A Celebration of Community, Creativity, and Custom Design
At Expressions Fundraising, we’re continually inspired by the creative projects schools across Australia bring to life. One standout moment came when West Coast Steiner School marked its 25th anniversary with a school tea towel fundraising campaign that was as meaningful as it was successful.
The school's students each created handprint or heart illustrations surrounding the touching quote: “Many hands built our school, many hearts now keep it warm.” This heart-led design was screen printed in custom purple ink onto our natural organic cotton tea towels, producing a keepsake that was both beautiful and deeply personal.
Why This Fundraiser Worked
With 300 tea towels ordered by the local school community, it’s clear this initiative hit home. West Coast Steiner didn’t just choose any product, they chose a custom printed tea towel Australia families would treasure. Their Marketing Officer Julia shared:
“We received our Tea Towels on Monday and they are gorgeous. The children are thrilled with them too—so there's happy faces all round.”
What made this tea towel fundraiser such a success? According to Julia:
✔️ It was simple to organise
✔️ Price points suited families of all circumstances
✔️ It reflected Steiner values—age-appropriate, creative, sustainable and community-minded
✔️ It produced a high-quality, ethical, Australian-made product
Ethical Fundraising That Feels Good
This story is a perfect example of how our ethical fundraising ideas combine fun, eco-consciousness and profitability. Our school and childcare fundraising projects are built to be:
🌿 Sustainable – using organic cotton tea towels
🎨 Creative – with hands-on student involvement
💜 Meaningful – celebrating your unique community spirit
What’s Next for Your School?
Whether you're celebrating an anniversary, planning an end-of-year memento or need a Mother’s Day fundraiser, a personalised tea towel is a keepsake everyone loves. Plus, it’s easy to run, cost-free upfront and perfect for schools, kindergartens, playgroups and clubs.
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FAQs
How much does school tea towel fundraising cost?
It costs nothing upfront! You set your own selling price and we provide pricing that ensures strong profits for your school or group.
Can we use our own design for the tea towels?
Yes! You can submit handprints, student artwork, a school logo or a commemorative design. We also offer layout support to help bring your vision to life.
What materials are the tea towels made from?
All our screen printed tea towels are made from 100% organic cotton or Organic 50/50 linen cotton blend—sustainable, durable and perfect for display or everyday use.
How long does the process take from start to finish?
From artwork submission to delivery, most orders are completed in 4–6 weeks. We’ll guide you every step of the way to ensure a smooth process.
Do you offer support and materials for promoting the fundraiser?
Absolutely. We provide editable flyers, order forms, social media images and everything else you need to run a successful fundraiser with confidence.