Support for Charities

"A real strength of the school are the steps it takes, both within its own community and beyond, to promote community cohesion.” (Ofsted comment 2009)

Supporting people less fortunate than ourselves is an important part of life at Nicholas Breakspear School. We have an annual pilgrimage to Lourdes with HCPT (Handicapped Children's Pilgrimage Trust) and produce Christmas hampers for the needy through the St Vincent De Paul Society.

Nicholas Breakspear School has a strong, generous tradition of giving which is overseen by the Outreach Co-ordinator. Major charity drives take place during Lent with lesser ones in Advent and family fasts. Speakers from the various charities visit the school and, in some cases, the recipients of the help. This is seen as an informative exercise as well as being character building for the future. In Advent we have a Hamper liturgy, where each tutor group contributes to provide Christmas presents and food for the needy in our community.

We have strong links with the Catholic Children’s Society, Cardinal Hume Centre, HCPT, LIFE, and the Saint Vincent de Paul Society.

Become aware of our Global Society

If Trade were a game and your opponent makes the rules and gets to referee would you play?

Poor countries are robbed of £500 billion every year by unjust trade rules.

Find out more at

www.cafod.org.uk (Catholic Agency for Overseas Development)

and www.fairtrade.org.uk