Fundraise at school
Get your whole school involved and raise money to end homelessness.
Fundraise at school
Schools and colleges are amazing places to inspire young people, raise awareness, and take action on important local issues like homelessness. Whether you’re a teacher, student, or part of the support team, there are loads of fun and meaningful ways to support HARP and help people in Southend who don’t have a safe place to call home.
Did you know? 98p of every £1 donated to HARP goes directly to frontline services – so your fundraising really does make a difference! We’d love to hear about your idea get in touch with Lucy.
Schools and colleges are amazing places to inspire young people, raise awareness, and take action on important local issues like homelessness. Whether you’re a teacher, student, or part of the support team, there are loads of fun and meaningful ways to support HARP and help people in Southend who don’t have a safe place to call home.
Ideas for Every Term

Harvest Festival
Help us stock up on food by running a Harvest collection of dry goods every October. It’s a simple way to make a big difference!

Christmas Cheer
Hold a collection at your Christmas concert or festive event to support local people through the coldest months.

Have a Heart for HARP!
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with red-themed dress-up days, bake sales or kindness challenges to show your heart for those in need.
Fundraising ideas for your school
Primary Schools
Get the whole school involved in fun, age-appropriate activities that build empathy and community spirit:
- Dress-Up or Non-Uniform Day: Superheroes, book characters, rainbow colours – pick a theme and ask for a £1 donation.
- Harvest Festival Appeal: Collect long-life food and essentials alongside your school assembly.
- Cake Sale or Snack Stall: Hold a bake sale at break time or after school.
- Have a Heart for HARP: Link fundraising to lessons about caring, empathy and community.
Secondary Schools
Give older students the chance to lead, plan, and make change:
- World Homeless Day (10th October): Host an assembly, share stories in tutor groups, and organise a fundraising challenge.
- Themed Days: Pyjama day, cultural dress day or awareness week events. • Harvest Giving: Collect food or hygiene items, or run a fundraising event alongside your Harvest service.
- House Competitions: Get form groups competing with coin collections or bake sales.
Colleges and Sixth Forms
Encourage independence, creativity, and action with student-led initiatives:
- World Homeless Day Campaign: Posters, displays, panel talks or a social media takeover.
- Fundraising Week: Plan lunchtime stalls, film screenings or awareness activities.
- Donate a Day: Go without coffee, takeaways or social media and donate what you would’ve spent.
- Harvest with a Twist: Collect hygiene items or winter wear for people in need.
The difference your fundraising makes

£100
£100 could fund four support sessions to help someone find a safe place to live.

£500
£500 could provide 50 hot breakfasts and a safe daytime space at our Bradbury Centre.

£1000
£1,000 could fund 20 starter packs to help people settle into their new home.
Tell us about your idea
Tell us all your idea and we’ll be in touch.
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