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Philanthropy has long been a staple in U.K schools. There are plenty of ways to raise funding and meet donation targets. The best ideas encourage participation throughout the school and connected households. For example, a luxury goods sale will doubtful be a success in a low income area. Creating effective, ethical fundraising schemes is the goal of school charity.

Recycling Electronic Devices
The mobile phone recycling industry is one of the fastest growing, globally. Fundraising via mobile phone recycling is one of the easiest ways to raise funds and do something for the environment. Schools can collect unwanted handsets in phone bank bins, then sell Nokia phone, old Blackberry Curves, Motorolas – whatever turns up! Online companies like Mazuma Mobile have no upper limit for how many handsets can be recycled, meaning schools can make the most of cash for mobiles recycling schemes for relatively little effort.

Book Sales
More than a million new titles will go on sale annually, not to mention the millions of reprints produced globally. The world may be digital in many respects, but the era of the printed word is far from over. Book sales are great ways to encourage kids to read and exchange information outside social media.

Auctions
Auctioning items donated from local businesses, families or other organisations can be a wonderful way to boost community spirit and nab a few bargains along the way. Great items to auction include local handmade goods, gift certificates, baked goods and homewares.