At The Severn Federation of Schools, we are advocates for the common good, locally, nationally and globally.  We recognise that life is full of ups and downs and that at times all people will face challenges that they need help and support in overcoming.  We support a range of charities in our local area, nationally and globally.  The school council work with staff, leadership, PTFA and St. Mary's Church to identify worthy causes to support.

Our schools stand up for what they believe.  They have met with Town Councillors to raise issues of significance to the school community, including the safety of our pupils.  

Our curriculum drivers (Resilience, Enquiry/curiosity, Aspiration/ Ambition and Independence) ensure that opportunities to discuss the big issues, to challenge injustice and to engage in activities that can bring about change are always present.

In recent years we have carried out a range of different fund raising to support many good causes, some of which include:

• Lydney Food bank and Local Charities which support the homeless - annually supported through our Harvest Festival celebrations.
• NSPCC
• Comic Relief
• Children in Need
• Macmillan
• The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal
• Young Minds Matter – Hello Yellow
• Cots for Tots
• Scoo-B- Doo Charity

Severnbanks Chosen Charities for 24/25 

Gloucester Feed the Hungry

'Gloucester Feed the Hungry'. This is our local charity which the wellbeing lead and school council selected. 

Gloucester Feed the hungry is a volunteer organisation to serve the homeless and vulnerable in our community.

Hot meals and a warm space are provided at the Smiles Café, which is just off King’s Square.

Open from 9am until 3pm, Tuesday through to Saturday. (Every £1 donation feeds two homeless friends).

Also, they host an AGE UK Drop-In Centre from 1pm to 3pm every Monday and an evening Hot Food Programme from 6:15pm to 7pm Tuesday to Friday.

They also give out free haircuts, clothing and emergency food parcels.

Putting smiles on the faces of people who need it most.

Speech and Language UK

Our national charity was chosen by stakeholders. We chose Speech and Language UK. Speech and language is one of the areas we recognise as impacting on pupils and one that we as a school work so hard to address. https://speechandlanguage.org.uk/