How to Raise Huge Sums with easyfundraising

Since launching Friends of St Amand’s on easyfundraising we’ve already raised nearly £500 without asking anyone to donate a penny extra. But here’s the exciting part: with a few simple habits and a bit of coordination we can double or even triple that amount.

Here are 10 simple ways to help us raise huge sums through easyfundraising!

1. Start with your weekly shop

One of the easiest wins is your regular grocery shopping. Many major supermarkets and food retailers are on easyfundraising. If you’re placing online orders (or doing click & collect), always start via the easyfundraising app or website. Why not set a weekly reminder or bookmark easyfundraising so it becomes routine?

2. Use it for ALL online shopping

From clothes to gifts to home essentials, thousands of retailers are on easyfundraising.

Before buying anything online make it a habit to ask “Can I get this via easyfundraising?” It only takes a few seconds but over time these small purchases add up significantly.

3. Don’t miss big-ticket purchases

Planning to buy a new phone, laptop, TV, or furniture? This is where easyfundraising really makes a difference. Cashback on big items can generate £10, £20, £50+ per purchase. Remember the bigger the spend, the bigger the donation!

4. Book holidays and travel through it

Flights, hotels, package holidays, car hire - many travel providers offer donations through easyfundraising. A single holiday booking can raise tens or even hundreds of pounds for Friends of St Amand’s. If you’re planning a trip this year, this is one of the biggest opportunities to help.

5. Install the browser extension

The easyfundraising browser extension acts as a handy reminder. It pops up when you visit a participating retailer so you never miss a donation.

✅ No remembering required

✅ No extra effort

✅ No missed opportunities

6. Get friends and family signed up

This is one of the fastest ways to grow. If every current supporter recruited just 2–3 more people we’d quickly multiply our fundraising.

7. Use it at work for business purchases

easyfundraising works with all the big business suppliers like Viking Direct, DELL, euroffice, Staples and PC World Business. Think about office supplies, IT equipment, corporate gifts and travel bookings - the list goes on. As business purchases can often run into hundreds or thousands of pounds this is a great way to raise big donation.

8. Plan ahead for seasonal spending

Certain times of year are fundraising goldmines. Encourage everyone to use easyfundraising during these peak spending periods;

• Christmas shopping

• Back-to-school purchases

• Summer holidays

• Home improvement projects

9. Spread the word in the community

The more people know about it, the more we raise. Why not:

• Mention it in school and community newsletters

• Share on local Facebook groups

• Add it to email footers

• Include it at PTA meetings

10. Make it a habit (this is the key!)

The biggest difference comes from consistency. easyfundraising works best when it becomes second nature. Always go to easyfundraising first before buying online. Use the app or extension and keep it top of mind.

Get started today

If you haven’t already please visit https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/friends-of-st-amands/ and sign up to easyfundraising with the Friends of St. Amand's. Let's raise lots of funds for St. Amand's school!