As Christ Church Community Centre marks its 10th anniversary, a unique competition was held, inviting young entrepreneurs from local schools to devise innovative fundraising ideas.
A group of Year 10 students from Nova Hreod Academy has won the contest with their proposal for a dog fun day, featuring fun races and activities for the whole family.
The competition aimed to engage students in practical business experiences while contributing to a worthy cause. Marley, Phoebe, and Ryan impressed judges with their proposal for a dog fun day, which will feature fun races and activities for the whole family.
Their initiative won them a £50 Amazon voucher sponsored by Excalibur Communications and the opportunity to see their idea realised with the guidance of Christ Church’s Chris Smith and the marketing expertise of Gel Studios.
Event Details:
The 1st Christ Church Dog Fun Run
- Date: Saturday, 15th June
- Time: 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- Venue: Christ Church, Cricklade Street, Swindon, SN1 3HB
- Tickets: Available here
Race Information:
- Fun Walk/Run (2k): 11:15 AM start
- Competitive Run (5k): 11:00 AM start
- Registration: Opens at 10:30 AM
- Entry Fees: £6 per adult, £4 per child, £15 per family (up to 5 people) — DOGS GO FREE
Activities:
- Bouncy castle
- Fun dog show (categories include best dressed, waggiest tail, etc.)
- Arts and crafts
- Glitter tattoos
- Refreshments (food van, ice cream, cakes)
Prizes will be awarded to the winners of each race, and all proceeds from the event will go towards the maintenance and support of the Christ Church Community Centre.
BellaJojo’s Pets Boutique & Spa, Wood Street, Old Town will be sponsoring the event.
Chris Smith, Christ Church Site Operations Manager said, “I am delighted that Phoebe, Ryan, and Marley entered our competition to come up with an entrepreneurial idea.
“I am looking forward to working with them to help make their dog walk/race a reality and raise vital funds for our charity.”
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit: https://ccccswindon.co.uk/page/tickets
