Our student volunteers and the hundreds of students who joined us helped bring one of Bath’s biggest nights to life, and together we raised £3,770 for two local charities, Glasshouse Academy programme, run by Bath recreation and Bath Rugby Foundation.
On Saturday 7 November, 40 University of Bath students volunteered at the Bath Fireworks. The event is organised by the Rotary Club of Bath and is one of the biggest collaborations between The SU Bath and the Rotary Club of Bath. Over 6,000 people gathered at the Recreation Ground for this year’s Bath Fireworks. The music, the atmosphere and the stunning display made it a night to remember.
Students helped set up the site, took on a range of roles during the event, from crowd management to making sure everyone could enjoy the night safely, and came back the next morning to help pack up. They did a brilliant job and really helped bring the event to life. They brought so much energy and enthusiasm to the weekend, and we hope they made a few new friends along the way.
Students are at the heart of everything we do at the SU, and events like this show what they can achieve in their community. The £3,770 raised will be split equally between the two local charities below:
- Glasshouse Academy, a schools partnership run by Bath Recreation charity that works with local schools to raise aspirations and create opportunities for children in Bath. It introduces children to role models and new experiences, helping them reach their potential.
- Bath Rugby Foundation uses rugby-based programmes to support vulnerable children and young people in Bath and the surrounding area, helping them build confidence, stay in education, and move into work.
A huge thank you to the Rotary Club of Bath, the organisers of the event, for putting on such a special night and for working with us once again. We’d also like to thank the Rotaract Club, our newly affiliated volunteering and fundraising group, for helping us promote tickets and for supporting the event on the night.
You can check out some photos from the night by our Student Photographer on our Instagram.