Bury College is proud to have the support of the whole of our college community in raising funds for a range of charities, both national and regional.

Our staff and students actively participate in fundraising by donating food and essential items to local food banks and networks, supporting national charity events, and taking on personal challenges like marathons and charity walks to raise funds.

As a college, we have so far raised funds for the below charities this past academic year (2025/26):

  • Bury Hospice (£388.88)
  • British Heart Foundation (£52.00)
  • Cancer Research (£76.76)
  • Lady Locks (£496.30)
  • Royal British Legion (£424.10)

Legal Status

The Corporation was established under the Further and Higher Education Act 1992 for the purpose of conducting Bury College.  The College is an exempt charity for the purposes of the Charities Act 1993 as amended by the Charities Act 2006.

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