Students from Lincoln College and Newark College came together this November for a heartwarming fundraising campaign to support children in need this Christmas.
Through their combined efforts, the Health & Social Care and Early Years departments have raised much-needed funds for the Cash for Kids charity, raising an impressive total of £645.
The initiative formed part of a social action project integrated into the students’ studies, and it has proven to be a valuable opportunity for both personal and professional growth. Not only did the students develop key skills such as empathy, teamwork, and social responsibility, but they also gained insight into the charitable sector, where many will go on to work – particularly in roles supporting children and families.
Jemma Horsfield, Curriculum Lead for Health & Social Care and Early Years at Lincoln College, said: “I’m so proud of our care and early years students and staff who have made tremendous effort to raise money for an impactful cause. The Cash for Kids charity works in a sector that our students will be entering beyond college, so it is great to get them socially aware of the industry and the variety of care that is out there.”
The fundraising efforts saw a diverse range of activities, with students actively involved in both the planning and delivery of events. At Newark College, 20 Level 1 and Level 2 Early Years students rolled up their sleeves in the kitchen to bake a selection of sweet treats. These were sold during a lunchtime bake sale, raising an impressive £120 for the cause.
Meanwhile, at Lincoln College, over 220 students from Levels 1, 2, and 3 took the Early Years and Health & Social Care courses got involved. In addition students participated in a PJ Day – an event where students and staff were encouraged to wear their pyjamas to college in exchange for a donation. This event raised £385. Lincoln students also hosted a bake sale that raised £140, contributing significantly to the fundraising total.
Sophie Coote-Handley, a Level 2 Health & Social Care student, said: “I raised £30 for the PJ Day, sponsored by my close friends and family. It’s important to raise money for charities like Cash for Kids because a lot of young people don’t have a lot of money, and it’s good to spread joy.”
Both students and staff worked hard to ensure that the funds raised would directly benefit children in need. The money collected across both campuses will be used to purchase gifts for children supported by the charity, bringing much-needed joy to families who may otherwise struggle during the festive season.
On Tuesday 25 November, 16 Entry Level and Level 1 Early Years students, along with five staff members, travelled across the Humber to contribute to the volunteering efforts at this year’s Mission Christmas warehouse, spreading festive cheer to children across Lincolnshire.
Emily Green, Early Years Lecturer at Lincoln College, said: “It’s been an eye-opening and informative experience for the students. They used their judgement and knowledge to sort gifts for appropriate age ranges, which gets them actively thinking about elements of their course; helping them consider play for young children and how they learn about the world around them.”
Students spent their volunteer hours sorting through the thousands of donations delivered so far, categorising them by age and gender, and packing them to ensure they fulfilled the various requests from families in need.
For many of the students involved, the hands-on experience of working with a charity and contributing to their community will be invaluable as they begin their careers in health, social care, and early years education.
Get involved with impactful projects at Lincoln College. Apply now to study Health & Social Care or Early Years in September 2026.
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Date Posted
27 November 2025
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Last Edited
27 November 2025
