School Christmas Fundraising

Be a Star by fundraising at your school this Christmas

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Be a Star and fundraise to help those in need this Christmas.

Employee Fundraising

Fundraise in your workplace this Christmas.

Send Christmas eCards

Send eCards this year that support our work.

Ready to make a difference this Christmas?

Our School Fundraising Guide is packed with everything you need to get started - from festive favourites like Christmas Wellies Day and school discos to creative new ideas that spark generosity and joy. Download your FREE guide today and discover how your school can turn seasonal spirit into real support for those who need it most.

Plan your school's Christmas fundraising activities today

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Why Fundraise at Christmas?

This Christmas, schools, teachers and students have the opportunity to come together and make a real difference by being a Sally Army STAR! Your support allows us to help families experiencing hardship and loneliness during the festive season. You can help to provide emergency accommodation, food parcels, gifts and much more to families who may otherwise go without.

Strengthen Community Bonds: Unite students, families, staff, and the wider community around a shared goal.
Support Important Projects: Fund equipment, programs, and activities when they’re most needed.
Share the Spirit of the Season: Encourage kindness, generosity, and togetherness through giving.

Festive Fundraising Ideas

There are countless ways to raise money for The Salvation Army this Christmas! Whether you’re planning a school-wide celebration or classroom activities, we have resources, advice and support to help you smash your target! Here are five festive fundraising ideas to inspire you and your school community this Christmas:

Every student can get involved by entering their Christmas card design into the Christmas Card Competition and have the opportunity to be published on the front cover of the Kids Alive! magazine and win a voucher for The Entertainer toy shop. It's a great class or school activity to get creative and we encourage everyone to fundraise at the same time. Find out more about the Christmas Card Competition and how you can get involved.

Join the Christmas Card Competition

Set up a JustGiving page for your school to share with your community and raise funds throughout the Christmas period. Add QR codes to school newsletters, Christmas cards, posters, and event programs to make giving quick and easy for your school community.

Set up your JustGiving page

Download your resources

From eye-catching posters to ready-to-share social media posts, our FREE resources make it easy to spread the word about your fundraising. Download them below and start inspiring your school community to get involved!