About The Kindly Made Fundraiser
Who is The Kindly Made Fundraiser?
The Kindly Made Fundraiser exists to help kindergartens and schools raise funds by offering families ethical, sustainable everyday products.
Our mission is simple:
To make it easier for families to choose products that are kinder to people, animals and the planet, while supporting local education communities.
Our Logo – the Old Man Banksia
Our logo features the Old Man Banksia (Banskia Serrata) a native Australian plant that supports endangered wildlife and plays an important role in its ecological community.
Just like the Banksia, we aim to nurture and protect the environment and the communities around us. By working together with families, schools and suppliers, we use collective buying power to encourage ethical and sustainable practices in manufacturing and supply chains.
What makes The Kindly Made Fundraiser Different?
We offer a practical, ethical alternative to traditional school fundraising. Some of our differences include:
• Ethically sourced products;
• Sustainably produced;
• Not tested on animals;
• Designed to reduce environmental impact;
• Useful everyday items — not chocolates or novelties; and
• Easy to run and financially support your local schools and kindergartens.
By choosing Kindly Made products, families help raise funds and support better practices across the supply chain.
What does 'Kindly Made' mean?
"Kindly Made" is our standard for choosing products.
To the best of our ability, we look for products that are:
• Cruelty-free
• Environmentally responsible
• Made without exploitation or forced labour in the supply chain
As ethical and sustainability standards evolve, so will we.
How are we making a difference?
Our biggest impact comes through your family choosing Kindly Made products.
Your support strengthens our voice and increases our ability to:
• Encourage suppliers to adopt better practices;
• Promote transparency across supply chains; and
• Grow the demand for ethical and sustainable goods.
Together, we create market-driven change — one household purchase at a time.
Continuous Improvement
We know ethical sourcing is a journey, not a checkbox. As we grow, we will continue to:
• Strengthen our Kindly Made criteria
• Improve supplier assessment processes
• Stay aligned with evolving best practice
• Respond to regulatory changes (e.g., Modern Slavery Act updates)
We see this as a long-term commitment to doing better, always.
Our 'Kindly Made' Standards - Cruelty Free
Our Commitment
We are committed to offering products that are not tested on animals.
How we do this
• We partner with suppliers who confirm they do not test on animals
• We prioritise suppliers aligned with recognised cruelty-free standards
• We continue to strengthen requirements as industry standards evolve
Our 'Kindly Made' Standards - Environmental Sustainability
Our Commitment
We prioritise products that have a lower impact on the planet.
How we do this
We seek suppliers who:
• Use responsibly sourced, natural or low-impact ingredients
• Minimise waste and packaging
• Demonstrate environmentally responsible practices
• Increase transparency in their supply chain
We will continue working toward greater traceability and higher standards over time.
Our 'Kindly Made' Standards - Modern Slavery
Our Commitment
We are committed to reducing the risk of exploitation and unfair labour practices in our supply chain.
How we do this
We take a “circles of influence” approach, expanding our influence as we grow.
This includes:
• Working directly with suppliers to understand their sourcing practices
• Requiring suppliers to confirm they have measures to prevent labour exploitation
• Prioritising Australian-made products and Australian-based suppliers, while also partnering with suppliers who demonstrate responsible and ethical manufacturing practices overseas
• Encouraging suppliers to improve supply-chain transparency over time
We recognise this work is complex and ongoing, and we will continue strengthening our approach as our community and capabilities grow.
What do schools and kindergartens need to know?
How do schools and kindergartens join the fundraiser?
We onboard schools and kindergartens manually to keep everything simple. You complete a short one page agreement, and our team takes care of the rest.
Is there a minimum commitment?
No. Once you sign up, you can run the fundraiser at a pace that suits your community — typically this is every 3, 4 or 6 months but that's up to you.
How do schools and kindergartens earn money?
Schools earn a minimum of 15% of gross sales (after GST) from every fundraising round. Some products provide a higher return, so the percentage changes depending on what families choose.
How often do schools and kindergartens run fundraising drives?
We generally recommend 4 monthly however you decide what works best such as a drive every 3, 4 or 6 months. We'll support whichever option suits your calendar, events, or fundraising goals.
What do schools and kindergartens need to do?
It is all outlined one page agreement but it is intentionally a low effort fundraiser for the school and kindy. They simply:
• Choose delivery days
• Hand out flyers (we supply them)
• Share the online shop link with families
After that, it’s essentially set and forget — we handle the rest.
What does the Kindly Made Fundraiser handle?
Everything else, including:
• Product sourcing
• Ethical and sustainability checks
• Payments and orders
• Packing and distribution
• Delivery-day coordination
• Promo materials
• Reporting and fundraising totals
Our goal is to make the fundraiser as hands-off as possible for you.
What do families need to know?
How do families place an order?
Families shop through our online store, using the link or QR code provided by the school.
What types of products can families buy?
We supply everyday household essentials such as cleaning items and other practical, Kindly Made goods. All products are ethically sourced, sustainably produced, and chosen to make a positive impact.
How are orders delivered?
Orders are packed and delivered directly to families at the school on a delivery day chosen by the school. Every order is clearly labelled for easy pickup.
Is delivery free?
Yes. Delivery to the school is included as part of the fundraiser.
Can families order outside the fundraising window?
We do not currently have a delivery option. Families can place orders during the school's chosen fundraising period — every 3, 4 or 6 months. This ensures products arrive in one coordinated delivery and maximises the fundraising return for your school or kindy.
What do I do next?
Simply click here to get in contact with us or click here to start browsing our Kindly Made products.