Pupils at Wallbrook Primary Academy have raised over £1,000 for Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity and Ronald McDonald House Charities UK following a week of community fundraising led by pupils and staff.
Almost £600 of the total came from raffle ticket sales, with prizes generously donated by families and local supporters, including a snooker cue signed by former world champion Jimmy White. A themed non-uniform day, where pupils were encouraged to wear their most colourful outfits, contributed close to £500 in donations.
Lorna McGregor, Principal at Wallbrook Primary Academy, said: “What makes fundraising like this so special is seeing our pupils take ownership and understand that they can make a real difference. Beyond the money raised, they’ve developed teamwork, initiative, and a sense of responsibility, while discovering how their efforts can help children and families in need. It’s a powerful lesson in kindness and community.”
Birmingham Children’s Hospital has been a centre of paediatric excellence for more than 160 years, providing specialist care to children from across the UK and beyond. The charity supports the hospital by funding state-of-the-art facilities, innovative research, and patient-focused services. These include pioneering centres such as Waterfall House, the UK’s first rare diseases centre, and Magnolia House, the first hospital-based bereavement centre of its kind.
Ronald McDonald House Charities UK provides free accommodation for families while their child is receiving hospital treatment. Since 1989, the charity has run 14 Houses across the UK, supporting more than 95,000 families.
The funds raised by Wallbrook Primary Academy will directly support both charities, providing care, comfort, and practical assistance to children and families across the UK. The school’s fundraising efforts highlight the generosity and community of its pupils, staff, and families, and demonstrates the meaningful impact a close-knit community can have when it comes together for a shared cause.
