The Communications and Participation Christmas Market was held alongside the annual staff holiday celebration last Friday. Thank you to everyone who supported the market through purchases or donations of crafts! We know that some staff were not able to attend on Friday, so we have just released a small selection of items, which are available […]
Category: Fundraising
Spring Plant Fair
The Communications and Participation team bring you a range of home-grown plants in this year’s annual Spring Plant Fair.
Christmas Crafts
The Communications and Participation team bring you a multitude of gift ideas in our first-ever online Christmas Market. From starry garlands to knitted mittens, there really is something for everyone.
As we begin to emerge from lockdown, it’s time to get ready for the ‘new normal’. Communications and Participation have been busy crafting little bags, handmade from stylish and sturdy raffia. They are just the right size to carry your hand sanitiser, a face mask and a packet of tissues. Complete with a detachable strap, […]
I was supposed to take part in a University of Worcester Charity Challenge on Friday 5th June 2020 which was to run over 24 hours involving a 16 mile night walk, 20 mile cross country run and other great events. Unfortunately it has had to be postponed but I still wanted to do something for the University of Worcester’s Charity of the Year Cure Leukaemia, […]
Mother’s Day Gift Stall
Thank you to everyone who supported our Mother’s Day Gift Stall a few weeks ago. Over £250 has been raised for the University’s Charity of the Year, Cure Leukaemia.
Mother’s Day Gift Stall
Thank you to everyone who supported our Mother’s Day Gift Stall a few weeks ago. Over £250 has been raised for the University’s Charity of the Year, Cure Leukaemia.
Mother’s Day Gift Stall
Thank you to everyone who supported our Mother’s Day Gift Stall last week. Over £250 has been raised for the University’s Charity of the Year, Cure Leukaemia.
On July 4, Rebecca Foster, Principal Lecturer in the University’s School of Sport and Exercise Science, has volunteered to a do skydive to raise funds for the SmileForJoel charity. This is a charity very close to the University’s heart and was last year’s Charity of the Year. SmileForJoel was founded by Suzy Richards, who lost […]

The Communications and Participation Team will be selling a selection of beautiful items, just in time for Mother’s Day, at a stall in the St. John’s Main Reception from 11 to 1pm tomorrow (Tuesday 17 March). On offer is an amazing collection of handmade gifts, all with complimentary wrapping and tags. You’ll find everything from […]
Bake Sale 20th April
Finance are holding a bake sale! 20th April, 9am-2pm, in main reception The bake sale is in aid of the University’s Charity of the Year, Cure Leukaemia.
Row Britannia Challenge
Tomorrow (Tuesday 17th March), the University and Students’ Union will be launching a project called Row Britannia. Row Britannia is an inclusive (adaptive sport) mental health, fitness and wellbeing challenge set by The British Inspiration Trust (BRIT), for teams throughout the UK to raise vital funds and positive awareness in aid of mental health. The […]
Charity Quiz – Cancelled
Dear Colleagues We have taken the difficult decision to postpone the Charity Quiz (set for Thursday 2 April 2020). Apologies to everyone who has submitted a team. We will arrange a new date later in the summer when, hopefully, everything has settled down. In the meantime, you can support the teams taking part in the […]
On July 4, Rebecca Foster, Principal Lecturer in the University’s School of Sport and Exercise Science, has volunteered to a do skydive to raise funds for the SmileForJoel charity. This is a charity very close to the University’s heart and was last year’s Charity of the Year. SmileForJoel was founded by Suzy Richards, who lost […]

The Communications and Participation Team have created a beautiful pop-up shop, just in time for Mother’s Day. The shop is stocked with an amazing collection of handmade gifts, all with complimentary wrapping and tags. You’ll find everything from soy wax candles, pretty cushions, vintage tea sets, merino slippers and tiny clutches. You can also avoid […]
Charity Quiz
We are pleased to announce that The Quiz Master, Chris Dunn, will be chairing a charity quiz: Thursday 2 April 2020 7pm for 7:30pm start Edward Elgar: Cotswold Suite All money raised is for the University Challenge: Cure Leukaemia Entry fee: £20 per team of 4 Entrants may bring their own drinks and snacks but […]
Bake Sale 20th April
Finance are holding a bake sale! 20th April, 9am-2pm, in main reception The bake sale is in aid of the University’s Charity of the Year, Cure Leukaemia.
