5 Reasons to Run your Tea Towel Fundraiser with Us!

By Expressions Fundraising Australia on 14 March 2024

Looking for awesome fundraising programs that are simple, ethical, and truly memorable? At Expressions, we offer more than just high-quality products — we deliver a supportive and joyful fundraising event experience that schools, clubs, and communities across Australia trust.

Whether you're planning your first school fundraising project or continuing with your yearly tea towel fundraiser, we're here to make your fundraising journey easy, impactful, and genuinely rewarding.

1. Sustainable, Premium Products with a Purpose

Our tea towels, tote bags, and aprons are made from GOTS-certified organic cotton, screen or digital printed right here in Australia using eco-friendly, solvent-free inks. Our products are practical, beautifully designed, and built to last — ideal for keepsakes and gifts.

We proudly champion ethical fundraising practices that align with community values, support local production, and help you raise funds responsibly.

2. Designed for Success — Fundraising with Ease

Running a fundraiser shouldn’t be hard work. That’s why we provide everything you need:

  • Coordinator’s kit

  • Pre-cut paper & pens

  • Editable parent order letters

  • Customisable posters & social media graphics

  • Free sample tea towel

You can also run your project entirely online with our secure online fundraising platform — no cash handling, no paperwork. It’s one of the easiest aspects of fundraising you'll ever manage.

3. Custom Designs that Capture the Hearts of Children

Every project we print celebrates creativity and community. From handprints to portraits to school logos, each design is reviewed by our team to ensure a high-quality result.

Perfect for school fundraisers, childcare centres, sports clubs, or community events, our products turn artwork into treasured memories — reflecting the genuine impact for children involved.

“This was such a fun and simple fundraiser for our Kindergarten classes. Our final product was absolutely gorgeous and the most wonderful keepsake for our families. The students are so proud to see their artwork in print!” - Emily, Penrith Anglican College 

4. Real Support. Real Results.

With over 25 years of experience, we support schools and groups with proven fundraising strategies and hands-on guidance.

Our Early Bird promotion (bonus tea towels for screen printed group design tea towels printed before the end of Term 2) is just one way we help you raise more with less effort.

Need help navigating your fundraiser? We provide sales tips and marketing materials so you can focus on what matters, a successful, stress-free fundraiser.

“This fundraiser is fantastic because all the information is contained in one easy to use kit. We love the concept because the children are directly involved in the product we sell for fundraising." Janine, Holbury Children’s Centre

5. Trusted by Schools & Celebrated by Communities

Thousands of schools and groups return to Expressions year after year. Why? Because our school fundraising projects are meaningful, easy to manage, and loved by families.

From Mother’s Day gifts to end-of-year keepsakes, Expressions turns creative fundraising into a joyful tradition, connecting communities and celebrating children’s creativity in every tea towel.

“It was a pleasure working with the team, this tea towel bumped us up fairly quickly for funds towards a new playground. Families are in love with their tea towels. The cherry on the cake was it is a sustainable fundraiser.” - Rashi, Mango Hill State School

Start Your Fundraising Journey Today

Whether you're planning a fundraising event, looking to support a community fundraiser, or coordinating a club or school fundraiser, Expressions is here to help.

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FAQs

How do we submit student artwork?

Use the drawing cards provided in your kit or pre-cut paper. You can return them by post or upload jpeg. scans through our artwork upload function. 

Can we run the project entirely online?

Yes — our optional online fundraising store enables contact-free, secure orders directly from your community.

What’s the turnaround time?

Approximately 6 weeks from receiving your artwork but often a lot quicker outside of peak periods (peak period Oct-Nov) Tight deadline? Let us know — we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Is there a minimum order?

Yes there is a minimum of 40 for each unique screen and digital printed group designs. With a minimum of 30 for individual designs. Please note for designs with 250+ drawings there is a minimum order of 100 units.

Do you support childcare centres, schools, and community events?

Absolutely. Expressions is ideal for school fundraising, childcare projects, sports clubs, scouts and community fundraising initiatives.