At Runshaw, staff and students come together to raise money for charities all year round.
We are excited to have MIND UK as the official charity partner for our college from 2024 to 2026. MIND UK is a leading mental health charity dedicated to providing support, guidance, and resources to individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
As we continue to prioritise mental well-being within our college community, partnering with MIND UK reflects our commitment to fostering a supportive environment. Through various fundraising events, awareness campaigns, and volunteer opportunities, we aim to raise vital funds to help MIND UK continue its important work.
Throughout the next two years, we will continue to organise activities to support donations to this cause. These initiatives will not only support MIND UK but also promote open conversations about mental health among our students and staff. We encourage everyone to get involved, whether by participating in events, volunteering, or simply spreading the word about this crucial cause. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those affected by mental health issues. Stay tuned for upcoming events and opportunities to engage with MIND UK. Let’s work together to create a supportive and understanding community!
Our charities have included:
Nearly £3,000 was raised for War Child which is the only specialist charity for children affected by conflict. For more than two decades, the charity has been driven by a single goal – ensuring a safe future for every child living through war.
Over £10,000 was raised for MSF which was founded in 1971 with the aim of providing medical care to people in the most desperate situations.
We raised £17,000 for Wateraid which was used for providing clean water and sanitation, saving many people from water-borne diseases, making a huge difference to the quality of life for thousands of people.
The Good Rock Foundation received £10,000. Good Rock provides programmes to improve the lives of orphaned and abandoned children and young people in China. They fund projects such as The Fig Bakery which teaches young people essential job skills.
Over £15,000 was raised to support the international movement that sets up school feeding projects in communities where poverty and hunger prevent children from gaining an education.
The College reached the fantastic target of £15,000 which has built the ‘Runshaw Sand Dam’ in Kenya and funded the terracing of the land, a seed bank and tree nursery.
The College chose to support a school in India which built an additional storey to provide much-needed space to allow children to be educated for a full day, and up to the age of 16.
