Meet the winners: Go out there and make your community safer
This category was for those who were passionate about safety and wanted to be a community superhero by looking out for others.
The goal was to develop projects that enhanced security, identified potential hazards and empowered residents to make safe choices both online and offline. Projects focused on sharing vital safety information and teaching practical skills to the community through becoming safety champions, helping create a more secure environment for everyone in the community.
Gold winner: Helping Hands - Outwood Grange Academy, Wakefield
In response to an increase in homelessness in Wakefield, the team spearheaded a multifaceted community support initiative. They organised a targeted fundraising campaign to provide financial assistance to Wakefield Street Kitchen, ensuring resources reached the city's most vulnerable residents.
The team supported the distribution of essential food parcels to individuals in need. Their commitment to civic service also included a local litter pick and coaching of young gymnasts.
These diverse efforts demonstrate a proactive approach to social responsibility, addressing both immediate humanitarian needs and broader community well-being.
Silver winner: Your Local First Aid Bookworms - Outwood Academy Hasland Hall, Chesterfield
Your Local First Aid Bookworms came up with a highly inventive idea. They spent a day in Eastwood Park in Hasland after asking if they could be part of the local Fun Day. Once there, they set up as First Aid trainers. Having experience in lifeguarding, the girls handed out over 30 handmade information leaflets about basic first aid and taught bandaging techniques to people visiting the Fun Day. Challenges included someone running off with bandages!
They truly worked towards a safer community. This team worked with their local councillor to gain access to the event and, as a result, has made long-lasting connections.
Bronze winner: The Fire Smart Squad - Outwood Academy Adwick, Doncaster
The team worked closely with the local fire department to organise a fire safety day for the community, helping to raise awareness about how to stay safe around fire.
Through interactive activities and demonstrations, they supported firefighters in sharing important messages about fire prevention, smoke alarms and what to do in an emergency. The event highlighted the students’ teamwork, responsibility and commitment to keeping their local community informed and safe.
