As a school, one of our values is to 'make a difference' and impact positively on people in our community. 

Our Vision and Values | Westerhope Primary School 

Each year, families, children and staff nominate local charities they would like us to support. The whole school votes and we choose a charity to support for the school year.

Fundraising is then shared between the charity and school.

We keep the school community updated through our Facebook page and a half termly newsletter. 

The charity chosen for 2023/34  is:

TOGETHER, WE ARE CHANGING LIVES

‘Changing Lives is a nationwide charity helping people facing challenging times to make positive change - for good’ https://www.changing-lives.org.uk/

We are really excited to support this charity. They have a base in Newcastle and this year we are working closely with their local team to explore ways in which our Westerhope school community can support them. 

Previously we have supported:

- Heel and Toe North East Children's Charity -Heel & Toe Children's Charity (heelandtoe.org.uk) 

- Tiny Lives Trust (We raised £1268.97) Tiny Lives Trust

- Newcastle Cat and Dog Shelter Newcastle Dog & Shelter – Saving lives in the North East (dogandcatshelter.com)