Schools asked to raise money for children with learning disabilities

THAME schools and are this month (April, 2014) being asked to host a variety of fundraising activities in aid of charity.

The British Institute for Brain Injured Children, or bibic, which helps children with conditions affecting their social, communication and learning abilities, is encouraging schools and colleges to fundraise for its cause.

Geoff Cummins, Chief Executive for the Westcountry-based national charity, bibic, explained: “We know schools and colleges often raise money for charity so we’re asking them to consider bibic when choosing who to donate to.

“There are lots of great, fun ways a school can raise money for us. They could host a non-uniform day or a themed fancy dress day or why not host a summer fete? Pupils could also take part in sponsored walks, runs or swims.

“One of our favourite ideas and one we think lots of pupils would enjoy too, is a pupils versus teachers sports match.”

bibic is a registered charity that receives no government funding and relies on support and donations to provide the life-changing help needed by many children and their families.

It helps children and young people aged from six months to 18-years-old with conditions affecting their development and learning abilities, to achieve their potential for a happier and more fulfilled life. These include developmental conditions such as Autism, Cerebral palsy, Down’s syndrome, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and brain injury.

Geoff added: “We have a great fundraising team here who are always happy to help with ideas and anything a school or college needs. Any schools or colleges interested in raising money for us should call our fundraising team on 01458 252339 or email us on fundraising@bibic.org.uk.”

The charity, which is based in Somerset, has a national assessment centre located at Langport. Its therapists work closely with families to create a therapy programme, which provides them with the skills and strategies to support their child or children.

Any school which would like to support bibic’s work and wishes to make a £5 donation to the charity, can text IDS02 £5 to 70070 or for a £10 donation text KIDS02 £10 to 70070.

For more information, visit www.bibic.org.uk, follow the charity on Twitter at www.twitter.com/bibic_charity