BUDDING entrepreneurs at a Solihull school used creativity, compassion and flair to raise thousands for charity.
Form 5 pupils at Eversfield Preparatory School took on the school’s annual Fantastic Fiver Charity Challenge, raising over £5,200 in support of Help Harry Help Others, a local cancer charity inspired by the legacy of Harry Moseley.
The 40 pupils, aged 9 and 10, began the six-week challenge with a £5 note and the mission to turn it into as much money as possible through enterprise and initiative.
The challenge not only raised vital funds for an important cause but also gave pupils the chance to develop real-world skills in project planning, problem-solving, marketing and community engagement.
This year’s projects went far and wide, carried out not only at home, but also in Wales, Cornwall and even France.
A wide variety of fundraising ideas took shape, with some pupils taking on ambitious sponsored challenges including a 1.1-mile and a 1km swim, a 15km cycle around the park, and a 6km run.
Others organised creative and interactive events such as Beat the Goalie games and lucky dips, with one duo successfully writing to local businesses to donate prizes.
Sweet treats and handmade items proved especially popular.
Pupils ran lemonade, sweet and cake stalls on their driveways, sold sweets in decorated bags, hosted chocolate raffles, baked cookies and cakes for friends, families, and parents’ work colleagues, and made lavender bath bombs and bracelets.
Some even took a digital approach—selling unwanted items collected from neighbours on Vinted.
Georgie Mosley, chief executive and founder of Help Harry Help Others Cancer Charity said: “We are absolutely thrilled and grateful for the support from the Eversfield community.
“These young fundraisers have shown exactly the kind of kindness and initiative that Harry championed. The funds raised will make a real difference to our work supporting families affected by cancer—and the children should be very proud of the impact they’ve made.”
