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Fundraising ideas, events and tips to inspire your whole school, college or nursery.

We aim to build long and meaningful relationships with our local schools. You’ll not only help to fund our vital work, but also empower children and young people to engage with their community and make a real difference through their education. See how to get involved, below:

Two girls wearing red felt antlers and one wearing a few nose laugh together as they take part in Reindeer Fun.

Join in this Christmas

Choose your own date in December to hold a Reindeer Fun day full of Christmas themed activities. Raise sponsorship for children and young people with life-threatening and life-limiting illnesses and their families.

You'll also get a free Santa Suit and as many reindeer antlers as you need!

Reindeer Fun
An unpainted Owl sculpture in the grounds at Chestnut Tree House

The Big Hoot's Little Hoot

Have you heard of our exciting art trail in Chichester and Arundel? In Summer 2024 we're holding a large outdoor art trail - and we're on the look out for schools to get involved!

Sign up to our Learner Programme and you’ll get to create your very own owlet sculpture to turn into you own unique piece of art. We’ll also give you lots of resources for lessons and awareness about the importance of children’s hospices.

Find out about The Big Hoot

Other ways to get your school involved with fundraising:

The oldies and the goodies!

Hold a mufti day, hold collections and/or a raffle at school concerts and plays, or have a special fundraising stall at Summer and Christmas fetes.

Book an assembly

We’d love to visit your school to tell pupils more about the work of Chestnut Tree House, either through an assembly, or a workshop. Our specially trained staff will tailor their talk to your needs, and ensure everyone gains a much more in-depth knowledge of what a children’s hospice does.

Schools’ project

A pioneering scheme that invites schoolchildren into the hospice to learn about hospice care and explore life, death and bereavement. Find out about The Schools’ Project.

Fundraising ideas for young people

A selection of our fundraising events and campaigns that are ideal for schools to get involved with.
Two young fundraisers having a teddy bear's picnic
Teddy bears’ picnic
Could you hold your very own teddy bears' picnic to support Chestnut Tree House?
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Gaming for Good
Are you a gamer? Would your friends baulk at the idea of walking 10,000 steps but be up for a 24-hour gameathon?
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School children
£50 challenge
The challenge is simple; we'll give your class £50 and they have two terms to grow it, the rest is up to them.
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Fundraising ideas for under 16s
If you're running the Mini-mile and want to get involved in fundraising, we've got some great ideas to help you out to boost your donations!
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Contact us

Get in touch! We'd love to hear more about your school and what fundraising you're planning. Or if you're looking for more information about us, or how to help - our dedicated team of fundraisers are here to support you.

Get in touch with the fundraising team

Some of the amazing fundraising by local schools

£400

raised by Goldstone Primary by taking part in Super Hero Friday

£360

raised by Handcross Park School by making Easter bonnets

£250

St Andrew’s Primary School of Hove by selling Christmas CDs