Students and teachers from George Salter Academy (GSA) have braved the cold to raise funds for the important cause.
The students have spent the night outside to gain insight and understanding of what it’s like to be homeless, raising awareness and funds to support St Basils provide essential support to young people at risk of homelessness.
The event has been running for around thirty years, challenging communities to sleep outside on a cold winter’s evening, so that a young person may not have to. Armed with their tents and sleeping bags, the students faced temperatures reaching 7 degrees but stayed warm with the community spirit, free curry and hot drinks from the well-loved Langar Aid, as part of the event’s entertainment.
This marks the fourth year the West Bromwich Academy has taken part in the charity event, and the young fundraisers are hoping to beat their previous sponsorship total of £1,300.
The academy has asked anyone who would like to support, to donate to the Just Giving campaign, at the link, to help this crucial charity for Birmingham’s young people.
Rupi Bellingham, Head of School at George Salter Academy, said: “The work that St Basils does is so important, and we are really proud to see George Salter students and staff come together to fundraise and support its vital work in helping young people across Birmingham who are facing challenges. As a core part of the Birmingham community, our academy is committed to doing everything we can to support young people in our local area, as part of our mission to help all children realise their potential and have access to all opportunities in their lives.”
Students and teachers from George Salter Academy (GSA) have braved the cold to raise funds for the important cause.
The students have spent the night outside to gain insight and understanding of what it’s like to be homeless, raising awareness and funds to support St Basils provide essential support to young people at risk of homelessness.
The event has been running for around thirty years, challenging communities to sleep outside on a cold winter’s evening, so that a young person may not have to. Armed with their tents and sleeping bags, the students faced temperatures reaching 7 degrees but stayed warm with the community spirit, free curry and hot drinks from the well-loved Langar Aid, as part of the event’s entertainment.
This marks the fourth year the West Bromwich Academy has taken part in the charity event, and the young fundraisers are hoping to beat their previous sponsorship total of £1,300.
The academy has asked anyone who would like to support, to donate to the Just Giving campaign, at the link, to help this crucial charity for Birmingham’s young people.
Rupi Bellingham, Head of School at George Salter Academy, said: “The work that St Basils does is so important, and we are really proud to see George Salter students and staff come together to fundraise and support its vital work in helping young people across Birmingham who are facing challenges. As a core part of the Birmingham community, our academy is committed to doing everything we can to support young people in our local area, as part of our mission to help all children realise their potential and have access to all opportunities in their lives.”