“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.”
Proverbs 22:6
schools, colleges & universities
We believe that our vision of 'inspiring and growing communities of hope' in Nottingham cannot happen without engaging young minds in what 'community' and supporting others really means. We are always delighted to work with local schools, colleges and universities and there are so many ways for children, young people and students to get involved with and support Hope Nottingham's work, from collecting food for our Food Banks to promoting our activities to pupils and their families, volunteering placements, specific projects and even writing and performing songs that help raise the money that keeps
Hope Nottingham running year after year.
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Wherever we can find the time to come out to schools to talk about Food Bank, Hope Nottingham generally or our Thursday evening Youth Wellbeing Cafe, we are happy to do so. In the summer, students may also enjoy a change of scenery and our outdoor classroom at our allotment can be made available. We also welcome ideas for students to help raise awareness of our work. Please get in touch here to share your ideas.
how you can get involved
Donation tins, coffee mornings, cake sales, Christmas jumper days and events are just some ways to help us fund our work. We are happy to provide resources such as posters or cash collection buckets. See our fundraising ideas booklet for details and share your ideas and stories with us.
When we can, we are happy to send someone out to talk about our work in school assemblies and we also have pre-made powerpoint presentations to support that you can use even when we cannot visit.
Choose Hope Nottingham as your charity of the year or charity partner and together we can really get your organisation onboard with ongoing activities which support their local community.
We rely heavily on donated food to run our East and West Nottingham Foodbank so always welcome new . Find out more about our East and West Nottingham foodbank here. You can also download a Donation Point poster to use.
We are blessed by a large team of regular volunteers, but are happy to try and accommodate teams of students for volunteer days, and offer a variety of practical indoor and outdoor activities. Our allotment is a great choice.
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We recognise the amazing young talent in our community and would welcome more ways to engage and support young minds, whilst raising awareness of our work. Write us a poem, design an uplifting poster for guests or volunteers in our Food Banks or produce a video showcasing our work!
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examples of student support
'carry you'
charity single 2022
White Hills Park Trust have done it again - a fabulous charity single raising money for Hope Nottingham and also Nottinghamshire Mind. We cannot thank those involved enough for the care and thought put into the lyrics and the genorosity of the time involved.
Watch the video and here and show your support of our wonderful young people by donating if you can.
john clifford school
The Hope House Community in Beeston were delighted to have Yr 2 pupils from John Clifford sing for the Hope Nottingham Christmas party. Mrs Bamford and the children put on an amazing show!
supporting tesco collection days
At least twice a year we appeal for volunteers to support the Tesco National Collections and children can do their bit by volunteering with an adult to encourage donations. Schools can also get involved. This winter Tesco Carlton's donations doubled in no small part thanks to the support of the teachers and children of Sacred Heart School.
banks rd infants
Banks Road Infant School invited Jade our Youth & Community worker to attend their Harvest Food Bank collection and just look at the results! Jade even got to learn a new song and do some dancing with them!
'be the light'
charity single 2021
Watch the 2021 Alderman White Charity single for Hope Nottingham here
'wellbeing cafe' @
hope nottingham
At Hope Nottingham in Beeston, Thursday 5.00 pm - 7.00 pm our Youth Wellbeing Cafe welcomes children from aged 9. Many children who attended Beeston Fields across the road from us, but have separated for different secondary schools still meet up there, creating their own 'Youth Community'.
it's your turn!
Get in touch with our team here at Hope if you would like your students to connect more with their local community.
