Bucket Collections Raise More Than £11,000

Last week, The REP said goodbye to Neverland and its festive production of Peter Pan. Throughout the show's run, the theatre had been fundraising in partnership with The Children's Society, a national charity with Birmingham hubs, to raise funds in support of their work with vulnerable young people as well as for the theatre's million pound campaign, REP First. The cast of Peter Pan joined forces with The Children's Society volunteers and theatre staff to run bucket collections after performances. Audience members also donated Christmas gifts to our box office which were then gifted to local children connected with The Children's Society.  The appeal was a great success, raising a brilliant total of over £11,000! This makes it our most successful Christmas fundraising partnership to date.

Roseann Thompson, The Children's Society said;

“Our staff, volunteers and the young people we work with, have thoroughly enjoyed being part of this exciting partnership. The storyline about 'lost ones' drew many similarities with some of the children we work with. The gifts so generously given at Christmas time have already put smiles on faces and the money raised will help to support children and young people across the West Midlands who may be feeling lost and alone to feel part of a supportive community.”

The Children's Society help young people have a brighter future. They listen, support and act for and with young people because no child should feel alone. They worked with over 9,872 vulnerable children and young people last year, while their policy changes will improve the lives of more than half a million children.

Rachel Cranny, Head of Fundraising at The REP said;

“We are extremely grateful to our wonderful audiences for their generosity once again. The funds raised will make a vital difference to local young people”.

The REP's million pound campaign, REP First is committed to positively impact on the lives of local people through the theatre's work both on and off stage with projects in schools, with local charities and in the community. Our extensive work with children and young people both on the stage and out in schools and the local community is something we are very proud of.