our school charity
Raising funds for a local charity each year provides a number of benefits for our school community. It cultivates a sense of empathy and social responsibility among students, instilling in them the importance of giving back to their community and supporting those in need. Through active participation in fundraising activities throughout the year, students learn valuable skills such as teamwork, leadership, and organisational abilities, which are essential for their personal and professional development. Overall, raising money for a local charity not only benefits the recipients of the funds but also shapes the character and values of our students, preparing them to become responsible and empathetic citizens of our community.
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Firstly, Richard from the South Bucks Hospice told us about the amazing work they do, from their charity shops to their hospice, to working with Aylesbury Prison inmates recycling bicycles to sell.
We then had Louise from Growing Hope talk about their work with children with special needs, running free therapy sessions in High Wycombe that make such a difference to families.
Finally, the Youth Enquiry Service were unable to attend but the students watched a video on their good work.
The students briefly discussed all the charities and voted, with Growing Hope winning by a very narrow margin.
We look forward to working with Growing Hope over this academic year, raising funds for this worthy charity. They will be coming into school in the near future to run assemblies on their charity.
To find out more about Growing Hope, visit their website at:
https://growinghope.org.uk/high-wycombe/
You can donate to their charity here.
PREVIOUS CHARITIES SUPPORTED BY THE HIGHCREST ACADEMY
2023-2024: One Can Trust - Raised £3,933.59
2022-2023: Wycombe Food Hub - Raised £3,566
2021-2022: Youth Enquiry Service (YES) - Raised £3,915
2020-2021: Wycombe Homeless Connection - Raised £4153
2019-2020: Wycombe Women's Aid - Raised £1546
2018-2019: The Horse Trust - Raised £2443
2017-2018: South Bucks Hospice - Raised £1373
2016-2017: Thames Valley Air Ambulance - Raised £1400
2015-2016: MPS Society - Raised £2015