Donations for Christmas already in full swing at Christ the King sixth forms
An annual Christmas fundraiser is up and running at a sixth form college which every year raises thousands of pounds for a hospice and food banks.
Christ the King Sixth Forms and East Kent Colleges Group’s Christmas Gift Appeal is now in its fifth year. Established in 1992, Christ the King is a group of Catholic sixth forms in the south London and Kent area.
The colleges are the Aquinas in Sprules Road, Brockley; Emanuel in Belmont Grove, Lewisham and St Mary’s in Chislehurst Road, Sidcup.
Spearheaded by the dedicated husband-and-wife duo, Shireen Razey (executive principal of Christ the King Sixth Forms) and Graham Razey (chief executive at EKC Group), the campaign has not only amassed thousands of pounds in financial support but also received countless gifts for those in need.
The donations and funds raised will support Demelza Hospice Care for Children, a refuge, foodbank, and the St Vincent de Paul Society – organisations dedicated to helping individuals facing poverty, hardship, and illness.
Shireen Razey said: “This campaign is about supporting our local community, especially during the Christmas period. We know that many families are still experiencing hardship and anything Christ the King Sixth Forms can do to help is important to our staff, students, parents and stakeholders.
“It’s heartening to see how local efforts can make a real difference. I am proud that Christ the King Sixth Forms and East Kent Colleges Group continue to work in partnership to bring joy and support to families most in need.”
Graham Razey said: “We started this campaign during the pandemic, as it felt so important that everyone was able to enjoy some festive celebrations during one of the most challenging times our country and the communities we proudly serve had faced.
“Whilst we’re out of those tough times, there’s no doubt that things remain difficult for many families with young people and children, so I’m tremendously proud that we are still able to play a part in bringing some festive cheer to our communities.”
The colleges also hold a charity art auction. Students from both college groups have contributed their artwork to the auction, with all proceeds going to the selected charities.
To support the charity art auction and bid on unique pieces please visit the Christmas Gift Appeal Art Auction.
For those who would like to donate, please visit the Christmas Gift Appeal 2024 GoFundMe.
Pictured top: Donations already being taken (Picture: CTK Sixth Form College)