The Great School Treasure Hunt
Schools need money. Your home has it. Let's connect the two.
The Great School Treasure Hunt turns unused items sitting in family homes into real funding for your school — with zero cost to families, minimal work for staff, and a brilliant learning experience for every child.
💰 60% back to school
Directly, no fees
🏠 880M unused electricals
In UK homes right now — 30 per household
⏱ Only 2–3 hours
Of staff time needed
† Material Focus: Electrical Waste: Challenges & Opportunities 2023 (updated March 2024) — materialfocus.org.uk
The Problem — And the Solution
Traditional fundraising is broken. The Great School Treasure Hunt fixes it.
❌ The Problem with Traditional Fundraising
Schools Are Underfunded
Budget cuts mean most schools fundraise just to cover basics — not extras.
95% of headteachers say they raise extra income just to cover basic running costs. (NAHT, 2024)
Families Can't Always Give Cash
Bake sales, sponsored events and donation drives ask families who are already stretched.
31% of UK children live in relative poverty. 24.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. (DfE, 2024)
Donor Fatigue Is Real
Families asked repeatedly for money disengage over time. Participation drops. Funds dry up.
£190M raised by PTAs annually — yet traditional approaches still exclude the families who need support most. (The Times / Parentkind, 2025)
Staff Time & Admin Burden
Every traditional fundraiser adds planning, chasing and admin to an already stretched team.
Schools need a fundraiser that runs itself — not one that creates more work.
✅ The Great School Treasure Hunt Solution
Easy & Stress-Free
Izador handles everything — collection, processing, valuation and payment. Staff time required: just 2–3 hours across the whole programme.
Fun & Engaging for Every Child
Milo & Zara guide children through a curriculum-linked adventure. Every child can take part — from EYFS to Year 6.
Reliable Real Value Back
60% of all proceeds go directly to your school. Schools of 200 pupils typically raise £300–£800 per collection. No fees, no deductions, no surprises.
Safe & Inclusive — Zero Cost to Families
No cash needed. Ever. Any family can take part equally — no one is excluded or made to feel pressure.
Educational & Environmentally Aware
Parental engagement adds +4 months of learning progress per pupil (EEF). Every item donated is diverted from landfill — 100,000+ tonnes of electricals are thrown away in the UK every year.
Sources: NAHT 2024 | DfE School Funding Statistics 2024 | The Times / Parentkind 2025 | EEF Parental Engagement Toolkit
How It Works
Four simple steps. Izador handles everything complex. Your school just sets the date.
1
Search at Home
Families look through drawers, cupboards and shelves for unused items. Milo & Zara guide children through every step.
2
Find the Treasure
Old phones, cameras, watches, jewellery, game consoles and more. If it hasn't been used in months, it's treasure.
3
Bring It to School
Drop items at the school's collection point on Collection Day. One member of staff manages the point — that's it.
4
School Gets 60%
Izador collects, processes and values every item. Within weeks, 60% of total proceeds land directly in your school's account.
⏱ Staff time required: approximately 2–3 hours total across the whole programme.
🔍 What Treasure Can We Find?
Zara says: "Have a look at home — you might find something amazing!"
📱 Old phones & tablets
📷 Cameras — film or digital
⌚ Watches & jewellery
🪙 Coins & stamps
🎮 Game consoles & accessories
📀 DVD/VHS players & cables
Also welcome: musical instruments, trading cards, collectables, radios, tools and more. If it's unused — it's treasure.
🌐 www.thegreatschooltreasurehunt.co.uk
Why Schools Benefit
💰 Extra Money for School
60% of all funds raised go straight to your school. No hidden fees. Schools of 200 pupils typically raise £300–£800 per collection.
📚 Links to Learning
Every activity connects to the National Curriculum—from EYFS to Year 6—covering Maths, English, PSHE, Science, and Geography.
👨👩👧 Families Get Involved
Engaging families in home projects adds an average of +4 months of learning progress for children. (Source: EEF)
♻️ Good for the Planet
Donating old items gives them a new home, diverting waste from landfill and fostering a greener, more sustainable community.
