• competition overview
• competition benefits
• the teachers' role
• what teachers say
• what students say
• how to get sponsorship

How to get sponsorship

Teachers play an integral role in the Shares4Schools competition, particularly at the start when students require support and guidance.

To enter the Shares4Schools competition, each team must raise an investment pot of £1,500. Schools are encouraged to raise this initial investment in three different ways: sponsorship from local businesses, sponsorship from The Share Centre and self-funding.

Sponsorship from local business

You can raise some or all of the initial investment through sponsorship from local businesses. When you register for the competition, we'll provide you with a letter which you can send to local businesses, encouraging them to get involved.

Every year, businesses across the UK gain valuable exposure and build closer links with the local community by lending their support to the competition.

Sponsorship from The Share Centre

In addition to promoting and administering the competition, The Share Centre offers a limited number of sponsorships of £750 which you can apply for when registering your interest in the competition.

Raising funds yourself

You can also raise funds by organising sponsored events, applying to your PTA, or by using some of your school's Enterprise Initiative Fund (EIF) budget. While the budget is not specifically earmarked for enterprise, OFSTED does review where the money has been used.