What people say about us

"First Give is so beneficial to young people in terms of developing independence, organisation, empathy and a sense of communal responsibility." Deyvani Patel, Teacher, Bentley Wood High School

"We've learnt to be thankful for what we have and that not everyone is as fortunate as us. We will all definitely take part in charity work in the future." Year 8 Student, Bexley Grammar School

"A wonderful initiative allowing worthwhile funds to be raised in a meaningful and fantastic way. Pupils inspired everyone in the room! Well done First Give- incredible work!" Melanie Lee, Deputy Headteacher

How it works

We work in partnership with secondary schools to inspire and equip young
people to take action to tackle social issues.

Over a series of 8 lessons students:

Learn

Students learn about social issues in their communities and choose which are important to them.

Research

Students research charities working in their communities and as a class, choose one to represent

Meet

Each class meets their chosen charity so that students can learn more about their work and how to help them

Plan and deliver

Students plan and deliver social action activities (fundraising, awareness raising, volunteering) in support of their charities

Present

Students learn public speaking skills and put together creative presentations about the work of their charity and what their class has done to support it

School final

One group is chosen to represent each class at your school's First Give Final. Social action projects and presentations are judged by a panel of judges and one class wins a First Give grant of £1,000 for their charity.

What's involved

First Give provides

A fully resourced, eight-lesson scheme of work
A coursebook for all students
Four facilitated sessions (Teacher briefing, Assembly, Workshop and Final event)
Bespoke support from a First Give Programme Manager
£1,000 grant for the winning charity

Schools will

Run First Give eight lessons in curriculum time for a whole year group (eg, PSHE, Citizenship, English, RE)
Contribute £500* towards the full cost of the programme

*The full cost is £3,600 – we are delighted to be able to provide it at a highly subsidised rate thanks to the generosity of our funders

Get in touch with us to find
out more about First Give!

For schools

Interested in finding out how First Give could work in your school? Fill out the form below, or call us on 02074435166 and we can discuss working together.

General enquiries

To contact us about anything else – whether you’re interested in supporting First Give or you’re a charity who’s been contacted by students – fill in this form and one of the team will be in touch.

Mae rhaglen First Give yn gweithredu o fewn ysgolion yn Ne Cymru ac yn medru cael ei gyflwyno trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg o fis Medi 2019. Dewch yn ôl yma mewn cwpwl o fisoedd ar gyfer ein safle we hollol ddwyieithog!