Social Action Report 2024–2025 Launched
Weston College has officially launched its Social Action Report 2024–2025, showcasing the inspiring projects, partnerships, and initiatives that have made a tangible difference both within the college and across the wider community.
Social action continues to be a cornerstone of the college’s ethos, empowering learners to develop vital life skills while creating meaningful change in Weston-super-Mare and beyond.
Through initiatives embedded in the new STEPS personal development framework, learners are encouraged to see Engagement as a vital part of their journey towards a brighter future.
This year has seen significant investment and participation in social action. More than 1,700 learners completed ‘Making an Impact’ projects. Collectively, learners delivered 52 unique projects, raised over £12,000 for local causes, and partnered with eight residential and care homes.
The outcomes extend beyond financial contributions: 100% of tutors reported that the activities had a “significant impact” on learners’ empathy, with 78% of participants themselves recognising growth in their ability to connect with others.
The report also highlights the breadth of activity across the college, from the ever-popular Raising and Giving Week to entrepreneurial initiatives like the Business Enterprise Challenge, which alone raised an impressive £7,289.87 for Weston Hospicecare.
Speaking about the report, Ben Knocks, Deputy Principal – Students, Inclusion and Brand at Weston College, said:
“Social action at Weston College is about more than volunteering or fundraising – it’s about shaping confident, compassionate learners who see the impact they can have on the world around them.
“The results this year show that when learners engage with their community, they not only change lives but also transform their own.”
