(Almost) a Year of Twinkl’s Community Collection

What we’ve done so far

It’s been (almost) a year since we launched the Community Collection back in September 2022. Since then, a lot has happened. It’s been a tricky time for families, educators, children and schools; we couldn’t be happier to have helped where possible.

300 schools supported

Support looks different for different settings. Since the beginning of the cost-of-living crisis, some schools have needed support in providing things as basic as food for hungry children. To fuel young finds, you need to fuel young bellies too! The Community Collection helped Sheringham Woodfields School in Norfolk provide breakfast to children coming to school without a morning meal.

Other schools needed help with learning supplies. A fire at Everton Heath School destroyed books they couldn’t afford to replace. By submitting an application to the Community Collection, they were able to get book bundles and Peter’s story sacks. Kirkburton CE (VA) First School desperately needed classroom supplies; the Community Collection was able to provide them with everyday essentials like glue sticks and pens.

Additionally, seven schools have received £500 towards a project at their school and 126 schools have received access to Twinkl resources.

One educator, whose school’s memorial garden was supported by the Community Collection said, “I am so very humbled by your email to us. The kindness and generosity you have shown us as a school is something we will treasure. The school garden is slowly being cleared, and the children are putting their hearts and souls into it as a reminder of a much-loved teacher. Thanks so much again, your act of kindness won’t be forgotten.”

How does it all work?

The Community Collection initiative provides a quick and easy way to secure a cash injection for projects in schools and educational organisations; and was created as part of Twinkl’s ongoing mission to ‘help those who teach’.

Now, as September approaches, the Twinkl Community Collection will be welcoming schools and other educational settings back to apply for support. From new playground apparatus to ICT equipment, establishing new clubs to eco gardens, settings will be able to use their funding to suit their needs, whatever they may be, the Community Collection wants to help as many as possible.

Hannah Corrigan, Community Collection and Prize Draw Manager at Twinkl said, “We have had an incredible response so far from our Community Collection launch. Over the course of this year, we have had the opportunity to help so many schools and educational settings with the resources they needed. Twinkl was founded with the mission to be able to help those who teach, and that is exactly what this initiative is doing. We are excited to be able to continue the work we do and are eager to be able to support further when our applications reopen this September.”

The Community Collection is supported by ticket sales from the Twinkl Prize Draw, which is exclusively open to Twinkl customers. Since its launch in January 2022, the draw has seen the Twinkl teaching community win over £8,790. Monthly winners have used their winnings on wedding dresses, home renovation projects and summer holidays.

How can I apply for support from the Community Collection?

Find everything you need to know about submitting your application to the Community Collection here.