First for Food
Tax deductible
Why we're fundraising
The coronavirus pandemic will see more than a quarter of a billion people suffering acute hunger by the end of the year, according to new figures from the World Food Programme. The latest statistics for the UK show one in three (4.1 million) children live in poverty in the UK, with an estimated 2.5 million living in food insecure households.
Despite record employment, the proportion of children in poverty with working parents has now reached an all-time high of 72%. This figure is set to increase as the results of unemployment following the first 2020 lockdown is felt.
Across BET's family of schools, there are more than 800 students eligible for free school meals, with significant further increased predicted over this year.
BET’s game-changing ethos is built on empowering students to act for a better world.
The fundraiser
We are inviting our students to give a voluntary donation (suggested amount: £1) to support local food banks or The Trussell Trust - a charity supporting those in poverty and campaigning for change to end the need for food banks. Schools will run either a non-uniform day or sell silicone wristbands on Tuesday 1 December - The First for Food.
About the charity
The Trussell Trust supports a nationwide network of more than 1,200 food banks, together providing emergency food and support to people locked in poverty, and campaigning for change to end the need for food banks in the UK.
More about the charity: https://www.trusselltrust.org/
The coronavirus pandemic will see more than a quarter of a billion people suffering acute hunger by the end of the year, according to new figures from the World Food Programme. The latest statistics for the UK show one in three (4.1 million) children live in poverty in the UK, with an estimated 2.5 million living in food insecure households.
Despite record employment, the proportion of children in poverty with working parents has now reached an all-time high of 72%. This figure is set to increase as the results of unemployment following the first 2020 lockdown is felt.
Across BET's family of schools, there are more than 800 students eligible for free school meals, with significant further increased predicted over this year.
BET’s game-changing ethos is built on empowering students to act for a better world.
The fundraiser
We are inviting our students to give a voluntary donation (suggested amount: £1) to support local food banks or The Trussell Trust - a charity supporting those in poverty and campaigning for change to end the need for food banks. Schools will run either a non-uniform day or sell silicone wristbands on Tuesday 1 December - The First for Food.
About the charity
The Trussell Trust supports a nationwide network of more than 1,200 food banks, together providing emergency food and support to people locked in poverty, and campaigning for change to end the need for food banks in the UK.
More about the charity: https://www.trusselltrust.org/
Organizer
Bohunt Education Trust
Organizer
England
The Trussell Trust
Registered nonprofit
Donations eligible for Gift Aid.
