South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust

Chetwynde pupil uses creative skills to support charity

Chewynde pupil Polly Robson has used her creative talents to support a charity event.

The Year 8 pupil held a stall at a special fundraiser at Hawcoat Park for the Tigerlily Trust, which offers support for bereaved parents.

She sold 56 bracelets at the event, donating £1 for each sold to raise much-needed funds for the charity and made a £10 donation of her own – totalling £66.

The total is still rising with another £7 donated via social media and sales continue.

Polly said: “I wanted to help a charity by making my bracelets and we found the event online and thought it was a good charity to support because it is very small. I’m very proud because I did not think I would make that much money for the charity and people said it was a lovely thing to do. I like making jewellery because it is very calming and you can sit down and do it after a long day and it helps you to relax. In future I’d like to continue making and selling my jewellery while travelling the world.”

Headteacher Steve Jefferson said: “We are really impressed with Polly who is not only using her talent to turn her crafting hobby into a little business but is using it for the good of others.

“She is a fantastic student and embodies the values of respect, responsibility and resilience that we try to instil in pupils across our school. Well done Polly!”

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