High school students have played their part in securing a £1,000 donation for a leading homelessness charity.

An exciting day was held at Crickhowell High School on Wednesday, November 6, as Year 8 students showcased their charity projects in the First Give finals. Five teams from the school competed for a £1,000 prize to donate to their chosen charities.

The teams presented their cases to a panel of judges, which included Head Students Will and Caitlin Jones, Mrs Carron Goold, Cllr Paul Evans, and representatives from First Give. Charities also had a presence on the day, with representatives attending as guests.

The First Give programme is designed to ignite a spark of social conscience in young people. The charity works with supporters and partner schools to deliver its programme and inspire young people to make a positive change in society.

Over the past month, Crickhowell High students created a positive buzz around the school as they worked tirelessly to raise awareness and funds for their chosen causes. They organised bake sales, sponsored silences, and created powerful videos. Some even built model houses to highlight the causes they supported.

This hard work culminated in an impressive showcase of their support for the charities they had selected.

Thanks to their efforts, the teams raised a total of £1,300. The winning team, supporting the charity Llamau, was awarded the £1,000 prize. A representative from Llamau attended the event to accept the cheque and express their thanks.

Llamau is the leading homelessness charity in Wales, supporting the most vulnerable young people and women. It is particularly well known for working with those most at risk - care leavers, people who have been involved with the criminal justice system, people who have experienced domestic abuse, and people who have had chaotic and disadvantaged lifestyles. They need high levels of individual support to help them gain the skills necessary to live independent and purposeful lives in their communities.

For more information about Llamau and the work it does, visit its website: www.llamau.org.uk