Sources: EEF Parental Engagement Toolkit — educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk | GOV.UK National Curriculum KS1 & KS2
The Problem with School Fundraising
Traditional fundraising asks families who are already stretched to put their hands in their pockets. There's a better way.
❌ The Problem
Excludes Struggling Families
Families under financial pressure feel guilt, not generosity.
31% of UK children live in relative poverty after housing costs. (UK Government Child Poverty Strategy, 2025)
Nearly 1 in 4 Children on Free School Meals
Schools cannot afford to exclude any family from taking part.
24.6% of all UK pupils are eligible for free school meals. (DfE, 2024)
Staff Time & Admin
Every traditional fundraiser adds workload to an already stretched team.
95% of headteachers say they raise extra income just to cover basic running costs. (NAHT, 2024)
Donor Fatigue
Families asked repeatedly for money disengage over time.
£190M raised by PTAs annually — yet traditional approaches still exclude the families who need support most. (The Times / Parentkind, 2025)
✅ The Opportunity
Homes Are Full of Hidden Value
The money already exists — it's just sitting unused in drawers and cupboards.
The average UK home has 30 unused electrical items worth up to £6,331. (Material Focus, 2024)
880 Million Unused Items
Sitting in UK homes right now — your families have treasure to give.
880M unused electrical items in UK homes. 100,000+ tonnes thrown away every year. (Material Focus, 2024)
Zero Cost to Families
No cash needed at any stage. Any family can take part equally.
£0 cost to families — ever. Participation requires only unused items from home.
Family Engagement Boosts Learning
When families get involved, children benefit directly.
Parental engagement adds an average of +4 months of learning progress per pupil. (Education Endowment Foundation)
Sources: UK Government Child Poverty Strategy 2025 | DfE School Funding Statistics 2024 | NAHT 2024 (via Education Business UK) | The Times / Parentkind PTA Fundraising Survey 2025 | Material Focus: Electrical Waste: Challenges & Opportunities 2023 (updated March 2024) — materialfocus.org.uk | EEF Parental Engagement Toolkit
The Opportunity — Hidden Value in Every Home
The money already exists. It's just sitting unused in your families' homes right now.
880M
Unused Electricals
Sitting in UK homes right now
30
Items per Home
Unused items in the average UK household
£6,331
Potential Value
Estimated value of unused tech per household
100,000+
Annual Waste
Tonnes of electricals thrown away every year
📱 Tech & Devices
Old phones, tablets, game consoles, cameras, cables
⌚ Jewellery & Watches
Costume jewellery, watches, accessories — forgotten but still valuable
🎵 Other Valuables
Musical instruments, coins, stamps, collectables — treasure hiding in plain sight
Your school's families are sitting on a wealth of unused items. They just need a simple, fun way to clear it out. That's exactly what the Great School Treasure Hunt provides.
Sources: Material Focus — Electrical Waste: Challenges & Opportunities 2023 (updated March 2024) | materialfocus.org.uk | Virgin Media O2 Unused Tech Research 2025
More Than Just a Fundraiser
One programme. Five real benefits. Zero cost to families.
60%
Back to your school
Directly. No fees, no deductions.
£300–£800
Typical return
Per collection for a school of 200 pupils.
+4 months
Extra learning
Progress when families engage at home. (EEF)
💰 Real Funding
Consistent, reliable income. Run it twice a year.
🧠 Children Learn
Curriculum-linked activities from EYFS to Year 6.
🌍 Better for the Planet
Every item diverted from landfill.
🤝 Community Wins
Suitable items go to local families in need.
Sources: EEF Parental Engagement Toolkit — educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk | Izador programme data
🏫 How Schools Get Involved
Four steps. Izador does the heavy lifting. Your school just sets the date.
1. Register
Free. No obligation. No minimum school size. Visit thegreatschooltreasurehunt.co.uk or email hello@izador.co.uk
2. Receive Activity Packs
One per child, printed and delivered by Izador at no cost to the school.
3. Families Hunt at Home
Children search for unused items over 1–2 weeks, guided by Milo & Zara.
4. School Gets Paid
Izador collects, processes and returns 60% of proceeds directly to your school within weeks.
