Skip-a-thon Fundraiser
Run a skip-a-thon with an online sponsorship page for every student. Classes compete on the leaderboard, sponsors pay by card in about a minute, and there is no all-or-nothing target. No monthly fees, no minimum.
What Is a Skip-a-thon?
A skip-a-thon is a sponsored skipping event. Students skip rope for a set time, and family and friends sponsor them for taking part. All you need is a rope for each child and somewhere to skip, so almost everything you raise is profit.
It fits into a PE lesson or a lunchtime, it works in a small space, and every age group can join in. On Raised, each student gets their own sponsorship page, so there are no paper forms or cash envelopes coming back to the office.
- Free to set up with no monthly fees
- Keep everything you raise, with no minimum target
- A page, link and QR code for every student
- Class and team leaderboards with Teams mode
- Sponsors choose a set amount or type their own
- Secure payments via Stripe (cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay)
Skip-a-thon Ideas and Formats
Pick the format that suits your students and your timetable. Many schools mix two of them.
Timed skip
Everyone skips for a set time, such as 20 minutes for juniors and 30 for seniors, with short breaks.
Beat your best
Students count their skips in one minute at the start of term and try to beat it on the day.
Class relay
One rope per class, passed along the line. The class keeps going until the time is up.
Long rope and tricks
Older students take turns on a long rope or show off tricks. It gives the juniors something to watch.
How to Run a Skip-a-thon
Set the Date and Goal
Pick a day, check you have enough ropes, and create your campaign on Raised in about 2 minutes.
Add Classes
Turn on Teams mode so each class has a total, and every student gets their own page and QR code.
Practise and Share
Practise in PE for a couple of weeks while students share their pages with family and friends.
Skip and Get Paid
Run the event, share the class totals, and thank sponsors. Funds go straight to your connected Stripe account.
On the day
- Size the ropes before the day. A rope is the right length when the handles reach the armpits with a foot on the middle.
- Run it by year group so the court is not crowded, and give juniors shorter sessions with more breaks.
- Have water on hand and a few spare ropes for the ones that snap or tangle.
- Share the class leaderboard at assembly. Keep the link open for a few days so late sponsors can still give.
Not ready to sign up yet?
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Why Schools Choose a Skip-a-thon
Almost No Costs
Ropes are cheap and most schools already have a set. There is no stock to buy and nothing left over.
Good for Fitness
Skipping is a full workout, and it fits easily into the PE programme in the weeks before the event.
Class Competition
Teams mode puts every class on a leaderboard, which keeps sponsorship coming in right up to the day.
Have questions before you start?
Leave your details and we'll email you an overview of running a skip-a-thon on Raised. Reply with any questions and we'll help you plan it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about running a skip-a-thon on Raised
What is a skip-a-thon?
A skip-a-thon (or jump-a-thon) is a sponsored skipping event. Students skip rope for a set time or try to beat their own best count, and friends and family sponsor them for taking part. It needs little more than a set of ropes and a court, which makes it one of the cheapest athons to run.
How much does it cost to run a skip-a-thon on Raised?
There are no setup fees, monthly fees, or subscription costs. By default a 5% platform fee and standard Stripe processing fees are added to each donation and paid by the supporter, not you. You can choose to absorb fees yourself in your payment settings.
How do students collect sponsorship?
Each student gets their own page with a shareable link and QR code. Sponsors give a set amount. If someone wants to back each skip, they can estimate the total and give that up front. Every donation rolls up into your event goal and the leaderboards.
Can classes compete against each other?
Yes. Turn on the optional Teams mode from your dashboard to group students into classes or year groups, each with their own total and a spot on the leaderboard.
Do I need to reach my goal to keep the funds?
No. You receive the funds after applicable fees whether or not you hit your target. There is no all-or-nothing rule.
How quickly do I get the money?
Funds are paid out through Stripe, typically within a few business days depending on your country and bank.
Looking at other events? See all athon fundraisers, fun runs, and dance-a-thons.
Ready to Run Your Skip-a-thon?
Create a free skip-a-thon page and start collecting sponsorship in minutes.