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BACK TO SCHOOL PROJECT

The heart behind Back to School is to relieve some of the pressure on families who are already feeling the weight of rising costs, so their children can start school in September on the right foot, with all they need to thrive.

In 2024 we were able to support 1,200 children through Back to School across Surrey and Hampshire, having a huge impact on families who might have otherwise struggled. None of this would have happened without the generosity of local people getting involved to support others in their community.

In 2025 we are expecting a similar number of referrals. If you would like to donate to help provide families with school shoes, water bottles, rucksacks, school uniform, and everything else children need to go to school, please do take a look below.

Thank you.

Could you help lift the worry for local people this summer and bring hope?
  • A gift of £15 would help cover the cost of a new pair of school shoes.

  • A gift of £50 would help a family provide all the things they need for their child to go to school in September.

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This has come just at the right time. My son is Autistic and only walks on his tip toes. This means that he gets through a pair of shoes every six weeks. He has just broken his last pair, and I didn’t have enough money to get him some more, so this shoe voucher is going to make all the difference, thank you!’

*Ree, Lighthouse guest
OTHER Ways to Donate

If you would like to donate via BACs our bank details are as follows:

Account Name: Emmaus Transformation Trust Ltd
Account Number: 00033481
Sort Code: 40-52-40

Cheques can also be made payable to The Lighthouse (Emmaus Transformation Trust), and can be posted to The Lighthouse, 8-10 High Street, Woking, Surrey, GU21 6BG. 

Thank you for your compassion and kindness.

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