MenuA-Z Funding Guide for Schools 2026
This Definitive Guide to School Funding provides over 320 pages of comprehensive and in-depth information on funding sources available to schools across the UK. With over 300 funding sources featured that could support a wide range of school projects and activities, this Guide is a must-have for anyone who currently finds himself or herself responsible for or involved in fundraising for schools. This includes:
- Headteachers
- School Business Managers
- Finance Managers
- Sports Teachers
- PTA or 'Friends of School' members
This easy to use Guide lists over 300 funding sources covering all the categories you need.
- Heritage Culture and the Arts
- Sports Activities
- Buildings, Facilities and Equipment
- Community-Based Activities
- Activities to Enhance Learning and Raise Attainment
- Environmental Projects
- International Co-operation in Education
- Professional Development
- Special Educational Needs
- Supporting Extra Curricular Activities
Each grant entry provides a wealth of information and lists:
- How much funding is available
- Type of funding available (capital / revenue)
- What exactly the money can be used for
- How and when to apply
- Examples of schools that have successfully applied (where this information is available)
- What the grant will / will not fund
- Contact details
- Website address (where available)
The guide also serves as an additional resource for local authority education staff and managers within Multi Academy Trusts who may have responsibility for advising individual schools on raising funds from external sources.
In addition to the comprehensive grant index, we have:
- The "A Good Practice Guide on Writing Winning Applications"
- An Introduction to Crowdfunding that illustrates how this relatively new fundraising method can help your school to raise money.
- Useful Links section that will help you to think more creatively about fundraising for your school.
Please note that the guide is only available as a digital download.
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