Before you raise a single pound, you need to know exactly how much you need — and where it all goes. This lesson helps you set a clear, realistic target.
The most common fundraising mistake is not knowing exactly how much you need to raise. Without a clear target, you have no way of knowing whether you are on track, ahead, or falling behind.
Your fundraising target is not just the headline cost of your trip. It includes everything you need to pay for — and some things that are easy to forget.
Here is a checklist of costs to consider when calculating your fundraising target:
Once you know your total target, divide it by the number of months you have until your trip. This gives you your monthly fundraising target — a much more manageable number to focus on.
Example: You need to raise £4,000 in 18 months. That is £222 per month — or about £55 per week. Suddenly a £4,000 target feels much more achievable when you break it down like this.
Write your monthly target somewhere visible — on your phone wallpaper, on your bedroom wall, or in your school planner. Seeing it every day keeps you focused.