Reading for pleasure has been a sanctuary for many throughout the lockdown. Almost two thirds of children say that reading helped them feel better and half say that it has encouraged them to dream about the future. As such, we are planning to renovate our libraries to make them the calming, comforting and inspiring spaces they have the potential to be, benefiting the children of our community now and for generations to come.

But this is no small feat! To achieve this goal, we are looking for donors and sponsors to help us raise the £20,000 required. If you know of a charity, business or other organisation who may be interested in supporting a charitable cause, please encourage them to reach out to us at fundraising@northgate.w-sussex.sch.uk. Our 4 most generous sponsors will be honoured with a recognition plaque in pride of place in the library of their choice, and be provided with advertising space free of charge in our school magazine.

Of course, all donations would be greatly appreciated, and anything you or anybody you know may be able to contribute can be sent to us via our GoFundMe page available at https://gofund.me/555152e5.