Pure College

Pure College supports students with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), focusing on employability, independence, and personal growth. The college’s allotment project in Brinnington engages students in gardening and community collaboration, with produce donated to a local charity. This hands-on experience promotes life skills, social integration, and well-being, benefiting both students and the wider community.

What will the Kao SEED Fund support?

The Kao SEED Fund will support repairs and improvements to The Pure College Allotment, making it a safe, accessible space for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. The funding will help repair uneven paths, replace damaged fencing, and fix the broken greenhouse. This will allow students to fully engage in the growing process and share their produce with the community, including local cafes and charities. The project focuses on providing hands-on learning, enhancing students' skills, well-being, and social inclusion, while promoting sustainability.

Who is the project helping support?

The Pure College Allotment project benefits around 35 students, with 20 actively participating. The students will gain practical skills in gardening, business management, and customer service. The project will help break down misconceptions about people with disabilities, demonstrating their ability to thrive and make a meaningful impact. The allotment will also engage the local community by providing fresh, locally grown produce, while the pop-up shop will offer students real-world experience in retail and business operations. Proceeds from the shop will reinvest in the allotment, ensuring sustainability.

Impact of the project

Funding will support vital repairs at Pure College Allotment, including a new greenhouse, fence restoration, removal of the old greenhouse, and essential supplies. These improvements will create a safer, more accessible space for students with SEND to grow produce and develop practical skills.

The project will boost confidence, mental well-being, and employability, while enabling students to contribute fresh food to both college meals and local homeless services.

We’ll track progress through student feedback, engagement, produce grown, and shared updates via photos, videos, and case studies highlighting personal development.

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