We were blessed with a dry day and it wasn’t too hot for this year’s Sponsored Walk. Nearly 900 students plus staff and parent volunteers walked the 13 miles around Gravesend and outlying villages.
This year our major charity was the Elliott Holmes Memorial Fund which provides fast, direct access to mental health counselling for young people aged 13-18, living in Gravesham. They utilise the available resources within the private counselling sector. Their unique service empowers youth to self-refer, select their preferred counsellor, and receive up to 12 tailored sessions. They collaborate closely with local well-being entities, leisure centres, schools in Gravesham, Kent Police, and Darent Valley Hospital. Funding is generated through community-driven events, sponsorships, partnerships with clubs and organisations, and supplemented by grants and donations. Money raised was £16,283.73 which, together with Gift Aid (the amount has yet to be confirmed), means that just over £20,000 was raised.