Hi there, welcome to our fundraising page.
Our infant school minibus was stolen in September from the school grounds. We are insured but need to raise funds to add to the insurance payout as it not enough to replace our minibus.
We have had our bus nearly 10 years and have come to rely on it to enrich our children’s lives. Our school is situated in an area of very high social and economic deprivation. 85% of our children live in the bottom 5% of the most deprived nationally (Census January 2022). A large number of children (45%) are eligible for free school meals. Children enter school with limited life experiences so our minibus allows us to take the children out as much as possible and bring our curriculum to life. It gives our children first hand experiences they would otherwise miss out on.
Having our own minibus also means we can significantly reduce the cost of school trips by not hiring coaches and providing free transport. It also enables us to take our children to swimming lessons, sporting competitions and community projects.
We would be grateful for any donations large or small as every penny counts!