The Fifth Trust is thrilled to announce the incredible success of our Big Give campaign, which raised a total of £14,399! This achievement far exceeded our £10,000 target and marks a significant step towards rebuilding our music room at the Elham Valley Vineyard site, which is in much need of repair.

The funds will be instrumental. We hope to create a modern, purpose-built space designed to fully support our students’ musical potential. The new room will also feature a recording studio, providing an exciting opportunity for students to explore sound and music in innovative ways.

We would like to give a huge thank you to our supporters, including The Anchor at Wingham, Canterbury Rugby Club, Crab and Winkle WI, Donations with a Difference, Port of Dover and The Reed Foundation, our champion match funder. Your generosity, combined with donations from our summer fundraisers and additional public contributions, has brought our total fundraising for the music room rebuild to over £26,000. These funds will go a long way in providing a space where students can explore their creative abilities, enhance their skills, and boost their self-confidence.

Mick James, fundraising manager, said: “We are overjoyed by the success of this campaign and the incredible support we have received from our community.”