Tesco grant supports wellbeing projects at Hawarden High School
Hawarden High School in Deeside has received a £1,000 Stronger Starts grant from Tesco to help boost pupil wellbeing and confidence.
The funding follows former pupil Ruby’s success in winning the regional Tesco Education Award at The King’s Trust and TK Maxx & Homesense Awards earlier this year.
Headteacher Simon Budgen said: “We are delighted to receive this generous grant from Tesco. The funding will make a real difference in enabling us to build on the work we do to support and inspire our pupils. Ruby’s success has shone a spotlight on the power of opportunities like these, and we are grateful for this recognition from The King’s Trust, which will help us continue to provide life-changing experiences for young people at our school.”
The grant recognises the school’s delivery of Achieve, The King’s Trust’s personal development programme, which supports young people to build confidence, improve attendance and succeed in education through practical learning projects.
Former student Ruby described how the programme transformed her outlook: “Before joining The King’s Trust, I was struggling. I felt like everyone was against me and I was constantly being excluded from school. I didn’t see a future for myself and started to withdraw and isolate from friends and family.
“The Achieve programme changed everything. I found confidence again and started to feel proud of myself – especially when I took part in practical projects like healthy eating and teamwork. That gave me the motivation to improve in other subjects too.
“Now I’m studying travel and tourism full-time and working towards becoming cabin crew – something I never thought would be possible before. Winning the Tesco Education Award has meant so much, and I’m proud that my journey will now help support other students back at Hawarden High.”
Tesco’s Stronger Starts grants, run in partnership with Groundwork UK, provide funding to schools and community groups across the UK to support healthy eating and physical wellbeing activities, such as breakfast clubs, nutritious snacks and sports equipment.
Alison Cheung, UK & ROI People Director at Tesco, said: “We’re delighted to be able to support young people with Stronger Starts grants from Tesco which will make a real difference and provide them access to new programmes and facilities. We were proud to again partner with The King’s Trust Education Award this year, and massive congratulations to Ruby and all the winners who are all working towards a brighter future.”
Since launching in 2023, the Stronger Starts programme has provided over £14 million in grants to more than 14,000 schools and community groups across the UK, supporting more than 3.5 million children.
The King’s Trust, a youth charity founded by King Charles III, helps young people build confidence and skills to move into work, training or education. In the past five years, three in four young people supported by the charity have gone on to positive outcomes.
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