On Sunday 10th November, Bryanston held its long-standing annual Charities Fair, raising more than £16,000 for Right4Children, a Nepal-based NGO. Organised by the school prefects, the weekend brought the entire Bryanston community together for a celebration filled with activities and fundraising efforts.
The weekend offered something for everyone, from a spirited mixed Sixth Form netball match, to live music performances, fête games and bingo. Pupil-led stalls showcased an array of crafts, food and Nepalese goods, with many stalls run by boarding houses or Year 10 (C) pupils who had successfully pitched their entrepreneurial ideas during the earlier Business Studies 10X Challenge. The festivities culminated in an incredible fireworks display on Sunday evening, lighting up the skies above the school grounds.
Adding to the weekend’s success, the prefects also organised an Online Auction, featuring generous donations from Bryanston families and local businesses.
Right4Children (R4C) is dedicated to improving the lives of disadvantaged children, youth and their families. Proceeds from the Charities Weekend will specifically support R4C’s Sports in Schools programme, helping provide essential resources and opportunities for children to thrive through sports education.
Charities and Outreach Prefect, Tamara H, said, “Involvement in a variety of charities is an important aspect of life at Bryanston and we are most grateful for the generous contributions we received. Thank you to everyone who supported this wonderful cause. We look forward to continuing our efforts for meaningful initiatives and charities such as R4C.”
Hannah Fearnley, Head of Charities and Outreach added: “Once again, the Charities Fair demonstrated the incredible achievements a school community can accomplish when working together. We are extremely grateful to parents, staff and pupils for their support and overwhelmed by the funds raised for such an important cause. Special thanks go to our school prefects for their hard work and dedication in organising such a fantastic weekend.”
