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Deptford Green First Give Programme 2023
Deptford Green School in South-East London has partnered with First Give since 2018. Since the beginning of our partnership approximately 900 students have completed the First Give programme, connecting with charities in the community and taking action to address social issues that are important to them. Last spring, students participating in the programme were once again passionate about diverse social issues affecting their community. Read the full blog below to learn more about the wide range of social action students at Deptford Green carried out for their local charities.
Learn moreDid you hear us on the radio? Bradford Girls’ Grammar students share their First Give success on air!
Year 9 students at Bradford Girls’ Grammar School kept the momentum going following their First Give Final this year, with the winning group being interviewed for their local radio station, Bradford Community Broadcasting (BCB). Read below to learn about the students wonderful social action achievements for the diverse array of charities they supported.
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Empowering change: Exciting updates to the First Give Programme for the 2023/2024 academic year!
First Give is excited to announce a series of changes to our programme, aimed at maximising student engagement and impact. The pandemic was a time of real turbulence in schools, meaning First Give was conscious not to add more change by adapting the programme. Now, we have been able to carefully consider the feedback received from schools and teachers and are proud to announce a range of enhancements that will shape the First Give experience for the 2023/2024 academic year.
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How First Give has inspired my ‘giving journey’
Our recent placement student wrote a blog about their experience with the First Give programme from an alumni student’s point of view! They shared their favorite memories of their class social action and what skills they developed through the various First Give workshops. The programme has ultimately contributed to their interest in the charity sector, and in creating a life-long ‘giving journey’. Learn more about their experience below!
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Over £16k raised at The Funding Network’s Spring Connector!
First Give pitched to receive new funding for our First Give Primary pilot programme at The Funding Networks Spring Connectors event. Our Deputy Director Isaac’s presentation to the generous members of The Funding Network managed to raise just over £16k! We are excited to start expanding our work in primary schools across England and Wales for creating a ‘giving journey’.
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