New College Worcester has launched their annual campaign, Eye Care We Care.

The campaign runs throughout May and aims to draw attention to a wide range of issues surrounding blindness and vision impairment whilst raising funds to support our students education and well-being.

We are inviting individuals, businesses, schools and community groups to take part and join in the fun! All you need to do is decide on your fundraising event and let us know your plans so we can offer help and support.

We are aware that many people are still working from home or being a little careful with their social contact, but it wont stop us having fun and doing things virtually. In fact, holding an online event using platforms like Zoom, often means you can bring more people together at one time.

Here are some ideas which can all be done in person or virtually that you may like to consider

Quiz Night

Virtual Group Exercise class

Individual Walk/Run/Challenge

Coffee Morning

Cookery Demo

Bake Off

Bingo Night

Social Media challenge

Virtual Auction

Sponsored Community Clear-Up

Social Media Photography Competition

Online Music/Comedy Event

Cycling Treasure Hunt

Online Gaming Tournament

Virtual Danceathon

We really appreciate any donations and contributions towards this campaign.

To take part in the campaign please email Lottie Veasey on cveasey@ncw.co.uk or 01905 763933 and unless you have a preference, you will be allocated a day during May when we will promote your fundraising event.

To help us promote and thank you for your efforts, we will need your logo, a small paragraph of why you are supporting us and a photo of your event. We can supply posters, New College Worcester banners, balloons, blindfolds and school information leaflets so your supporters know you are supporting us.

We look forward to hearing your fundraising ideas and, in the meantime, thank you for supporting New College Worcester.

NCW is a national residential school and college for young people aged 11 to 19 who are blind or vision impaired.

The majority of our students school fees are paid by their own local authority. This covers the cost of their education and residency and any one-one support a student may need.

However, the costs associated with general maintenance, unexpected repairs, the school refurbishment programme, school vehicles and most trips and activities are paid for by the School, supported as much as possible by our Fundraising department.

We are always very grateful to receive donations that in some way helps to provide our students with the facilities, opportunities and experiences they deserve. Our fundraising team work with supporters from across the UK and are always on hand to support you in your fundraising efforts.