of parents / governors / contacts etc.,  Gathering information, ideas for skill donations, Skills auctions.

 

Session 12 –Fundraising  - Parental -School Fund donation schemes, Commissions, 100 club, Non Uniform days, Sponsored events, Old clothes collections, Voucher collections

 

Session 13–Fundraising  - Non -Parental -Alumni, Public at large

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND / COURSE STRUCTURE
 

This course is designed for anyone in school who would like ideas for generating additional income. The sessions are delivered over the internet and each session has a video presentation with accompanying notes.  There is a short assignment at the end of the training, and a certificate will be issued to each person on completion.

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PRICING
The 12-session course costs £99 per school and multiple staff can attend from each school for this price. The whole course takes around 2.5 hours to complete, but you can of course just use the sessions of interest.