Fundraising efforts raised over £570 to support disadvantaged children and young people right here in the UK.

Staff and students at the College of West Anglia (CWA)’s Childhood Studies department have successfully raised over £570 for BBC Children in Need to add to the 37-million-pound total after completing their fundraisers to support the 2020 Appeal. The money raised will go on to help transform the lives of children and young people across the UK. 

This year’s theme was ‘Act Your Age’ and challenged people up and down the country to take their age and turn the number into a fundraiser. Childhood Studies students undertook a series of challenges combining their respective ages.

From L to R: Ellie Clanfield-Burrell, lecturer Sophie Brearley, Kathryn Larman, Ellyssa Mead, Alisha Savery who all completed 16 flights of stairs as their ‘Act Your Age’ challenge.

Jodie Everitt (16) completed 16 jumps on her horse, Mr Pickles. She said: 

“I enjoyed completing this challenge as it’s really important to think about of all of the children in need.”

Amber Buckley (16) walked 16 km for her Act Your Age challenge. She said: 

“This was a hard challenge for me, but I persevered as I feel Children in Need is a worthy charity.”

Students Caitlin Dennis, Lizzie Baker and Lizzy Curry baked cupcakes each for their families to raise money. They added:

“It is very important to support Children in Need, so please donate.” 

Student Libby Bingham (16) held a cake raffle and raised £203 of the final total on her fundraising page.

Childhood Studies lecturer, Sophie Brearley, said:

“I am so proud of all of the level 3 childhood studies students, they have all undertaken challenges to raise money for Children in Need – superb effort!”

BBC Children in Need works throughout the year to ensure that every child in the UK has a safe, happy and secure childhood, and the chance to reach their full potential. It relies on the energy and commitment of thousands of fundraisers and supporters across the UK, who donate their time and money to put on events in support of the Appeal.