On July 4, Rebecca Foster, Principal Lecturer in the University’s School of Sport and Exercise Science, has volunteered to a do skydive to raise funds for the SmileForJoel charity. This is a charity very close to the University’s heart and was last year’s Charity of the Year. SmileForJoel was founded by Suzy Richards, who lost […]
Charity Quiz
We are pleased to announce that The Quiz Master, Chris Dunn, will be chairing a charity quiz: Thursday 2 April 2020 7pm for 7:30pm start Edward Elgar: Cotswold Suite All money raised is for the University Challenge: Cure Leukaemia Entry fee: £20 per team of 4 Entrants may bring their own drinks and snacks but […]
On July 4, Rebecca Foster, Principal Lecturer in the University’s School of Sport and Exercise Science, has volunteered to a do skydive to raise funds for the SmileForJoel charity. This is a charity very close to the University’s heart and was last year’s Charity of the Year. SmileForJoel was founded by Suzy Richards, who lost […]
On July 4, Rebecca Foster, Principal Lecturer in the University’s School of Sport and Exercise Science, has volunteered to a do skydive to raise funds for the SmileForJoel charity. This is a charity very close to the University’s heart and was last year’s Charity of the Year. SmileForJoel was founded by Suzy Richards, who lost […]
Calling all gardeners!
Have you got green fingers? Have you started planting this year’s seeds for your garden? We need your help! We will be hosting an on-campus Spring Plant Fair in May for the University’s Charity of the Year, Cure Leukaemia. We would be very grateful for donations of plants and seedlings, so pop in a few extra […]
Departments are invited to put forward teams to compete against each other in the next university Charity Challenge – a series of events to raise funds for the University’s Charity of the Year. You may remember that last year, staff came together for a 100 miles in a 24 hour challenge, raising more than £15,000 […]
Thank you to everyone who attended and purchased items at the Communications and Participation department’s Christmas Craft Fair last week or made a donation. We raised an incredible £1,200 for the University’s Charity of the Year Cure Leukaemia. Happy Holidays! Communications and Participation
Departments are invited to put forward teams to compete against each other in the next university Charity Challenge – a series of events to raise funds for the University’s Charity of the Year. You may remember that last year, staff came together for a 100 miles in a 24 hour challenge, raising more than £15,000 […]
The University’s Annual Christmas Celebration will be held on Thursday 12 December from 4:30pm in the Students’ Union Hangar at our St. John’s Campus. Now an established tradition, the Communications and Participation department and friends will host a Christmas Market. You will find all your usual holiday favourites, including a wonderful array of handmade crafts, gifts, stocking […]
The Gift
The theme for this year’s University Carol Service is “The Gift”, which will take place on Tuesday 10 December at 7.30 at Worcester Cathedral. In collaboration with this event, the Student Wellbeing Champions, Student Services, have continued this theme to the Christmas tree in the main reception, St John’s Campus and their tree at the […]
Do you knit? Crochet? Sew? Paint? Craft? Draw? We would love to sell some of your work at this year’s University Christmas Market on Thursday 12 December! Now an established tradition, the Communications and Participation department and friends will be hosting a Christmas craft stall at the University’s staff celebration. We’ll be selling a wide range of […]
Do you knit? Crochet? Sew? Paint? Craft? Draw? We would love to sell some of your work at this year’s University Christmas Market on Thursday 12 December! Now an established tradition, the Communications and Participation department and friends will be hosting a Christmas craft stall at the University’s staff celebration. We’ll be selling a wide range of […]
The Finance department ran a bake sale and tombola in main reception last week and would like to say a big thank you to all staff and students who helped us raise a massive £883.74 for BBC Children in Need this year! Hope you all enjoyed the bakes and prizes we had on offer.
Do you knit? Crochet? Sew? Paint? Craft? Draw? We would love to sell some of your work at this year’s University Christmas Market! Now an established tradition, the Communications and Participation department and friends will be hosting a Christmas craft stall at the University’s staff celebration this December. We’ll be selling a wide range of handmade crafts, […]
Do you knit? Crochet? Sew? Paint? Craft? Draw? We would love to sell some of your work at this year’s University Christmas Market! Now an established tradition, the Communications and Participation department and friends will be hosting a Christmas craft stall at the University’s staff celebration this December. We’ll be selling a wide range of handmade crafts, […]
Bake Sale & Tombola in aid of Children in Need 2019 Date: 18th November 2019 Time: 9:00 – 14:00 Where: Main Reception The Finance Department are holding a Bake Sale and Tombola in aid of Children in Need on the 18th November 2019 in Main Reception, please come along and help us reach our target […]
Coats for the Homeless
The University of Worcester Paramedic Society is running a ‘Coats for the Homeless’ campaign and collection this November. Staff and students are encouraged to give up any unwanted or unloved coats and donate them to the homeless ahead of the coming winter. Coats can be donated to the Welcome Desk at the Students’ Union and […]
Bake Sale & Tombola in aid of Children in Need 2019 Date: 18th November 2019 Time: 9:00 – 14:00 Where: Main Reception The Finance Department are holding a Bake Sale and Tombola in aid of Children in Need on the 18th November 2019 in Main Reception, please come along and help us reach our target […]