Reg Charity No:1183096
Who We Are and What We Do
To advance the education and welfare of the pupils and staff of St Mark's CEP school and the residents and children of the village of Hadlow Down, East Sussex. In furtherance of this objective the fund may provide and assist in the provision of such facilities, opportunities or items (not provided from statutory funds) as the trustees from time to time determine.
To assist in such ways as the charity trustees think fit in advancing the welfare and education of the St. Mark's school community, the residents, and children of Hadlow Down and the wider local community by developing their social, mental, physical and moral capabilities through leisure time and other activities.
Our Latest News
As part of our CCC project Creative, Cultural, Communities project we are delighted to announce the start of the Cost of Living Cooking Club at St. Mark's School. With some fantastic new equipment, keen and willing staff and lots of delicious food, we hope that lots of fun can be had by all. The children can work on new cost effective cooking skills all whilst providing some delicious meals for their friends and families.
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We held an event 'a taste of sport' - which was for for the community and St. Mark's school children to trial different sports. Eight sports were on offer: Volleyball, Stoolball, Rugby, Cricket
Ultimate Frisbee, Climbing and Taekwon-do.
Just under 100 children took part and rotated through 6 of the 8 sports during the afternoon. After 3.00 pm parents and villagers were invited to come and watch the activities and the Friends of St Mark’s had iced lollies and a BBQ running. As can be seen from the photos – a good time was had by all!
Since the start of 2021 we have made 14 grant applications for projects ranging in amounts from £500 to £10,000. So far, we have been successful with 5 of them....see below.: We are extremely grateful to each and every organisation for their invaluable support.
RECENTLY AWARDED GRANTS
Chalk Cliff £2000
Used for the continued use of 'Talk-space' to provide vital support to the families of St. Mark's School.
Southover £5890
Used to help fund a 'The Parley', a sheltered outdoor space at St. Mark's School. This will be used by the community as well as allowing pupils to learn outdoors in all weather.
Sussex Community Foundation £5000
Used to help fund Creative Cultural Communities, or 'CCC'. To provide children and the community with access to inspiring speakers and experiences.
Sussex Community Foundation £9996
Used for the continued use of 'Talk-space' to provide vital support to both the local community and the families of St. Mark's School.
Local Connections £2500
Used to help fund Creative Cultural Communities, or 'CCC'. To provide children and the community with access to inspiring speakers and experiences.
Thank You to all our donors for the grants. We also thank everyone in the community who has made donations through our fundraising page.
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Meet The Trustees
The charity trustees are made up of school parents, governors and members of the local area, so we can promise that the best interests of the community will always come first.
In these uncertain times, with school budgets being cut, we felt the time was right to set
up a charity that can apply for grants and funding to support the school's community.
Vicky Richards
Chair
Joined 2019
Angela Wilkes
Treasurer
Joined 2019
Emily Bellhouse
Secretary
Joined 2019
Andy Cook
Joined 2019
Dick
Brown
Joined 2019
Lally
Drake
Joined 2020
"You’re off to great places! Today is your day!
Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way!"
Dr. Seuss
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Please note that there is absolutely no obligation to make any contribution and that no person, including pupils at St. Mark’s School will be treated differently according to whether or not they or their families have made any contribution.