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NEAT Volunteer Week – Over 4,000 Hours of Volunteering and Counting!

Last week, schools across NEAT Academy Trust came together for something special – our first ever NEAT Volunteer Week. And together, our pupils, staff and communities achieved something remarkable.

We set ourselves an ambitious target: 4,000 hours of volunteering in just five days. As of Monday morning, that total stood at 4,130 hours – and we know there’s still more to be counted. This shows the power of community, shared values, and the difference we can make when we work together.

Throughout the week, pupils and staff got stuck into a wide range of volunteering activities. These included:

  • Litter picking and tree planting
  • Fundraising and foodbank collections
  • Supporting younger pupils with reading and sport
  • Car washing, school clean-ups, and local community projects
  • Taking part in charity events and supporting local organisations

We saw pupils of all ages step up and take part – learning to care for their school, their neighbourhood, and the people around them. They developed confidence, teamwork, empathy, and pride in making a difference.

NEAT Volunteer Week wasn’t just a Trust initiative – it was a shared experience. Schools were buzzing with energy, and it brought together pupils, staff, families, and local organisations in a way that reflected the very best of what we stand for.

This work is closely linked to our commitment to supporting pupil personal development, building strong relationships with our communities, and helping our young people understand the value of social contribution.

To all of the families, volunteers, businesses, and community partners who supported our schools – thank you. Your encouragement, participation and generosity helped create something memorable.

We’re already thinking about what comes next – and how we can continue to grow volunteering across our schools in the months and years ahead.

If you’d like to get involved in volunteering with a NEAT school, you can find more information and contact details here:
👉 www.neat.org.uk

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