School fundraising events
Run a fundraising event at your school or organisation
Elevate education with purpose by hosting memorable school fundraising events in support of Cornwall Air Ambulance.
From creative ventures to engaging activities, each event becomes a stepping stone toward saving lives across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Get in touch at fundraising@cornwallairambulancetrust.org.
£0 a year comes from the government for our services. We rely on your generosity to keep your helicopter in the air.
Help bring a second helicopter to Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly
Your school could help us save even more lives, and we would love for you to join the mission!
Hold a non-uniform day.
Get dressed up or wear something red to show your support for your critical care crew and red helicopter.
Create your own piece of helicopter art.
Submit one entry per class by Summer Half Term for the chance to win a visit to our airbase to meet the crew or even a flyby!*
Charity event ideas for schools
- Sports days to save lives: Organise a school-wide sports day, promoting health and fitness while raising funds for critical care services. Students collect pledges for their events and contribute to life-preserving flights.
- Art for a cause: Channel creativity into making a difference. Host an art exhibition, auction or sale featuring students' artwork. The proceeds go directly toward supporting Cornwall Air Ambulance's lifesaving missions.
- Bake sale bonanza: Unleash budding bakers by organising bake sales with delicious treats. Students and families can enjoy scrumptious goodies while contributing to our critical care operations.
- Dress-up day: Let your imagination run wild with themed dress-up days. Students can pay a small donation to dress as their favourite characters, historical figures or professions. It's a fun way to support a vital cause and raise awareness.
- Trivia night: Challenge minds with a trivia night. Students, families and staff can form teams and participate in friendly competition while raising funds for critical care.
Tips & benefits
Fundraising benefits
- Education with impact: Teach students the power of giving back and the importance of community support.
- Build community: Strengthen school spirit and create lasting memories through collaborative fundraising efforts.
- Life lessons: Foster empathy and compassion by helping students understand the impact their efforts have on others.
- Showcase talents: Provide students with a platform to showcase their skills and creativity in meaningful ways.
- Media awareness: Running an event can bring media attention to the positive impact of your school community.
Top fundraising tips
- Plan ahead: Start early to allow ample time for organising, promoting and executing the event.
- Engage students: Involve students in event planning to foster a sense of ownership and enthusiasm.
- Promote creatively: Utilise social media, posters, newsletters and school announcements to spread the word to your local community.
- Approach media outlets: Local stories are a great way to approach local news outlets to secure coverage of your event.
- Celebrate success: Recognise and celebrate students' contributions, both big and small.
- Thank supporters: Express gratitude to sponsors, volunteers and participants for their role in making the event a success. Share the impact of your event after it has finished.
Get
started
Download our fundraising pack
Discover our trove of resources in our fundraising pack. Inside, you’ll find event-planning guides, promotional materials, donation-tracking tools and more. Empower your school to make a significant impact on critical care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Want to talk about your fundraiser?
To discuss your fundraiser, get in touch with the fundraising team.