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.
Typical fundraising activities from our staff and students includes the donation of food items and other products to local foodbanks and networks, supporting national charity events like Wear a Hat Day for Brain Tumour Research, and challenging themselves to complete the 7 Step Marathon Challenge for Comic Relief.
As a college, we have raised significant funds for the below charities between Aug 21 - June 22:
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.
Bury College students have been participating in the Greater Manchester Colleges Skills Competition and have been rewarded for their hard work by finishing in the top two in several areas.
Improvements to facilities at Bury College will enable our Painting and Decorating students to be better prepared for employment in the booming construction industry.
A recent retrofit course at Bury College has provided essential training to tradespeople and construction workers.
After detailed discussion with industry experts, Bury College has further shaped its curriculum by allowing employers to offer suggestions on how we teach the employees of the future.
Students from Bury College Catering, Travel and Tourism and Public Services courses recently undertook a career-enhancing industry placement at the Grand National.
Amy Gregson has had a range of different roles and careers since she first started working.