A group of boys from the Brandles School in Baldock have completed a series of events to raise funds for North Herts Sanctuary in Hitchin.
Five boys in Year 7 to 10 manned a fruit and cake stall in Hitchin’s Market Place last Wednesday to fundraise for the sanctuary – which offers support and shelter to single people who are homeless.
Other events organised by the boys have included organising an inter-school football competition and a sponsored walk from Baldock to the sanctuary.
The school – which specialises in helping boys with social, emotional or mental health needs – has been working with volunteers wtfrom the Education, Learning, Skills and Achievements programme.
The founder and CEO of ELSA, Jane Shipley, said: “The initiative, enthusiasm, hard work and energy of the boys and the gratitude they showed towards their wonderful supporters was exhilarating and a great credit to them.
“So far the boys have raised more than £600 for Hitchin Sanctuary and they are hopeful of passing the £1,000 mark.”
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