Matrix Academy Trust staff and pupils will be taking part in a variety of fundraisers throughout the 2025-2026 academic year all in aid of PAPYRUS.

After Easter, our Year 7–9 students will be taking part in the Mini London Marathon in Schools during their PE lessons. Pupils will challenge themselves to run as far as they can within their lesson time, showing perseverance, resilience and determination while promoting healthy, active lifestyles.

We are encouraging every pupil to try and raise at least £10 in sponsorship. If we achieve this together, we could raise over £8,000 for this incredibly important cause.

Every donation helps support young people and their mental health. Thank you for supporting our pupils and helping them be part of something truly meaningful.

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PAPYRUS is the national charity for the Prevention of Young Suicide.

Suicide is the biggest killer of young people under the age of 35 in the UK, every year over 1800 young people take their own lives. PAPYRUS provides confidential support and advice to young people struggling with thoughts of suicide, and anyone worried about a young person through their helpline, HOPELINE247.

Every £15 raised can contribute towards a life-saving contact to HOPELINE247. Your donations really are changing lives.