Fundraising guide | Learning

Every penny you raise for Poppyscotland helps provide vital funds for our Armed Forces community in Scotland

We hope our Schools Fundraising Guide will be a striking addition to your classroom. Full of 25 simple yet creative ideas to inspire countless educational and fundraising experiences for all ages and abilities. Page links contained in the guide can be found below.

We've also included a CfE quick checker, so you can see how each fundraising challenge will help you become successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens, and effective contributors.

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Contact your local fundraiser

Get in touch for ideas on ways to make your fundraising activity a success. We can answer your questions and send you fun fundraising resources.

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Light Up Red

Each year our Light Up Red campaign raises awareness of the Scottish Poppy Appeal. Be part of something special and help us shine a light on the 2023 Poppy Appeal.

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Tea & toast

It is really easy to organise and great fun. All you need is some tea bags, some hot water and lots of toast (but you can have coffee and cakes too). Fundraise for us Armed Forces style.

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Poppy bounce

Create your own Poppy Bounce event and help our veterans bounce back into civilian life.

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Learning

Learning Home

Hear, see and feel history come to life. Search our learning resources, find out about our latest competition for schools or book a visit from Bud or a Factory Tour.

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Bud

Bud is Poppyscotland’s micro-museum travelling across Scotland sharing stories of reflection and hope. Find out more and book a visit!

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The truth behind the myths

This humorous and enjoyable cartoon debunks the myths that surround the Poppy our symbol of Remembrance and hope. For all ages.

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Veterans' Voices

Veterans' Voices is a unique film resource, interviewing veterans to capture their experiences and thoughts on remembrance. The complete resource will feature a diverse range of voices from all over Scotland and of every military conflict from 1939 to the present day.

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In Flanders Fields Dress

A school trip to Lady Haig’s Poppy Factory fired the imaginations of Kate and Summer. The 16-year-olds created a stunning red silk dress using used discarded fabrics from Lady Haig's Poppy Factory.

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Order a learning pack

Our FREE learning packs include 3 posters (in English and Gaelic), and an A4 Competition Flyer. We can also send you FREE balloons, bunting, poppy seeds, banners, bouncy hoppers and other fun materials.

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In Future Fields’: A Remembrance Short Film for Schools

After winning our competition with her poem ‘In Future Fields’, 12-year-old Sophie recorded a song for Poppyscotland. Watch Sophie talk about boy soldiers from the First World War and listen to her song.

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Resources

Our FREE learning materials highlight the importance of remembrance, veterans and the poppy. The resources have been designed for use by schools, youth groups and families, and are all linked to Curriculum for Excellence.

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Visit the Scottish National Records website to read about Scotland's people during WW1.

Scottish National Records website

Learn about the servicemen and women who lost their lives and are named on your local War Memorial.

Commonwealth War Graves Commission website

Find an assault course near you.

Scottish Assault Courses website