School Fundraising Adoption UK Fundraising Every child deserves a loving, supportive family. By fundraising for Adoption UK, your school can make a real difference in the lives of care experienced children and their families across the UK. Fundraising for Adoption UK at school is a great way for children and teachers to have fun and get creative while raising money to help care experienced children and adoptive families. Take a look at some of our schools resources and fundraising ideas to get you started. Fundraising Ideas Own Clothes Day Non-uniform days are always a hit! They’re super simple to set up and a great way to support Adoption UK. Make the day even more fun by setting a theme, for example everyone could come in their pyjamas! Fun Run Fun runs are a great way to get everyone active while raising money for Adoption UK! They’re easy to organise and fun for all ages. Add a theme or dress up to make it even more exciting! Fundraise with your current events/activities Fundraising can be simple - just turn everyday school events into opportunities to give! From sports days to school plays, there are lots of easy ways to raise money. Voice In A Million 2026 This year’s Voice in a Million was another incredibly special evening for Adoption UK, bringing together thousands of young people, families and supporters at OVO Arena Wembley to celebrate children and young people with care experience. From the inspiring performances to the moving stories shared on stage, the event was a powerful reminder that every child deserves connection, support and the chance to thrive. Thanks to the generosity of everyone who attended, and the dedication of our amazing volunteers, we raised a record-breaking total of nearly £3,000 for Adoption UK. Education Resources We also offer a range of education support and training opportunities for schools and professionals, from bite-sized one-hour sessions to more in-depth courses designed to build understanding of adoption and trauma-informed practice. To find out more about our education resources, training offers and support available in your area, click here: https://www.adoptionuk.org/Pages/Category/education-resources Fundraising Resources School Fundraising Pack A handy all-in-one guide with everything you need to plan and run a successful school fundraiser, including tips, templates and inspiration to get started. Including information about how you can donate to AUK. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A–Z of Fundraising Ideas A fun and creative list of fundraising ideas for every letter of the alphabet. Perfect for sparking inspiration and finding the right fit for your school CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD Make Adoption UK your charity of the year! Newman School for Girls has named Adoption UK as its Charity of the Year, with fundraising efforts to date raising over £1.4K for the care experience community. Interested in making Adoption UK your charity of the year? If you're thinking about your school's Charity of the Year for the next academic year, we would love you to choose us! We have loads of ideas and resources for schools and would be delighted to speak to you about your plans. Get in touch with us on [email protected]. Get in touch We’d love to hear about your fundraising plans! Contact our amazing fundraising team on [email protected]. Manage Cookie Preferences