Sunday, April 27, 2025

Lincoln College spreads festive cheer in support of Cash for Kids charity

Lincoln College, in partnership with Bauer Media Group, is running the Mission Christmas project in support of the Cash for Kids charity, spreading festive cheer to children across Lincolnshire.

The project is not only about collecting gifts for children aged 0-18, but it is also deeply rooted in social responsibility, creating a positive impact on the local community. As winter sets in and the cost of living continues to stretch the finances of families, many face the harsh reality of making difficult decisions.

For them, Christmas is no longer a time of excitement and joy but a time of stark choices between heating their homes, buying food, or providing presents for their children. Mission Christmas aims to restore some of the magic of the season by ensuring that every child in the county receives a gift that will make their Christmas special.

Mark Locking, Principal and CEO at the Lincoln College Group, said: “At Lincoln College, we are committed to using our skills and resources to support those who need it most, particularly during the festive period. This project has provided our students with the opportunity to not only contribute to their local community but also to apply what they have learned in a real-world setting.

“Whether through designing and constructing donation boxes or creating festive branding, our students are at the heart of this mission, and they are incredibly proud to be making a difference. It’s an invaluable learning experience and a chance for them to be actively involved in a project that benefits others.”

Hannah Clark, Cluster Charity Manager East Yorkshire & Lincolnshire, said: “We are thrilled that we have been supported by Lincoln College – not only have they raised money and donated gifts – they have also donated their time to volunteer in the warehouse and make Christmas magical for 1000’s of local children.”

Throughout the campaign, students have been involved in various ways. In addition to the physical collection of gifts, Lincoln College’s Carpentry & Joinery students put their skills to the test by designing a custom drop-off box for donations, while Painting & Decorating students added a touch of Christmas magic by decorating the box with festive branding.

Through these hands-on experiences, students are not only contributing to a worthwhile cause, but they are also gaining invaluable work experience that aligns with their studies and future careers.

The Mission Christmas double-decker bus visited the campus on 5th December, and students took on the role of Santa’s helpers, collecting the gifts and loading them onto the bus for its tour of the county.

On 9th December, a dedicated group of students headed to the Mission Christmas HQ to assist in sorting the gifts by age and gender and packing them to ensure they fulfill the various requests from families in need.

Level 3 Business student, Mollie-Mae Carlisle, said: “I found the experience great – we got to get work experience hours in while also helping other people, so it was a win-win for both sides. I enjoyed specifically picking out the gifts that children would be receiving, it was personal. It shocked me how many presents people donated.”

Level 3 Business student, Ella-Louise Cross, said: “The amount of presents needed for boys ages 12-18 was shocking. Overall, it was a fun experience, finding presents and helping kids that are less fortunate.”

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