School Involvement
St Oswald’s relies on the support of the local community to continue to offer our vital care services to local people and their families who need us. Whether you are a school or a young person looking to support St Oswald’s, there are lots of opportunities for you to get involved and we would love to have your support.
Encouraging pupils to get involved with charitable fundraising activities helps to develop their creative thinking, their ability to work individually and as part of a team, and encourages them to become responsible citizens.
How you school can get involved with St Oswald’s
There are many ways that schools can get involved with St Oswald’s Hospice and help support local people with life-limiting conditions. You could get your class involved in a ‘Bag It’ challenge, and ask your students to bring in one bag of quality used goods, such as clothes, books and toys that we can re-sell in our charity shops.
Alternatively, you could order some beanies to sell in school to fundraise for us. We have cute dogs, cats and magical unicorns available on a ‘sale or return’ basis. For students aged 14+ we offer volunteering opportunities in our charity shops across the North East, where you can gain valuable experience for your CV and meet new friends at the same time.
One of our speakers could also come to your school to speak to you about the work we do in the local community and how you could get involved. We can also help add to the curriculum by tailoring talks to your class’s needs and providing relevant resources. Or we can talk to your class about being an active member of the community through charitable giving and recycling.
Some of the ways your school could get involved...
Visits and presentations
We can talk at a school assembly about the work we do for the local community and how your school can get involved or one of our speakers could add to your curriculum by tailoring talks to your class’s needs and providing relevant resources.
Bag it!
Bag It is a great way for your school or business to go green for St Oswald's Hospice. By asking your students or colleagues to bring in one bag of quality used goods, we can re-sell the items in our charity shops and make on average £16.00 per bag.
Beanies and cuddly toys
We have beanies and cuddly toys available for local schools and businesses to sell on behalf of the hospice and help us raise the £7.5 million we need each year to continue our services.
Volunteering
For students aged 14+ we offer volunteering roles in our charity shops across the North East. Encouraging your pupils to volunteer in our charity shops is a great way for them to boost their CV and gain retail experience while giving something back to their local community.
Interested in getting your school involved?
Get in touch and a member of our fundraising team will contact you