Locaerise

LocaeRise is the UK’s first e-commerce platform where everyday purchases help fund improvement programs in schools without relying on overstretched budgets. Backed by Innovate UK, Barclays Product Builder, and the NatWest Accelerator, we empower parents, teachers, and local communities to support school omprovement through something as simple as buying tissues, wipes, and other essentials. At LocaeRise, we believe that every small choice can create a big, lasting impact. That's why we're building the Community Bank for Education a purpose-driven marketplace where everyday spending helps schools thrive, students succeed, and communities grow stronger. What We're Building: Seed and Sustain S.C.H.O.O.L System™ A comprehensive framework to help schools identify their One Big Change the small but powerful shift that can transform their funding outlook and strengthen their impact. Find, Fund, Flourish Our approach helps schools Find their One Big Change TM, Fund their goals through innovative, purpose-driven commerce, and Flourish with sustainable, long-term success. Funding Mastery Audit Ready to discover your school's biggest funding opportunity? We list essential items families already buy like toilet roll, tissues, etc. At checkout, supporters can round up to fund the school’s chosen wellbeing program. We source products directly, keeping prices competitive and generating margins that fuel the mission. This new form of purpose-driven commerce gives schools a way to raise funds without bake sales, extra admin, or asking parents for cash. Instead, every household purchase powers student mental health and wellbeing. 2025 Goal: Fund 100 school improvement initiatives. Signature item: Partnering with companies. Pilot schools now enrolling. Take our free scorecard to get a personalized audit and practical next steps for building a brighter financially secure school: https://locaerise-jzywrfaq.scoreapp.com/ LocaeRise: Find.Fund.Florish