05/09/2026
We were pleased to welcome Gregg Weaver from Porridge and Pens who gave us an update on The Brightlingsea Academy in Ghana.
The Brightlingsea Academy provides life-changing education to 350 children aged between 6 months and 14 years.
The children who attend the school live in conditions of extreme poverty and deprivation. While at school, they receive free education,two nutritious meals a day, their school uniform, vaccinations and medical checks.
Porridge and Pens are hoping to take 500 pencil cases out to the school in October. You can purchase the cases for ÂŁ1 each (they have the logo on them). Then fill them with pencils, coloured pencils, rubber, ruler, protractor.
Alternatively, for a donation of ÂŁ5 you can buy a pencil case and Porridge and Pens will purchase the contents.
For more details please visit https://porridgeandpens.org/pencil-case-appeal