COLLEGE students looking to help those in need during the holiday season are raising funds for those who will be spending Christmas Day alone.

Supporting the annual Christmas dinner for care leavers, Barnsley College’s learning for living and work students have organised a number of fundraising activities, such as a ‘name the elf’ raffle with a chocolate hamper prize, a Temple Spa luxury raffle and has contributed other donations.

Meanwhile, catering students have been crafting individually decorated Christmas cakes for young care leavers who may have to spend the holiday alone.

Beth Goodliffe, chair of the project who has personal experience as a care leaver, said: “Thank you so much to the college for once again supporting the Christmas dinner for care leavers.

“It makes such a difference to these young people, who would otherwise spend the day alone, providing them with a lovely day, dinner and gifts shows people care.

“We couldn’t do this without the support of people and organisations like Barnsley College. Your generous donation will really help to make them feel cared for and bring joy to the day.

“A huge well done to everyone involved your hard work and creativity are truly inspiring.”

Nicola Thomson-Dewey, head of the learning for living and work department, added: “It is heart-warming to see the community come together to support care leavers during the festive season.

“The generosity and effort put into this project truly reflect the spirit of Christmas.”