First Give

We run a fully-resourced secondary school programme that engages a whole year group in social action. Find out more and get involved:

[Bryntirion Skills @BryntirionSCC]

What an incredible year for our Year 8 @FirstGiveUK programme!
A huge thank you to every Year 8 pupil and team for your passion, creativity and commitment to making a positive difference.
Together you raised an incredible £1,800 for 8 local charities and secured a £1,000 grant!

[Robes Project @RobesProject]

What an amazing day we spent @TrinityBrixton as part of @FirstGiveUK with all the Year 7's. Not only did the students do some fantastic artwork for us, but they also raised some funds to help those that need it most.
#ItTakesAVillage #Homelessness

[EHCVS @Hounslowtweets]

A HUGE congratulations to all the participants and the winning class taking home £1,000 for their charity! 🏆🥳 You inspire us! 💫

Thank you to @FirstGiveUK & @RiversAcademy West London for having us 🎉🥰💙✨

#YouthSocialAction #Volunteering

[Gosia Kelly @FirstGiveGK]

Another beautiful @FirstGiveUK #OneDay @trinitybrixton where Y8s had an opportunity to experience how #YoungPeople can support #charities in an impactful way by giving their time, skills, talents!Great engagement with @LNKcharity ,@CarersHub @foodbankNorwood & almost £600 donated

[Gosia Kelly @FirstGiveGK]

Last preparations and rehearsals ahead of first ever @FirstGiveUK #Final at @trinitybrixton where y9 students will soon be competing for a £1000 grant for their chosen #LocalCharity! Amazing passion&efforts on show! Which class will come out on top? Exciting! @JPFoundation

[Nicole Peterson @FirstGiveNPe]

Congratulations to Class 7HM @ysgolaberconwy for winning in their @FirstGiveUK final this week. @air_ambulance will the reciving the £1000 that will help them to continue all of the great work they are doing. A huge well done to all of the year 7 students too!

[Gosia Kelly @FirstGiveGK]

Another fantastic @FirstGiveUK #Final @hallmead where Y9s have courageously advocated for their #local #charities in #Havering! The £1000 grant winner is 9TY1 representing @changegrowlive in Havering! Thank you Mayor @LBofHavering for judging & @JPFoundation for supporting us

[Bay Leadership Academy @BayLeadershipAc]

Our Y8 pupils had a fantastic day taking part in our first @FirstGiveUK Social Action Day. They explored local issues, met community charities & decided how funding should be awarded to support causes making a real difference. A brilliant day of leadership, compassion & service.

[Nicole Peterson @FirstGiveNPe]

Congratulations to Class 8V @PendleVale for coming 1st in todays @FirstGiveUK final. PAC will be receiving the £1000 grant which will help them to continue the amazing work that they do in the local community. Well done to all those involved today, sharing their #Socialaction

[Nicole Peterson @FirstGiveNPe]

Congratulations to Class 9³ of @NHGS for winning in today @FirstGiveUK final. Happy Days UK will be the charity that benefits from the £1000 grant. A huge well to to the whole of year 9 and teachers that participated in the social action tackling issues in the local community!

[Gosia Kelly @FirstGiveGK]

As always, a brilliant visit to @HallMeadPastor1 @RSDept_HallMead where Y9s are getting ready to continue delivering various #SocialActions in support of charities in & around #Havering!Fantastic presentations already, so can’t wait for the @FirstGiveUK #Final on the 6th!

[Gosia Kelly @FirstGiveGK]

A mind-blowing @FirstGiveUK #Final @marriottssch where Y8s have carried out so many amazing social actions for their chosen charities! The winner of £1000 granting is 8E @TurningPointUK Hertfordshire. Congratulations to all presenters! #YoungPeopleMakingADifference!

[First Give @FirstGiveUK]

Fantastic social action at Bryntirion Comprehensive School. Well done Year 8! #socialaction #firstgive

[Bryntirion Skills @BryntirionSCC]

✨ Social Action Day 2026! ✨
Huge well done to Year 8 for creative, energetic fundraising for their @FirstGiveUK charities today! 👏

From bake sales and dodgeball to food drives and a 1‑million‑steps challenge! 💛
#SocialActionDay #Year8 #TeamBryntirion

[Gosia Kelly @FirstGiveGK]

What an amazing @FirstGiveUK #Final @RicardsTweets ! Y8s, what a show of creativity in your impactful social actions! Hard job for the judges, but £1000 goes to @PalaceForLife ! 🥳Commendation to class representing @St_Raphs! Thank you @MayorOfMerton for judging,@JPFoundation!

[First Give @FirstGiveUK]

Love the social action and creativity from students at The Elms Academy as part of the First Give Programme! #socialaction #charity @JPFoundation

[The Elms Academy @TheElmsAcademy]

Charities Week at The Elms Academy – part of @FirstGiveUK

Capture the Flag, Students vs Teachers Dodgeball, I'm a Teacher Get Me Out of Here & Sponge the Teacher

Supporting CDARS, @PowerTheFightUK, Storm Family Centre & Exit Foundation. Thanks to everyone who got involved!

[Gosia Kelly @FirstGiveGK]

This morning brings me to @TheRegisSchool where Y8s have been working hard to raise awareness&funds for causes they care about as part of the @FirstGiveUK programme. Great time spent working together to help them showcase their efforts ahead of the Final! School values on show!

[First Give @FirstGiveUK]

Fantastic work from students @LaSainteUnion during the First Give One Day Programme. We love these posters made for @BrandonCentre, a charity that provide help and advice for young people across the country #socialaction #firstgive

[BrandonCentre @BrandonCentre]

One day at La Sainte Union Catholic School. As part of the First Give One Day, on 11th May, we visited the school to speak to students about our work and the impact charities can have in our local communities.
https://t.co/tk3zjqv466
@FirstGiveUK
#hereforyoungpeople
@Bjuliabrown

[First Give @FirstGiveUK]

Amazing Presentation Skills Workshop @KingsmeadAc! Excited to see Year 7s present at the School Final coming up. Thank you to @JPFoundation for their ongoing support! #socialaction #firstgive

[Joanne Kelly @joanne92213]

Wow Y7 @KingsmeadAc what an amazing morning spent with you getting ready for your @FirstGiveUK Final! You’ve chosen great #localcharities to support. Who will win the £1k grant..it’ll be a tough competition! @JPFoundation

[Lift Broadlands @LiftBroadlands]

Huge THANK YOU to everyone who supported our @FirstGiveUK project 🙌

Congrats to Mikey’s World, winners of the £1000 cheque👏

Shoutout to St Peter’s Hospice & Developing Health & Independence, who also received £100 donations thanks to Shaun McGall 🙏