Charities and Fundraising

Charitable fundraising at De La Salle plays an important role in bringing our Lasallian values to life. Through a wide range of events and activities, students, staff, and families come together to support those in need locally and globally. These efforts help build a strong sense of community, encourage social awareness, and give students’ meaningful opportunities to develop leadership, compassion, and responsibility. Fundraising is not just about giving—it’s about living out our shared commitment to service and making a positive difference in the world.  

Over the past year we have raised money for:

CAFOD Big Lent Walk

The start of Lent was marked with every student in the school completing a 2km walk around the school grounds. We had a talk from CAFOD to both lower and upper school to start then the students were encouraged to raise money for this amazing charity. A big well done to all our students and staff who completed this walk and to Doug and the PE department for making this a success. We were extremely lucky with the weather, making this so enjoyable and successful.

                          

CAFOD Family Fast

In solidarity with communities across the world, our school marked CAFOD Harvest Fast Day. Students and staff participated in our Soup Kitchen initiative, sharing a simple meal and raising funds for those in need. This act of solidarity reminded us of our duty to live simply and support our global family.

Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society

Brentwood Catholic Youth Service

The Brentwood Catholic Youth Service (BCYS) is the youth ministry of the Diocese of Brentwood, serving young people across Essex and East London. Its aim is to help young people grow in faith, friendship and service, and to encounter Jesus Christ in a way that connects with their everyday lives.

What does BCYS do?

BCYS provides a wide range of opportunities for young people, including:

Youth Masses – regular gatherings at Brentwood Cathedral.

Retreats and days of reflection – particularly through Walsingham House at Abbotswick.

Lourdes pilgrimage – one of its major annual events, where young people take part in the diocesan pilgrimage and serve alongside other pilgrims.

Youth Gather – a mixture of faith, friendship, activities, prayer and formation.

Flame – opportunities for young people from schools and parishes to attend the large Catholic youth gathering at Wembley.

World Youth Day – BCYS regularly takes groups of young people to international Catholic youth gatherings.

Catechist and chaplaincy formation – including training and resources for those working with young people.

Young leadership – encouraging young people to become leaders and active participants in the life of the Church.

Walsingham House at Abbotswick

A particularly important part of the BCYS ministry is Walsingham House at Abbotswick, near Brentwood. It is a retreat centre where young people can take part in retreats, prayer, formation and activities. The team also works with schools and parishes around the Diocese.

 

                                           

St Luke’s Hospice

St. Luke’s Hospice is a charity providing compassionate palliative and end of life care to people whose illnesses are no longer curable. They deliver care to ensure dignity and empower people to make the choices they want, from the moment they are diagnosed.

In December we held a ‘Santa Run’ and for this charity we raised £320.

                                               

McMillan Cancer Care

Local FoodBank

Lasallian Project to help build a new school in Kenya

Young Minds

SVP

Children’s Mental Health Services