A SOARING SUCCESS! Phoenix Group’s social action brings new life to Hewett Academy’s muchloved theatre

A big thank you goes out to Hewett Academy’s brilliant ‘Friends of’ Group and one of Norwich’s leading insurance firms - the Phoenix Group, who volunteered hours of their time to bring Hewett Academy’s much-loved theatre back to life.

Based in Norwich’s City Centre, the Phoenix Group came forward to help staff and students at the Hewett Academy clear out and start the process of renovating the iconic theatre. The wonderful volunteers took the time to organise the recycling and empty the theatre spaces below the school, ensuring it was ready for redecorating allowing it to be used again by both the public and the academy’s Performing Arts students.

Principal Antony Little is extremely grateful to the 14 volunteers who gave their time to make this happen, as he is with the school’s fantastic ‘Friends of Hewett Academy’ Group who are always so supportive and turned the suggestion of working with volunteers into a reality.

The Phoenix Group is just as delighted to have been able to help, with Celia Boyle explaining, “Phoenix is a company with offices in many locations. However, every staff member is encouraged to support their local community through volunteering.

Supporting the Hewett Academy was a great break from office work that will hopefully benefit many students”.

Hewett Academy is so thankful to everyone who has been involved and they cannot wait to start using the space once again! Thanks to this brilliant initiative, we now have a space that we can modernise and make bright and welcoming. The backstage areas of the Walter Roy Theatre have never looked so good!