SCHOOL HIGHLIGHT:

Bohunt School Fundraising

From cake sales to coastal walks, sponsored swims to book swaps, Bohunt students continue to put community care at the heart of their fundraising.

Just one highlight of the last term at Bohunt School in Liphook was the incredible amount of fundraising undertaken. Not only were students and parents generous in their support of individual charities and organisations, but the chance to work with national charities and foundations means that Bohunt students have experienced unparalleled opportunities to meet community members who work to change lives.

At Bohunt School in Liphook, students are encouraged to adopt ‘House’ charities. Redgrave House students this year have helped raise money for The Elifar Foundation: a small charity that raises money for equipment and facilities for disabled children who are either in care or within their homes, with the money raised helping give access to vital support which would otherwise not be available. In total, Bohunt School students raised £1020.11 for the charity through a variety of fundraising events.

This month Tesco’s ‘Bags of Help’ Scheme has also awarded Bohunt School a grant towards its D of E programme by money raised from the sale of their carrier bags in local stores around Liphook.

Head of School Neil Pittaway said, “ We are really grateful to Tesco’s for helping us continue to ensure outstanding provision for our most disadvantaged and vulnerable students. Thank you to those who have headed out and voted for us so that we continue to support our students in all aspects of their learning outside the classroom. We estimate that each Bohunt School student contributes to £20,000 of fundraising over their five years at school - a fantastic achievement.”

As well as organisations that raise money for people within the community, Bohunt Education Trust has also sponsored some of the Royal British Legions ‘Silent Silhouettes’, helping raise awareness across the Trust with the cut-out ‘Tommies’ displayed at the Trust sites which act as a reminder of the sacrifices that so many gave during World War 1. These silhouettes have been and continue to be located at BET schools and the money donated to the Royal British Legion which will in turn go towards better causes up and down the country - and reminding our students and staff of the importance of one of our ethos words: respect. BET has also been awarded a number of grants towards the running costs of outdoor education programmes. The Trust has received grants towards D of E projects and since we became an OA in 2016 a staggering £43,000 has been awarded to BET.

Just in the last term, since September 2018, over £9000 has been raised towards the D of E scheme. Such fundraising is especially helpful as it contributes towards helping children at the Trust who might have been put off in participating due to any costs involved.