High School Students Partner With Council To Bring Festive Cheer To Local Families

Published on: 19 Dec, 2025
Updated on: 21 Dec, 2025

Some of the 400 gifts donated by Guildford High School

Hundreds of Christmas gifts have been distributed to families across Guildford thanks to the borough council’s Community Wellbeing Team and the generosity of students at Guildford High School.

The 400 presents were distributed to families already supported by the Community Wellbeing Team or those referred by home link workers and partner organisations.

Cllr Carla Morson

Cllr Carla Morson, Lead Councillor for Community, said: “We are truly grateful for the generosity of Guildford High School students.

“Their support helps us bring happiness to families who need it most at Christmas. Since 2020, their donations have enabled us to share more than 2,100 gifts, showing the power of community spirit and the difference kindness can make. We hope to continue spreading this festive cheer in years to come.”

From left: Inge Botha, Head of Junior School Science and Charity Lead at Guildford High School; Samantha Inwood, GBC Community Engagement Advisor; Jo Packman, GBC Community Engagement Advisor; Rida, a High School student; and Jenni Hall, Director of Partnerships at the school

Jenni Hall, Director of Partnerships at Guildford High School, said: “It’s wonderful to join forces once again with the Community Wellbeing Team and strengthen our ongoing relationship with them. Supporting this initiative has become part of Christmas at Guildford High School reflecting our commitment to be active members of our local community, supporting our students to become responsible citizens and hopefully making a meaningful difference for local families at this special time of year.”

The council’s Community Wellbeing Team works to build a more inclusive borough by supporting local people, groups and community organisations. Services at their base, The Hive on Park Barn Drive, include: