Charity

A Romanian charity that supports Romanian children and families in need and prevents child abandonment.

A British charity established in 1986 by a group of professionals to develop relief, medical and humanitarian programmes in Eastern Europe.

Casa Ioana is a domestic abuse and family homelessness charity working in Bucharest. They help women and children resolve their problems and acquire the necessary skills and assistance to regain family stability and affordable housing. They address the multiple underlying issues of domestic violence and family homelessness rather than simply focusing on providing short-term emergency shelter.

The Little People Association offers child and teenage cancer patients the support each one of them needs. It provides the field of paediatric oncology from Romania and the Republic of Moldova with a whole range of high-quality services, daily psychosocial support programmes for patients, complex events for young cancer survivors, professionalism in volunteer coordination, material support for hospital wards through playroom renovation projects, donations of medical equipment and acquisition of hard-to-find medicines.

The St. Stelian Association (Asociația Sfântul Stelian) aims to improve solidarity and equal opportunities by improving the quality of life of disadvantaged social categories (children, young people, families, the elderly) through day centres, outreach programmes, drug testing and support.

BSB MAD (Make A Difference) started as an initiative for students passionate about helping others. They wanted to use their organisational and communication skills rather than volunteer directly with the charities. The students involved come up with ideas for new charity events, raising awareness about the charities we support by speaking in assemblies, designing Daily Notices and running events.

The ‘Back-to-School Backpacks’ initiative is the first charity initiative made in collaboration with the FBSB at the beginning of the academic year. Through it, we aimed to provide disadvantaged children with essential educational materials to support their schooling. The BSB community donates fully-equipped backpacks with all the supplies needed for the first day of school to the following non-profit organisations: Casa Ioana, Fundatia Inocenti – Romanian Children’s Relief and Asociatia Hercules (Bufkids).

In October, we celebrate Harvest Festival, our annual tradition of collecting and donating clothes and non-perishable goods to vulnerable children and the elderly, supported by the St. Stelian charity organisation. This action reminds us to be thankful for what we’ve got and to always support those less fortunate.

For one night, our Sixth Form students and their teachers sleep outside on the BSB main lawn to raise awareness for the plight of the homeless. Last year, students who faced the cold and endured a night of harsh weather got a surprise in the form of survival blankets out of crisp packets created by Year 7 students. All proceeds raised during this event go to Casa Ioana, one of our partner charities committed to improving the lives of families experiencing homelessness.

Honouring our British roots every November, we support the Poppy Appeal initiative, the Royal British Legion’s biggest fundraising campaign held during the period of Remembrance. We raise money each year for the heroes who served in all conflicts and their families and commemorate Remembrance Day by visiting the War Cemetery of Tâncăbești.
All proceeds from the poppies we sell around the campus and our British Quiz Night’s entry fees go towards the Royal British Legion fundraising campaign.

For an extended period, BSB has steadfastly backed the Casa Ioana charity, embodying our commitment to philanthropy. Our students actively serve nourishing soup to individuals experiencing homelessness in Bucharest, complemented by the distribution of winter clothing and canned food. This initiative not only addresses immediate needs but also fosters meaningful connections as our students engage in heartfelt conversations while providing sustenance.

The Christmas Gift Appeal stands as an enduring tradition within the BSB School Community. This annual event reflects our dedication to supporting partner charities in Romania and instilling a sense of empathy among our students. Encouraging children to assemble thoughtfully curated gifts comprising essential items for individuals in need, this initiative amplifies the spirit of compassion and generosity within our school culture.