Fundraising
Fundraising is an important part of life at Bury Grammar School, embraced by our pupils, students, staff and the wider community. We are continually inspired by the generosity and enthusiasm of those who support our efforts.
Through our extensive community service programme, we demonstrate a strong commitment to both fundraising. Each year we work to make a meaningful impact, locally and beyond, by supporting a wide range of causes and initiatives that matter to our community.
Last year, Bury Grammar School partnered with the charity Village by Village to raise funds to build a Junior High School in Parko Junction, Ghana!
bgs Chosen Charities
Local Charities
Locally, we are proud to continue our long-standing support for a range of Bury-based charities. Each year, our school community also contributes to Porch Boxes through our Christmas Reverse Advent collection, donating essential items that make a real difference to families in need across the local area.
National & International Charities
We are proud to support a wide range of national and international charities each year, chosen by our pupils and staff. Through non-uniform days, themed collections, bake sales and sponsored activities, our school community comes together in fun, meaningful and impactful ways to raise both awareness and vital funds for these important causes.
This year, our chosen charities are:
We aspire to broaden the reach and deepen the impact of our fundraising efforts at BGS, creating meaningful social and charitable outcomes. As part of this commitment, we hold assemblies across all sections of the School, led by both our Charity Council Representatives and representatives from the charities themselves.
The Charity Council engages with local charities through visits—supporting their work firsthand and connecting with those who benefit from the vital services they provide.
The role of a Form Charity Representative
Each year, pupils nominate and elect Form Charity Representatives, who then form a smaller Charity Council. This council plays a central role in shaping our fundraising efforts, selecting six charities to support throughout the academic year. The role offers our most altruistic pupils a meaningful opportunity to lead and represent their peers in charitable giving.
At the start of the year, Form Representatives are invited to nominate charities they believe deserve support, along with reasons for their choices. These nominations are then shared with the wider pupil body, who vote to decide which charities BGS will support. Pupils are encouraged to propose smaller charities where our support can make a particularly significant impact.
