THE BRIGHT FUTURES FUND AT NETHERHALL AND OAKES

 

 

At the Netherhall School and Oakes College, we have a vibrant and diverse community, and everything we do is underpinned by our three values of inspiring, individual and inclusive (read more here). Through our Bright Futures Fund, we provide support and networks for our most vulnerable students, parents and carers, to ensure that all our students are supported to engage and thrive in their education with us.

 

 

BRIGHTER FUTURES FOR ALL

We believe that, regardless of personal circumstance, every student should have access to the nutrition, equipment and experiences that they, as individuals, need to thrive. Through the Bright Futures Fund we are able to respond to the needs of our community, providing support in times of need.

  • Pantry – through our in-school foodbank, we provide essential nutrition to students and their families to ensure that no student or family goes hungry.
  • Breakfast form – by providing students with breakfast each morning, and a safe space, we can help ensure they begin their day ready to learn.
  • Enrichment – access to extra-curricular, school-organised/facilitated activities can raise aspirations and create life-long memories. Through financial support, we ensure that financial hardship is not a barrier to students accessing enriching extra-curricular activities.
  • Essential equipment – through the provision of essentials including hygiene products, stationary and clothing, we remove the financial barrier to students accessing resources that they need to thrive in their own education journey.
  • School wide initiatives – through investment in broad, whole school initiatives, we create a fully inclusive culture.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACCESSING SUPPORT

Circumstances can change quickly, and are impacted by a complicated collection of factors. If you are in need, you can contact us in confidence at any time for a conversation about how BFF might support you.

 

HELP TO CHANGE YOUNG LIVES

BFF relies entirely on donations and grant funding – contributions of all sizes make a big difference to some of the most vulnerable young people in Cambridge.

£3.50 can provide breakfast for one student for a whole week. £10 can provide a week of nutritious food for a family of 3. £15 could send a student of a school trip with their peers or buy clothing essentials.

 

There are several ways that you can support BFF:

Financial Donations
Easyfundraising
Item Donations

You can make a one-off or set up a regular donation through GoodHub. It’s quick and easy, and you don’t need to set up an account.

You can raise donations for Bright Futures Fund every time you shop online, at no cost to you, through Easyfundraising. Over 8,000 retailers will donate, including all the big names like Tesco, John Lewis & Partners, BT, Expedia, Argos, ASOS, Just Eat, and many more.

We welcome any non-perishable food donations (unopened and in-date) and toiletries (unused). These can be left at the donation point in reception at any time.

Fundraise in aid of BFF

Your support in fundraising is more important than ever, and we are incredibly grateful for any support that you can give.

Small or large, any amount raised will support our most vulnerable students.

Email us using the details below for a free copy of our fundraising pack.

In March 2026, Mr Marsaoui, Mr Townsend and Mr Williams ran the Cambridge Half Marathon in aid of BFF. They exceeded their fundraising target of £2500! Well done all!
Corporate support
Other ways to support
Are part of, or do you know a business, organisation or group that is looking to make a difference to young people in Cambridge?

Email our Head of Development using the details below to explore how you can support BFF.

 Whether you are interested in volunteering your time or expertise, or are able to donate experiences, reach out to us using the email address below.

 

KEEP IN TOUCH

Sign up to the termly BFF newsletter to keep up to date with the amazing work of BFF.

→ If you are in need of support from BFF, contact us on netherhallsupport@netherhallschool.org.

→ If you have any questions about how you can support BFF, contact our Head of Development on development@netherhallschool.org.

 

OUR SUPPORTERS

The Bright Futures Fund would not exist without the generous support of our donors. The Netherhall School and Oakes College express thanks on behalf of the school and college communities for the support that enables the Bright Futures Fund to run. Some of our recent supporters include:

  • Tesco Fulbourn
  • Tesco Stronger Starts
  • The Leys School
  • pem
  • Cambridge Freemason Lodge