Sun. Nov 3rd, 2024

 Schools urge UK families to sign up to Asda Cashpot for initiative to raise funds as campaign hits £4m

  • £4 million raised so far for local primary schools across the UK
  • The highest earning school has over £2,000 in its cashpot, with over 40 schools already surpassing the £1,000 mark
  • Asda is also reminding customers that its hugely popular ‘Kids Eat for £1’ café meal deal is available in all of its 205 Asda Café’s this October half term
  • George is offering customer 20% of kids clothing, footwear and accessories both instore and online for a selected time only over the holiday period

Teachers and PTA’s across the UK are urging Asda shoppers to sign up to its Cashpot for Schools initiative as over £4 million has been raised so far for local primary schools across the UK.

Asda’s Cashpot for Schools initiative, fronted by Joe Wicks, launched on 2nd September, and has today hit the landmark figure of £4 million raised for primary schools across the UK – with another five weeks left to go, and millions of pounds still available for schools to get their hands on.

42 Schools Already have over £1,000

All 22,000 state-funded UK primary schools can get involved with the scheme, and over 21,500 have signed up to date. 42 schools already have over £1,000 of funding in their cashpots and over 2000 are boasting cashpots over £500. This cash will go direct to schools for them to spend on whatever they need, so will go on to make a genuine difference.

Asda stores in both South Wales (£127,000) and West Yorkshire (£123,000) regions have raised the most money combined for schools in their local areas. The highest school earner is Dunbar Primary School in Scotland who have a whopping £2,370 in their cashpot.

The supermarket kicked off each school fund with £50 and in addition is topping up each school cashpot with an extra £1 for every customer that selects their school via the Asda Rewards app – with no impact on the customer’s own Asda Rewards cashpot. Shoppers and schools can also see the running total that has been raised for their school in the app once they have opted in.

Signing up for the initiative is simple – with customers simply required to opt into Cashpot for Schools in the app and select their school of choice. Cashpot for schools in the app. As well as encouraging parents to sign up – schools are encouraging their entire community to support them – as the initiative is open to all.

The campaign comes on the back of research that some parents are asked to give up to £138 per year to support their children’s schools, with the research also revealing the most significantly underfunded needs are school trips (64 per cent), books and learning materials (52 per cent), and sports equipment (50 per cent).

Stephen Bromby

Asda Community Champion at Boston has been in his local community to tell schools about the initiative and has seen over £6000 raised so far for local schools in his area.  John Ailsby, School Business Manager at Hawthorn Tree Primary School Boston said “We’ve already seen over £600 raised for our school so far, which we are so delighted with. This might not seem a lot, but it will make a huge difference to us as it is funding we wouldn’t otherwise get and doesn’t take up our resources to raise it. We’re not stopping there; we are encouraging parents and the local community to sign up via our social media to try and raise as much as possible. It would be amazing to hit £1000 by the end of the campaign! The money we raise will be used to help stock our incredibly new library that we fundraised for last year, as well as helping towards our next project: creating a much-needed community space in school for family learning sessions and other community projects.”

Parentkind

Asda has partnered with charity Parentkind on the initiative, who have provided data for all 22,000 state funded primary schools in the UK – allowing families to select their school of choice in the app. Parentkind is conducting diligence on all school bank data to ensure that, when the campaign closes, Cashpots can be transferred to schools for them to invest in the resources they need.

Schools and parents can also download assets to help raise more money for schools which includes, letters, newsletters, social cards, letter header, poster and leaflet at Cashpot for Schools toolkit | Parentkind.

The retailer is also reminding customers that its hugely popular ‘Kids Eat for £1’ café meal deal is available in all of its 205 Asda Café’s this October half term. From Monday 28th October families taking advantage of the promotion, will be able to enjoy a limited-edition 250ml bottle of Arla’s Big Milk for free with their meal.

Asda’s parentship with Arla will see 50,000 bottles of Big Milk distributed across all of its cafes, so customers purchasing a ‘Kids Eat for £1’ deal can enjoy claim one with their meal.

And if that isn’t enough, George at Asda is offering shoppers 20% off their kids clothing, footwear and accessories. The deal which is available online from Monday 28th Oct and instore from Weds 30th will see hundreds of kidswear lines slashed just in time for the winter months.

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By Penny McCarthy

Penny McCarthy is a seasoned entrepreneur and co-founder of Parents News UK, a pioneering publication launched in 1993 to serve the needs of busy parents in Southwest London. Alongside her husband, Fergus McCarthy, Penny played a crucial role in the rapid expansion of the printed edition, which grew from a local startup to a widely circulated monthly publication with a reach of 192,000 copies across Kent, South London, and beyond. Under Penny’s leadership, Parents News quickly became a trusted resource for families, providing valuable information on education, entertainment, sports, and family-friendly events. Her vision helped the publication extend its influence with franchises in Northern Ireland and Cornwall, catering to a growing demand for accessible, family-oriented content. In 1997, recognising the importance of digital media, Penny spearheaded the launch of Parents News UK Online. The website initially mirrored the content of the printed editions and has since evolved into a comprehensive online resource for parents, achieving significant popularity with up to 700 daily hits. In 2017, the publication transitioned fully to an online platform, continuing to inform and engage families across the UK. Today, Penny remains deeply involved in the ongoing success of Parents News UK, focusing on innovative advertising opportunities and future growth plans. Her dedication to supporting families through accessible and practical content has made Parents News a cherished name in households across the country.

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