Why schools use this type of fundraiser
- It asks families for unused currency rather than a new purchase.
- The campaign can run through existing school email and notice channels.
- Mixed currencies can be collected together under the current published rules.
- The kit and campaign materials are described as free on the main site.
A simple two-to-four-week launch plan
Week 1: announce the campaign and explain what is accepted. Week 2: send a reminder showing the collection point. Final week: give a clear closing date and remind families to check travel wallets, drawers and jars.
Make the purpose specific
“Help us fund the library corner” is stronger than “please support fundraising”. If possible, tell families what the school hopes to pay for. Do not promise a specific amount because returns depend on what the community contributes.
When the collection is nearly finished
Check the current full-tub/top-up guidance on the homepage. Under the present published rules, suitable UK coins can be used to top up the collection if foreign currency alone does not fill it.
Frequently asked questions
Can a primary or secondary school take part?
The current request form includes both primary and secondary schools.
Do families need to sort the currencies?
The current website says mixed foreign currencies are accepted, so families do not need to create separate country collections.
What materials are included?
The homepage currently describes a collection drum or bucket, printed posters, a digital e-flyer and collection/delivery handling.
Want to run a foreign-currency collection?
Request the current Coins for Change collection kit and use the live campaign guidance for accepted currency, collection conditions and timings.
Request a free kit