Belmont School
Obstacle Dash Fundraiser
FUNDRAISING CASE STUDY
Belmont School partnered with Go Raise It to deliver their 2025 Obstacle Dash fundraiser, achieving an impressive $22,452.33 in donations received. The event brought the whole school together in a high-energy day of physical activity, fun challenges, and friendly house competition. Students attacked the obstacle course in waves, completing as many laps as they could in 20 minutes, creating a vibrant and enthusiastic atmosphere across the school grounds.
The Go Raise It online platform made it simple for both local and overseas supporters to contribute, and the school appreciated how easy it was for families to set up and share fundraising pages. With minimal costs, excellent engagement, and strong community involvement, the Obstacle Dash delivered an outstanding result for Belmont School.
Why Belmont Chose Go Raise It
Belmont School selected Go Raise It for its ability to deliver a seamless, family-friendly, and low-admin fundraising experience. Key advantages included:
- Simple for families – The online fundraising pages were quick for families to set up and easy to share with supporters beyond the immediate community.
- Industry-low 10% fee – Transparent pricing meant Belmont retained significantly more of their fundraising total compared with high-percentage providers.
- High student engagement – House competitions, assembly updates, and spot prizes kept motivation high leading up to event day.
- Valuable support – From the fundraising website, student letters, staff briefings to physical prize packs arriving at school, Belmont found the Go Raise It process smooth and supportive from start to finish.
The Results
The Belmont School Obstacle Dash delivered strong outcomes:
- High participation across all year groups
- Strong house competition driving excitement
- A smooth donation experience for both local and international supporters
- Minimal costs due to existing school equipment being used
What Worked Well
Belmont School identified several key factors that contributed to the success of their fundraiser:
- Assembly updates – Regular announcements kept students excited, particularly as they tracked which house was in the lead.
- Friendly competition – The house competition played a major role in boosting motivation and participation.
- Wave-based racing – Sending students through the course in waves created manageable flow and maintained the fun, high-energy environment.
- Simple, cost-free incentives – Movie afternoons, long lunch breaks, mufti days, and ice blocks were hugely popular and easy to implement.
Prizes
Belmont School kept prizes simple, fun, and very low-cost, yet highly motivating for students. Rewards included:
- Movie afternoon
- Long lunchtime
- Mufti day
- Ice blocks for students
Additional treats were provided on event day:
- Chocolate bars for students as they finished the course
These incentives helped maintain excitement while keeping expenses extremely low.
Sponsorships
Belmont School received generous support from a school sponsor who contributed:
- $500 to cover the inflatable obstacle hire
This support allowed the school to add a special feature to the course at no additional cost, enhancing the overall experience for students.
“Go Raise It made everything simple – from spot prizes appearing on our doorstep to building and promoting fundraising pages, making it easy for families to set up and raise funds beyond our immediate community.”
Peter Thorne, Principal – Belmont Primary School.
