Kind-hearted Halifax students walk, run and get covered in coloured paint to raise funds for amazing causes

This year’s Crossley Heath School Fundraising Fortnight takes place between July 6 and July 17 and will see pupils, staff, parents and others collecting money via a host of events and challenges.

This is will be third year the school has hosted the special fortnight, with each previous year raising more than £10,000.

Money from this year’s campaign will support Forget Me Not Children's Hospice, St Augustine's Centre and Overgate Hospice.

A proportion of the funds raised will also contribute towards the development of the school's new 2G sports pitch.

The school says the new pitch will be “more than just a sports facility”, also providing a place where young people “build confidence, resilience and friendships” which will also be available for community groups to use.

Students are being encouraged to undertake their own independent fundraising activity – such as sponsored walks, runs and silences – and there will also be a variety of school-led events including a house-themed non-uniform day, a marketplace where students design and run their own innovative stalls across, and a colour run.

A spokesperson for the school said: “We are absolutely thrilled that, despite the campaign not officially launching for another month, our school community has already raised more than £2,000 through early fundraising efforts.

"The enthusiasm shown by students has been incredible. Many have already created fundraising pages, started planning activities and begun collecting sponsorship, demonstrating a real commitment to making a difference.

"We have also been bowled over by the generosity of local businesses and our parent community, who have stepped forward to sponsor events and support the campaign before it has even begun.”

Members of the public who would like to support the campaign can visit https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/chfundraisingfortnight