At English Martyrs’ we want all children to understand how important it is to give selflessly to others without the expectation of anything in return as part of our commitment to Catholic faith values and to enable the children to grow into contributing citizens in their communities.

Each year, each class will choose a class charity and decide on a fundraising event, something that raises awareness in our school community and invite our school community to a coffee afternoon in aid of the charity.

Please see below for this year’s class charities and the fundraising totals from 2024/25 so far.

Fundraising totals 2024/25 so far
Guide dogs £93.20
Derbyshire Wildlife TBA
Canaan Trust £64.20
Sealife Trust TBA
Bumblebee Trust TBA
Mary’s meals £223.90
Minnie Vinnies £196.20
Rainbows Hospice TBA
Canal & River Trust TBA
NCDYS TBA
CAFOD £233.97 + TBA Big Lent Walk

This year the classes are supporting the following charities

Reception – Guide Dogs UK

Year 1 – Derbyshire Wildlife Trust

Year 1/2 – Canaan Trust

Year 2 – Sea Life Trust

Year 3 – Bumblebee Society

Year 3/4 – Mary’s Meals

Year 4 – Mini Vinnies

Year 5 – Rainbows Hospice, Loughborough

Year 5/6 – Canal and River Trust

Year 6 – NDCYS

Staff charity – CAFOD