Hello teachers, parents, guardians, and pupils!
Bright Charity exists to make things better for those accessing Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s services.
Amazing people like you make a difference to patients, loved ones and hard-working NHS colleagues across our family of hospitals and community facilities in Northumberland and North Tyneside.
This page gives you simple, fun ideas for your school to raise money for Bright Charity and get pupils involved.
Everything is designed to be easy to run, low-cost, and age-appropriate for primary schools.
What can you do?
- Wear something BRIGHT to school
- Decorate your classroom
- Download and print our activity sheets
- Hold a Read-a-thon, Maths-a-thon or Spell-a-thon
- Sports Day with a fundraising entry fee
- Sponsored activities like laps of the playground, teddy bear picnics or silences!
Fundraising checklist
Step one: Pick your activity
Choose one idea (or combine a few!) that works best for your school timetable and space.
Step two: Set a target
Give pupils a goal – e.g., “Let’s raise £100 to support Bright Charity!”
Step three: Spread the word
- Send letters or emails home to parents/guardians.
- Put posters up around school.
- Share updates in newsletters and on social media.
Step four: Collect donations
- Use sponsorship forms (download here).
- Set up an online fundraising page here for parents/guardians to share with friends and family.
- Pay into Bright Charity – online, cheque or bank transfer.
Step five: Celebrate!
- Announce the total raised in assembly.
- Thank the pupils and parents with certificates or a “thank you wall.”
- Share photos (with permission) on your school website or newsletter.
Thank you for making a difference!
Every pound raised helps Bright Charity. Together, we can inspire children to care, share, and make a difference for those who need it.
Please get in touch if you have any questions.
Thank you so much,
Bright Charity Team