Introduction

A practical guide to fund-raising for schools. Funding for schools from the customary sources has become more difficult and schools are having to raise funds through schemes involving community and commercial support. This guide explains everything that schools need to know about funding, including;

Funding Areas Covered

researching funds available

commercial funding

government funding

European funding initiatives

business sponsorships

how to enter local partnerships

writing a bid

making and maintaining contacts

paperwork

legalities

staffing the funding team

target-setting and monitoring

the governing body’s role