£0 to schools
No fees, no admin charges, no hidden deductions
60% back
Paid directly with full itemised breakdown
Zero waste
Items reused, recycled or donated responsibly
The 60% Promise
60%
Back to School
Of every item's value, returned directly — no platform fees, no deductions.
~2–3hrs
Staff Time
Total time required from school staff across the whole programme.
What Schools Spend the Funds On
📚 New Books & Library Resources
💻 ICT & Classroom Equipment
🌿 Outdoor Learning Spaces
🎒 School Trips & Enrichment Activities
Sources: Izador programme data | NAHT 2024
📦 The Activity Pack
Every child receives a beautifully designed, curriculum-linked Activity Pack — guided by Milo & Zara.
What's Inside
🗺️ Treasure Hunt Activity Map
🎨 Design Challenges
🔢 Maths & Sorting Activities
📖 Reading & Puzzle Pages
🌍 Eco & Reuse Prompts
🏆 Class Leaderboard
Curriculum Links
Maths — counting, sorting, estimating value
English — reading instructions, writing descriptions
PSHE — community, responsibility, helping others
Science & DT — materials, technology, how things work
Geography — global supply chains, where things come from
Art & Design — creative challenges throughout
Designed to connect with the National Curriculum across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 — making it easy for teachers to embed the Treasure Hunt into everyday learning.
👋 Meet Milo & Zara
Your Treasure Hunt Guides — together they'll help with EVERY challenge!
🟢 Milo — Your Maths Monster
"I love counting, sorting, and finding treasure at home!"
🔢 Good at: Maths & Sorting
🏠 My mission: Find treasure at home!
🟡 Zara — Your Reading & Puzzle Star
"I love clues, reading, and tricky puzzles!"
📚 Good at: Reading & Puzzles
🔍 My mission: Crack every clue!
Together, Milo and Zara will help you with EVERY challenge! ⭐
💡 Why Work With Izador?
Izador is a UK specialist in ethical item processing and school fundraising. Built to be the most inclusive, lowest-effort, highest-impact fundraiser a school can run.
60%
Straight to Your School
Of every item's value returned directly — no platform fees, no deductions.
95%
School Leaders
of School Leaders say extra funds are essential just to cover basic costs (NAHT)
£190M
Families Want to Help
Raised by PTAs annually — the appetite is there, the Great School Treasure Hunt makes it accessible to ALL families. (The Times, 2025)
🏠 Zero Cost to Families
No cash needed at any stage. Any family can take part. No one is ever excluded or made to feel pressure.
📚 Curriculum-Linked Activity Pack
Connects to Maths, English, PSHE, Science & Geography across EYFS to KS2. Teachers get real classroom value.
👨👩👧 +4 Months Learning Progress
Parental engagement at this level is proven by the EEF to add four months of attainment. This programme is designed to maximise that.
Sources: NAHT 2024 (via Education Business UK) | The Times / Parentkind PTA Fundraising Survey 2025 | EEF Parental Engagement Toolkit — educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the Great School Treasure Hunt.
Does it cost families anything?
Not a penny. Families simply donate unused items from home. There is no cash ask at any stage.
What items can we bring in?
Old phones, tablets, cameras, watches, jewellery, coins, stamps, game consoles, cables, musical instruments and more. If it's unused, it's probably treasure.
What condition do items need to be in?
Any condition. Broken, old or incomplete items are often still valuable. Don't throw anything away — bring it in.
How much does the school receive?
60% of the total value of all donated items goes directly to the school, with a full itemised breakdown. No fees, no deductions.
How much work is involved for staff?
Very little. Approximately 2–3 hours total across the whole programme. Izador handles collection, processing and payment.
How do we get started?
Visit thegreatschooltreasurehunt.co.uk or email hello@izador.co.uk. Free to register, no obligation, no minimum school size.
Your School Deserves More. Let's Make It Happen.
Schools need funding. Homes have unused items. Izador connects the two — and children are better for it.
"Instead of asking families for money, we ask them to check a drawer for something they no longer use."
🌐 thegreatschooltreasurehunt.co.uk
📧 hello@izador.co.uk
🏫 Free to register — no obligation, no minimum school size
🏫 Register Your School
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