Purple Day for Schools

Purple Day is an opportunity to help children and young people feel seen, understood and supported.

Epilepsy is different in childhood. As young people navigate school, friendships and growing up, epilepsy can affect far more than seizures. By taking part in Purple Day, your school can raise awareness, challenge misconceptions and help create a more inclusive environment for pupils affected by epilepsy.

Turn your school purple on 26 March 2027!

Register your interest if you’re a school or an individual who wants to involve their school. We’ll support you to have a brilliant day with an awareness raising and fundraising pack, plus loads epilepsy resources.   

Register your interest today

Why epilepsy awareness matters

Epilepsy in children is not just epilepsy that happens earlier in life.

When epilepsy affects a brain and person that are still growing, it can influence learning, friendships, confidence and emotional wellbeing. That's why understanding childhood epilepsy is so important.

Purple Day helps schools:

• Start conversations about epilepsy
• Build understanding and reduce stigma
• Support pupils to feel safe and included
• Create a more accepting school community

Because every child deserves the chance to thrive.

Fun and educational activities

Purple Day is more than a fundraising day. It's a chance to help pupils understand what it's like to grow up with epilepsy and how they can support classmates living with the condition.

By taking part in Purple Day, your school can help raise vital funds and awareness, ensuring that those living with epilepsy receive the support they need. Plus, it’s a fun and educational way to engage students in a meaningful cause.

The fundraising pack includes a variety of activities designed to educate and engage students. 

Easy ways to take part and raise funds include hosting a purple-themed non-uniform day, holding a purple bake sale or whatever your creative and compassionate students decide upon– you can raise funds and make a difference! 

Use our assembly and lesson plans to teach students about epilepsy and the importance of supporting those affected by it.

Register your interest in Purple Day

Join Purple day

Register your interest for FREE resources to make sure your day is a huge success.

Everything in your Purple Day pack has been designed to help schools raise awareness of childhood epilepsy and create safer, more inclusive environments for children and young people.

• Fundraising pack for schools and community groups 
• Assembly / lesson presentations
• Free online epilepsy training for staff 
• Activity sheets
• Epilepsy fact sheet
• Flyers and posters
• Printable Bunting 

Download our Purple Day flyer

Make a difference

Every child with epilepsy deserves to feel understood, supported and included.

By taking part in Purple Day, you'll help raise vital funds for Young Epilepsy's work while increasing awareness of the unique challenges children and young people can face when growing up with epilepsy.

Together, we can help create a world where no child feels alone because of their epilepsy.

Get started today and help your school go purple

Whether you organise a non-uniform day, run an assembly or start conversations in the classroom, your school can help children and young people feel more understood. Register for your free Purple Day pack today and join schools across the UK in raising awareness of childhood epilepsy.

Ready to join Purple Day? 

Get your fundraising pack now to start planning your event. 

Together, we can turn our schools and community purple and show our support for those affected by epilepsy.

Fundraising for young people

SuperKind is the world's only fundraising platform for young people. It can legally be used by children under 16, alongside their schools. It's all about putting the power (and fun!) in the hands of kids. 

Set-up your SuperKind fundraising page