Expressions Fundraising Ticker TV Interview

For more than a quarter of a century, Expressions Fundraising has helped schools and communities across Australia turn children’s art into treasured tea towel keepsakes, and into powerful fundraising outcomes. As featured on Ticker TV, this milestone isn’t just about longevity; it’s about the millions raised for education and community programs through a simple, joyful idea that brings people together.

From classroom doodles to community impact

Over 25 years, Expressions has supported 20,000+ community fundraising projects nationwide, from public schools and childcare centres to clubs and community groups. Together, those projects have raised millions of dollars to support everything from canteens and music programs to sports kits and playground upgrades. It’s proof that a humble tea towel fundraiser can make a big difference.

Why it works: keepsakes families actually love

There’s magic in seeing a child’s drawing printed on something useful. Families proudly hang them in the kitchen or gift them to grandparents, and because the artwork captures a moment in time, the keepsake only grows more precious. It’s no surprise that schools often run more than one project a year; as the tea towel fundraising company trusted by schools, Expressions has turned more than 3.5 million children’s drawings into unique prints over the years.

Simple to run, easy to promote

• Flexible design options: class portraits, handprints, signatures, logos and more
• Clear timelines and resources for marketing your fundraiser
• Transparent pricing & profit info so coordinators can plan with confidence

More than fundraising: merchandise & branding

Expressions has also expanded into merchandise and branding for organisations that want practical, memorable products. Today, around one-fifth of operations includes tea towels used as promotional and branding tools — the same premium printing and design expertise, applied to different community needs. Whether it’s a school, club or local group, Expressions offers tea towel printing and product options that keep your brand front and centre in everyday life.

What this milestone means for fundraising schools

With budgets under pressure, fundraising for schools remains essential in Australia. Many schools now schedule multiple initiatives each term to keep core programs running. That’s where fundraising ideas for students that are simple, sustainable and genuinely valued by families make all the difference. Expressions projects tick every box: they’re inclusive, creative, and proven to deliver returns, a practical addition to your list of school fundraising ideas that actually sell.

Popular ways to use Expressions Tea Towels

• Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and Christmas gift drives
• Year 6 leavers’ gifts and graduation keepsakes
• House colours, school values or anniversary designs
• Community events, club fundraisers and charity appeals

Ready to plan your next tea towel fundraiser?

Expressions makes it easy to get moving, from choosing your layout to promoting orders and delivering on time. If you’re mapping out Australia fundraising ideas for the year ahead, start here:

• Start your fundraiser — tell us about your group and timeline
• Design options — see borders, layouts and colour choices
• Pricing & Profit — plan your targets and selling price
• Why Expressions — what sets our process and quality apart
• News & updates — community stories and fundraising tips

As seen on Ticker TV

Company Director Emma McNeilly reflected on 25 years of impact and the communities behind it, in a recent media feature. Watch the story and see how a small idea became a nationwide movement in fundraiser Australia projects: Ticker TV: Expressions Tea Towels celebrates 25 years.

Whether you’re a first-time coordinator or looking for fresh fundraiser ideas for schools, we’re here to help you run a feel-good project that funds what matters most. Start your fundraiser today or contact our friendly team to chat through timelines, layouts and profit goals.

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