Charities

The Emanuel student body is regularly involved in charity fundraising, with an active committee of students from all age groups meeting weekly to plan events to raise money. Our pupils come from a wide range of backgrounds, and we believe that it is right for them to understand and have compassion for those less fortunate than themselves. Making a contribution to help the lives of others, no matter how small, is an important part of our philosophy. In the past few years, this charity committee has grown exponentially from a small handful of Sixth Formers to over thirty students across all years. This is testament to the generosity and selflessness of Emanuel students. At the beginning of each year, the committee shortlists a handful of local charities which we support in addition to our partnership schools in Tamil Nadu, India, and Giant Strides.

In a typical year, our students plan, organise, and coordinate a handful of events and are always looking for creative new ways to fundraise. Current initiatives include:

• Home clothes days, some of which (such as Christmas and Pride Week) are themed.

• Lower School discos, with nearly 100% of the year attending.

• Christmas raffles with prizes donated by staff, students, and parents. Mr Shetzer (in his best or worst Santa outfit) delivers gifts to bewildered winners during the school day.

• Treat sales are common during the year, serving up delicious triple chocolate muffins, Krispy Kreme doughnuts, and Pride-themed cupcakes.

• Raising money for the Royal British Legion via Poppy Appeal. Even at the height of the pandemic in 2021, the Clapham branch of RBL said we have done better than any other organisation they work with.

Mr M Shetzer (Charities Coordinator)