Making online fundraising more straightforward for PTAs

Fundraisy helps school parent groups accept donations online, claim Gift Aid, and give families a simple, trustworthy place to support their school without technical skills or big budgets.

Fundraisy helps PTAs accept donations online, claim Gift Aid, and share a simple donation link families can use any time.

  • Quick to set up for busy volunteers
  • Donations go straight to your PTA bank account
  • Gift Aid prompts built in
  • Easy to share links in newsletters, WhatsApp and on social media

Built for PTAs and parent-led school fundraising

PTAs do brilliant work funding extras that make school life better, from playground improvements and books to enrichment activities and support for families.

But PTA fundraising often depends on events, cash collections, and parents being in the right place at the right time. When someone wants to give after reading a newsletter, seeing a photo from an event, or hearing about a specific need, that moment can easily pass.

A simple online fundraising page gives you something consistent to share in newsletters, WhatsApp groups and social media so families and other supporters can donate when it suits them.

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What PTAs use Fundraisy for

PTAs use Fundraisy in different ways depending on how their school community prefers to give. Some use it as a simple donation page to share with parents, while others use it alongside events and campaigns throughout the year.

  • School fairs and fundraising events - share a QR code or link so parents can donate even if they don’t have cash.
  • Specific school projects — raise money for playground equipment, library books, classroom resources or enrichment activities.
  • Newsletter and WhatsApp appeals — give families a clear place to donate when they learn about a new fundraising goal.
  • Ongoing school fundraising — provide one consistent link parents can use any time during the year.

Many PTAs start with one simple fundraising page and expand from there if they find it useful.

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Start fundraising in four simple steps

Launch your dedicated fundraising website, share with supporters, and process donations securely.

Set up your Fundraisy website

We’ll build your personalised Fundraisy website with you, adding your images, explaining your organisation and fundraising goals.

Share your website

Send your unique link and QR code to your supporters via email and WhatsApp, and share on social media, or on posters and leaflets.

Supporters donate easily

Donors can give in seconds using card payments or Apple Pay. Payments are securely processed by Stripe, with Gift Aid fully integrated.

Funds paid to your organisation

Stripe pays donations straight into your organisation's bank account through secure, automatic payouts.

A simple way for PTAs to get started

You do not need to change everything at once. Many PTAs start by using Fundraisy as a simple online donation page they can share when parents ask how to help.

If you already run events, Fundraisy also gives you one donation link to use across posters, newsletters, WhatsApp messages, QR codes and end-of-term reminders.

You can keep it simple, or build on it over time.

Frequently asked questions

Is Fundraisy really free for PTAs?

Yes. There are no setup fees, subscription fees or monthly charges.

Fundraisy is supported by optional contributions from donors. These tips help cover our costs and allow us to offer the platform free to charities and volunteer-led groups.

Tips are always optional and do not reduce the donation your PTA receives.

Do donations go straight to our PTA bank account?

Yes. Donations are processed securely by Stripe and paid directly into your organisation’s bank account. Fundraisy never holds your funds.

Do we need technical skills to use Fundraisy?

No. Fundraisy is designed to be simple for volunteers to set up and manage, even if you do not have a technical background.

Can we use Fundraisy alongside school events and campaigns?

Yes. Many PTAs use Fundraisy alongside events, raffles, fairs and other fundraising activities, with one link or QR code parents can use even if they do not have cash.

How does Gift Aid work?

Gift Aid can increase eligible donations by 25%. Fundraisy includes clear prompts and built-in declarations as part of the donation flow, making it easier for supporters to complete.

What if we need help?

You can contact us at support@fundraisy.co.uk.