Charity at B&FC

Our HES students brought fun and fundraising together by hosting their own Pyjama Day in support of Brian House Children's Hospice.

Students took part by wearing their pyjamas and donating £1 to the cause, creating a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere across the day.

Despite its simplicity, the event made a meaningful impact, raising

£39.63

This initiative highlights how small actions can come together to support an important charity, showing the generosity and community spirit of our students.

Our Easter raffle brought students together for a fun “guess the number of gummy snakes” challenge, with winners receiving a festive basket of chocolates, sweets, and themed stationery.

 

The event saw great engagement, with plenty of guesses and excitement throughout. All proceeds were donated to Macmillan Cancer Support, supporting people affected by cancer.

 

Amount raised: £30.42

The raffle was a great example of how small, creative activities can make a big difference, combining student participation with fundraising for an important cause.

Students and staff came together to support Comic Relief through a successful student-run Red Nose Day cake sale.

 

The stall featured a range of creative red-themed bakes, attracting strong support from across the college. Students led the planning, baking, and selling, gaining valuable teamwork and organisational experience. The event created a positive, community-focused atmosphere while raising awareness of important global and UK issues, including poverty and inequality.

 

Amount raised: £64.80

Thanks to everyone who contributed, the fundraiser made a meaningful impact and highlighted the generosity of our college community

Our Health and Beauty students delivered another fantastic fundraising effort between 24th–27th February, offering pamper sessions in support of Little Princess Trust.

 

The sessions provided a relaxing experience for participants while raising awareness for an important cause. Through their professionalism, care, and dedication, the team raised an impressive

£229.73

 

This event not only showcased their practical skills but also highlighted their commitment to making a positive difference, supporting a charity that provides wigs and support to children and young people facing hair loss.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us on Friday 13th February for our Macmillan Coffee Morning Fundraiser.

 

Thanks to your generosity (and love of cake!), we're proud to share that we raised

£206.08 for Macmillan Cancer Support.

every slice, sip and donation makes a difference.

 

Thank you for supporting such a important cause and helping us create a warm, community focused event. 

Thanks to the hard work and generosity of colleagues, students and apprentices, we were able to hand over a massive haul of

 1,173 food items to the Big Food Project. This supports the wider community and helps to ease some of the added pressures many local families face over the festive period.

 

This college-wide effort surpassed the previous year’s total and was led by colleagues across our Student Services area – and our brilliant Student Reps who collected donations from across all our sites.

 

Well done to everyone involved!

Our Construction students showcased their creativity and craftsmanship at their Winter Wonderland stalls, selling handmade items to raise money for Homeless Hounds.

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The event was a great success, with students designing and creating unique pieces that drew in plenty of support.

Through their hard work and community spirit, they raised an impressive

£678

This achievement highlights both their practical skills and their commitment to supporting a meaningful cause, making a positive impact for dogs in need.

Our students came together in a fantastic show of generosity between 8th–12th December, collecting an incredible

555

items for Helping Hearts.

 

Donations included toiletries and long-life essentials, which will be made into shoebox parcels for those in need.

This initiative highlighted the kindness and community spirit of our students, who worked hard to gather and contribute such a meaningful amount.

 

Their efforts will make a real difference, providing support and comfort to individuals and families during a time when it’s needed most.

Student reps came together to help bake, decorate and sell cup cakes and biscuits to help raise money for children in need. The sale at both Bispham and UC was a massive success with reps selling out of cakes before lunches end.

All together we raised:

£143.64! 

Our Health and Beauty students hosted a relaxing and rewarding fundraising event on 24th October, offering pampering sessions in support of Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Guests enjoyed a range of treatments while supporting an important cause, with students showcasing their practical skills and professionalism throughout.

The event created a welcoming atmosphere and was a great success, raising

£169

This achievement reflects the team’s dedication, talent, and commitment to making a positive impact while gaining valuable hands-on experience.

Our catering students showcased their skills in the Level 6 Restaurant by hosting a fantastic charity lunch in October in support of Hospitality Action.

The event brought together great food and a great cause, with students planning, preparing, and delivering a professional dining experience for guests.

Thanks to their hard work and the support of attendees, the lunch raised an impressive

£750

This achievement highlights both the talent of our students and their commitment to giving back, making a meaningful contribution to a charity that supports people within the hospitality industry.

Huge congratulations to our Engineering students for raising an incredible

£753

for Ben’s Automotive Charity during the Bangers for Ben event from 4th–7th of October.

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Your creativity, teamwork, and dedication truly shone throughout the challenge. We’re incredibly proud of your commitment to supporting such an important cause

 

well done to everyone involved!

On the 1st of October our Gateway students held a evening for parents to attend with a wide range of tea, coffee, and cakes available for everyone to purchase as a wonderful way to raise money for Macmillan cancer support.

All together our students were able to raise 

£44.62