Eco-Committee worked with the BSI to support the Kennet and Avon Canal Trust

The Downe House Eco-Committee attended a Horizon Scanning Day at the British Standards Institute, raising environmental issues of international importance and raising funds for a local charity. The group were invited to present to key leaders about what young people feel are the most pressing issues facing the environment today.

As a way of thanks for our attendance, the BSI kindly offered a generous donation of £1500 to an environmental charity of our choice. We were delighted to offer the donation to a charity within our local community, the Kennet and Avon Canal Trust.

Downe House already has links with the Kennet and Avon Canal Trust, particularly during our Upper Fourth volunteering days when the Trust have kindly allowed our
students to volunteer with them at their sites. We are delighted to be able to offer this donation to the Trust and we know it will be of huge value to this local charity that is close to our hearts.