Campbell Street Primary Fundraiser
At Expressions Fundraising Australia, we love seeing how schools and communities come together to raise funds in creative ways. Recently, Campbell Street Primary in Hobart North achieved amazing success with their school fundraiser, proving once again why Expressions is Australia’s favourite tea towel fundraiser.
How Campbell Street Primary Made It Work
Clever coordinator Clare shared her insights after selling more than 240 tea towels in just two weeks leading up to Mother’s Day. Her top tips included:
- Multi-channel promotion: Clare used a mix of newsletters, social media, and posters to reach everyone in the school community. Not every family checks socials, so using different touchpoints was key.
- Simple payments: By adding the fundraiser to the school’s existing Qkr! app, families could easily order and pay online. Paper order forms were also offered for inclusivity.
- Perfect timing: Launching two weeks before Mother’s Day made tea towels the ideal gift, affordable, meaningful, and practical.
Why Tea Towels Are the Perfect Fundraising Keepsake
Expressions tea towel keepsakes aren’t just practical, they capture a moment in time. Parents, grandparents, and carers love seeing their children’s artwork printed on something they’ll use every day. For schools, they’re an affordable and easy fundraising idea in Australia that delivers real results.
At Campbell Street, families snapped up multiples thanks to tiered pricing: one for $15, two for $25, or three for $36. Clare noted that next time she’d offer even more bundle options to meet demand!
Funds That Make a Difference
The school’s goal was $1500, and thanks to strong community support they easily exceeded it. Their fundraising dollars are going toward vital school resources like readers, library books, swimming lessons, and outdoor furniture. These are the kinds of investments that directly benefit students every day.
Tips for Your Next School Fundraiser
- Plan around key dates like Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or Christmas.
- Use multiple promotion channels to reach all families.
- Offer tiered pricing to encourage bulk purchases.
- Keep it simple with easy payment options and order collection at school.
- Engage teachers early to help with student artwork and deadlines.
As Clare’s story shows, an Expressions tea towel fundraiser is not only a fun project but also a proven way to raise money for schools in Australia. From small rural schools to large city primaries, the model works because it’s simple, inclusive, and rewarding for everyone involved.
Start Your Own Fundraiser Today
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Join thousands of schools across Australia who have discovered why Expressions is the trusted name in school fundraising.
FAQs About Tea Towel Fundraising
How much profit can schools make with a tea towel fundraiser?
Most schools make between $1,000–$5,000 depending on order size and pricing. The more tea towels you sell, the higher your profit margin.
What designs can we use on our tea towels?
You can choose from self-portraits, handprints, class lists, school logos, or even collaborative group artworks. See our design options.
Is it difficult to organise a tea towel fundraiser?
Not at all! We provide a full coordinator’s kit, easy artwork instructions, marketing materials and order forms. We’ve helped schools across Australia run smooth and stress-free fundraisers.
When is the best time to run a tea towel fundraiser?
Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and Christmas are the most popular times. We find the earlier the fundraiser the more profit before the end of year busyness. Many schools also run them at the end of the year as keepsakes or graduation gifts.
How long does it take to receive the finished tea towels?
Once your artwork is submitted, design can take 1-2 weeks, then print time is 1-2 weeks after final approval plus shipping. During peak seasons (October to November), please allow extra time. If you have an urgent deadline, get in touch with our team, we’re always happy to try to help.