Creative students and staff at Cheshire College - South & West have raised £2,026.54 for Great Ormond Street Hospital through a year-long series of student-led fundraising activities. The Performing Arts and Production Arts department dedicated the entire academic year to imaginative events, driven by the students' desire to support young patients and their families.
Student-Led Fundraising Events
The total was raised through ticket sales from the department's Christmas production of Peter Pan, alongside a programme of events including tombola stalls, music bingo, face painting, and bake sales. Students volunteered their own time to organise and deliver these events, demonstrating creativity, teamwork, and a strong commitment to the charity.
Supporting Seriously Ill Children
The funds will support Great Ormond Street Hospital's work caring for seriously ill children and helping families access specialist treatment and support. The charity was chosen by the students themselves, who wanted to support an organisation making a difference to the lives of children and families.
Praise from College Leadership
Helen Nellist, deputy principal and deputy CEO at Cheshire College - South and West, praised the achievement: “We are incredibly proud of our performing and production arts students and staff for their commitment and generosity in supporting such an important cause. Raising over £2,000 is a fantastic achievement and reflects the compassion, creativity and commitment they show every day.”
Student Confidence and Growth
Course leader and lecturer Natasha Hudson shared her pride in the department: “This has been completely student-driven, from planning the events through to delivering them alongside their performances. It's been fantastic to see their confidence grow over the year, and even more rewarding to see those efforts make a real difference.”
Future Fundraising Plans
Students are already discussing which charity to support during the next academic year, continuing a tradition of fundraising through performances and student-led events. For more information about Performing and Production Arts at Cheshire College - South and West, visit www.ccsw.ac.uk.
