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Fundraise at your school or group

Your school or group could help turn the tide on our ocean, and have fun doing it!

Fundraising for the ocean in school or as a group is a great way to build leadership, community involvement, and real‑world environmental impact. It strengthens a sense of global responsibility while building a positive culture. Plus, ocean‑focused fundraising directly connects to science, geography, and sustainability education, helping students to see the real‑world impact of what they learn in class.

Show your support for the ocean

Support us for a day, a week, or a whole school year while learning about the ocean, climate change, and community responsibility. There are lots of things you can do to become a champion for our seas, from fun runs and bake sales to sponsored beach cleans and litter picks. Download our editable posters to promote your event, and if you’re collecting cash, ask us for a collection box to keep it safe!

Fundraising ideas to get you started

You can make the most of existing charity and awareness days to raise funds.

Here are some days to get you started:

  • World Book Day - 6th March
  • World Ocean Day - 8th June
  • World Kindness Day - 13th November
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A hawksbill turtle  |  Image credit: Gregory Piper/Ocean Image Bank

Organise a Big Blue Day

Raise awareness of our awe-inspiring seas and marine wildlife by throwing your own day of celebration at school.

Choose any date and have a full day of fun activities to raise money. Get everyone to wear blue, host an ocean-themed bake sale, have a sports day - anything that brings people together to celebrate our blue planet!

Check out how to host a big blue day
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Isle of Lewis  |  Image credit: Michael Grant

Get inspired

Struggling for ideas? There’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to fundraising. Feel free to check our our A-Z of fundraising ideas for more!

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The School Council chose to give the proceeds to the Marine Conservation Society because the money is directly helping marine wildlife for future generations.

Benhall Infant School, who raised £417.14

You can make a real difference

£100 could equip 10 volunteers to survey litter found on our beaches

£500 could help us bring an inland school or community group to the coast for the first time, to nurture their connection to the ocean and learn more about how they can help protect it

£1000 could help protect 5000m2 of endangered seagrass, which is the habitat for many seahorses

A member of Marine Conservation Society reading a book about a sea turtle to a group of young children sitting on the floor in a classroom.

Presenting at a Nursery in Edinburgh  |  Image credit: Kirsty Andrews

This is our second year running the environmental day and this year is even more important because it is the icing on the cake of our application for an Eco-Schools Green Flag.

Kings International College, who raised £178

Three simple ways to set up your fundraising

  1. Pay securely through our website with Paypal or debit card
  2. Set up a JustGiving page
  3. Set up smartphone contactless donations through the Givestar app

Check out our fundraising resources

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