The Charities Committee is a group of about a dozen Sixth Form pupils led by the don in charge. The pupils carry out numerous fundraising initiatives, including fun runs, 24-hr sponsored events, calendar and cookbook sales, as well as plays and concerts. The money raised supports three nominated charities: one local, one national and one international. Each charity is supported for a period of three years. All charities chosen support the education and development of young people. The current charities are:

  • Winchester Young Carers – a local charity supporting young people who act as carers for members of their families.
  • NSPCC - the UK's leading children's charity, preventing abuse and helping those affected to recover.
  • Stay at School Nepal - a charity working to reduce drop-out rates and improve educational attainment in the poor mountain regions of Nepal.


We also support the Lotus Flower Trust on an ongoing basis. The charity helps to build schools, homes and centres in remote, rural and environmentally challenging areas of India. More information on the partnership can be found here.

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The Cameron Bespolka Memorial Wildlife Lecture & Competition

The College hosted ten local primary schools for the annual Cameron Bespolka Memorial Wildlife Lecture, this year with a Wildlife Garden Design competition. Guest speaker, Jonny Owen from the Dorset Wildlife Trust, enthralled the young audience.

27th September 2021

Pupils' Fundraising Run

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Running for Charity in Honour of Mallory

On the 24th of September 2021, 450 Winchester pupils and OWs will attempt to collectively replicate the impressive feat of George Mallory, aiming to run 2,500km en masse in the space of just a couple of hours, in tribute to the mountaineer, who embarked on his expedition one hundred years ago.

25th May 2021

We Played All Night

Last weekend sixth form pupils led a 24 hour music festival, involving performers of all ages and raising over £5000 for charity. They entertained a small live audience as well as parents and friends, via a livestream of the entire event.

18th May 2021

24 Hour Charity Music Festival

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Kenny's Nears Greece in Fundraising Effort

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