This letter is from Campden Edge our local charity:
Over the past seven years, The Arts Society, Blockley has supported the local youth arts charity, Campden Edge. The charity promotes and develops the creative talents of children and young adults of Campden and the surrounding villages. The fund provides financial assistance to 8 – 26-year-olds who would not be able to afford these opportunities under normal circumstances.
Campden Edge has been able to support 15 individual students and over 40 Campden School students during their last financial year. From feedback, this extra and targeted help has produced excellent results amongst some of the most disadvantaged families in the area; and is helping to reduce the achievement gap between the rich and poor.
In September 2024, out of the 25 final year GSCE music students at Campden School, 8 will be supported by Campden Edge, including one who has won several national composing awards; they hope to fund a further three students through their A levels over the next two years. This is a substantial increase over previous years and is largely due to the financial support the charity can provide.
Arts Education is so important in strengthening our young people’s resilience, self-confidence, and critical thinking. It also boosts self-esteem, encourages discipline, and develops the creative skills they will need for their future.
Contact Gill Graham for more details
gilliang983@gmail.com 07932 692136