Harrow pupils raise £2,000 for local children’s charity Riya’s Rainbows
Mount Stewart Junior School’s Year 6 students funded the donation through their annual enterprise project
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Pupils at Mount Stewart Junior School in Harrow have raised £2,000 for Riya’s Rainbows, a local charity supporting children with serious illnesses and bereaved families. The donation came from the school’s annual Enterprise Initiative, where Year 6 students created and sold products at a community event.
The charity was founded in memory of Riya Hirani, the cousin of one of the pupils. Riya’s Rainbows, based in Harrow, provides support to local children and families facing critical illness or bereavement.
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How the funds were raised
Under the Enterprise Initiative, pupils developed business ideas, managed budgets, and produced items to sell. They made crafts, games, and treats, with parents assisting in preparation and event support. The project culminated in a community sale where the £2,000 was raised.
Mrs R Patel, assistant headteacher at Mount Stewart Junior School and project lead, said the initiative taught pupils how classroom skills can create real-world impact. She described the students as showing "determination and commitment to supporting others" as they prepared to leave the school.
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We are truly grateful for the incredible effort Mount Stewart have put into supporting our charity. This donation will make a real difference to children and families who are grieving, or facing the unimaginable challenges of critical care.
Geeta Hirani, founder of Riya’s Rainbows and Riya’s mother
What the charity does
Riya’s Rainbows supports Harrow families dealing with serious childhood illnesses or bereavement. The £2,000 donation will help the charity continue its work, which includes emotional and practical assistance for affected children and their families.
Geeta Hirani, the charity’s founder, said the school’s generosity would have a lasting impact. She thanked Mount Stewart for its support, as reported by the Harrow Times.
What happens next
The funds will be used by Riya’s Rainbows to support its ongoing programmes for local families. The charity’s website, www.riyasrainbows.org, provides details on its work and how to contribute.
Questions this report answers
+How did the pupils raise the £2,000?
The Year 6 students developed business ideas, managed budgets, and sold crafts, games, and treats at a community event. Parents helped prepare and support the event, which raised the full £2,000 through their sales.
+Who benefits from the charity’s work?
Riya’s Rainbows supports Harrow families dealing with serious childhood illnesses or bereavement. The £2,000 donation will help provide emotional and practical assistance to affected children and their families in the local community.
+What will the charity do with the money?
The funds will be used to continue Riya’s Rainbows’ ongoing programmes for local families. This includes emotional and practical support for children facing critical illness or bereavement, ensuring their work can continue without interruption.
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