Students are set to embark on life-changing adventures, thanks to a generous donation from Hartey Wealth Management’s Charlotte Hartey Foundation. The £682 donation provides crucial funding to support intrepid students to complete Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) expeditions, this spring.
The financial boost will help participants to join a challenging four-day walking expedition in Snowdonia. Or they’ll embark on an exciting sailing expedition on the Norfolk Broads. For students like Brendan, who has mobility issues, the sailing option provides an opportunity to enjoy this experience.
Our Sports Coordinator Steve Evans, along with student Brendan, visited Hartey Wealth Management’s Oswestry office. Here, they expressed their gratitude for the DofE donation to company chairman, Karl Hartey,
“The support from Hartey Wealth Management has been invaluable in making these opportunities available to our students,” said Steve Evans. “It allows them to gain independence and confidence. They learn valuable skills while participating in activities that might otherwise be out of reach.”
Karl Hartey, Chairman of Hartey Wealth Management said: “Hartey Wealth Management, through The Charlotte Hartey Foundation, is proud to support Derwen College students in achieving their Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards. We believe in empowering young people with special educational needs and disabilities to embrace challenges, gain independence, and create lasting memories. Seeing the impact of our donation first-hand reinforces our commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of these inspiring students.”
Gold DofE Award recipients are invited to attend a celebration event joined by a member of the Royal Family to mark their achievement.
Brendan, who is a student on our Hospitality and Food pathway, said he was excited for the experience. He said: “I’m looking forward to learning to sail with the Gold team and Steve! It’s going to be a great adventure.”
We are incredibly grateful to the Charlotte Hartey Foundation. We’d also like to thank all the generous donors who make the DofE Awards a reality for our students.