School fundraising pack

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Go wild and fundraise together!

Welcome!

Here at Kent Wildlife Trust, local action leads to global change; our vision is for a better, wilder future.

By downloading the fundraising resources below, you will be protecting wildlife in Kent as well as helping to tackle the climate and nature crises.

Thanks to every one of you for supporting Kent Wildlife Trust - we are so excited to have you on our team!

Are you ready for a Wilder Future?

Download it here

Fundraising ideas to get you started

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Press release

Download a draft press release here and adapt it to reflect the fundraising efforts of your school.

If you have any questions or would like any support, please contact press@kentwildlife.org.uk

Why fundraise?

Wildlife provides important services for us all including the food we eat, the water we use and drink and the oxygen we breathe. Engaging with nature also works wonders for our wellbeing. Research states that nature positively influences the mental health of children and teenagers. Caring for our environment can also provide a big sense of pride!

Wildlife can be used to cover the school curriculum in more ways than you think: science (plants and animals), literacy (creative writing), maths (measuring), art (photography), PSHE and more! Young people can also connect with nature to learn outside of the classroom, building an understanding of social responsibility and improving attitude and respect for the environment. At Kent Wildlife Trust, we can help you incorporate wildlife into your curriculum through various activities (find out more on our Education webpage).

Fundraising also provides a lesson in itself: it gives an insight to the importance of money, fundraising and enterprise.

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Become a nature-friendly school!

Have you heard of our Wilder Kent Awards? By fundraising for us, you’ve already started your journey towards earning one of these exciting awards !

The Wilder Kent Awards is a scheme set up to recognise and reward the work schools and community groups are doing in helping us create a #WilderKent.

How can your fundraising support wildlife in Kent?

£25 could install a bird box at one of our reserves

£50 could provide a home for hibernating hedgehogs

£100 could install a wildlife camera

£250 could help us carry out a butterfly survey

£500 could allow us to repair fencing around our precious reserves

Tit and bird box

Photo by Jose Perafan

Questions and resources

How to promote your fundraising events

We have lots of materials to help you raise awareness about your event and involve your friends, family and community. Check out the fundraising pack at the top of this page for these resources.

Be proud of the work you are doing to protect wildlife and raise awareness of the importance of this work.

Customise our fundraising poster to shout about your activities in the local area
Use our Thank you poster to share how much money you’ve raised
We’ve given you some cool pictures to post on social media

We’d love to know what you have planned so please do contact us if you’re getting involved, and we’re always around if you need any additional ideas or support. If you’d like us to share your efforts on our social media, our supporters would love to know how you’re helping us!

You can contact us by emailing: fundraising@kentwildlife.org.uk or calling 01622 357800.

If you’re sharing your event on social media, don’t forget to tag us!

Twitter: @KentWildlife

Facebook: Kent Wildlife Trust

Instagram: kentwildlife

How to send the funds you have raised to Kent Wildlife Trust

You can collect donations in whatever way is easiest for you!

By post: If you’d like to send us a cheque, our address is: Tyland Barn, Chatham Road, Sandling, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3BD.

Online: You can set up your own Just Giving fundraising page by visiting www.justgiving.com/kentwildlifetrust and going to ‘Fundraise For Us’.

At the bank: Let us know when you plan to transfer! Please put your reference as: ‘FR SCHL’. Account name: Kent Wildlife Trust, Sort code: 20-76-63, Account number: 20549290

We have provided a sponsorship form below if needed.

If you would like to discuss these options, contact our fundraising team on 01622 357800 or email fundraising@kentwildlife.org.uk.

How to make sure your events are safe (Risk Assessment)

Before things get wild, please make sure you complete a risk assessment. If you need help with this, visit www.hse.gov.uk for more information. It will help you to identify any hazards and make sure your fundraising journey is smooth. If your event is on private land (workplaces, schools, community groups), make sure you have the landowner’s permission. It is unlikely that you’ll need a licence.

Contact your local authority for a licence if you’d like to hold your event on public land (parks and streets).

Please assess whether you require public liability cover for your event. Our insurance policy does not cover externally run events and we cannot be held responsible for any accidents or injuries. It is your responsibility to ensure everyone’s safety so that everyone has the best time!

Remember to be kind to our furry friends and pal-ants. Consider the environment in your planning and avoid harming our precious wildlife.