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Above: The play castle was created after pupils outlined plans for their dream playground out of sweets (above left)!
wonderful and creative ideas the children came up with, from sponsored cycles to paddle boarding, walking and running, car washes, litter picking (left), cake/ biscuit/lolly selling, gardening, dog treat selling and ‘guess the name of the purple unicorn’ competitions! The challenge raised £3,500
online through IMC, plus £2,500 through cash donations. We also used IMC to crowdfund more generally, raising an additional £4,000 through online donations. Alongside further donations from the local community, including £5,000 from the Village Shop and Café, and £2,000 from Bathford Parish Council, we exceeded our target in time for summer, and were able to put funds towards phase two (replacing decking and adding a roof to make an outdoor classroom). The donation from the Village
Shop and Café (aka Bathford Enterprise for All (BEFA) Ltd – a non-profi t making cooperative owned and run by members) was to support young people locally. BEFA runs the shop with
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‘To involve our children,
we gave each pupil a pound and asked them to use it to create their own fundraising initiative’
two staff and about 50 volunteers for the community, and also supports social and charitable projects. Many of our children and parents are customers, and may even be volunteers or members. BEFA’s donation recognises the young volunteers who stepped forward during the pandemic, and is also an investment in future generations. Our wonderful new castle was
erected during the summer holidays and the children have loved playing on it (above) ever since. We’ve now nearly
completed phase two, and have begun work on phase three – the creation of bog and rain gardens (above right). Several talented parents have provided their expertise, including engineering and architectural skills for free but, most of all, this project has been a
triumph for our children. ■ Becky Hayter, headteacher, Bathford Church School, Bath (181 pupils). Interview by Jane Hughes
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