Fantastic fundraising efforts for Oldham Foodbank from staff at the Pinnacle Learning Trust

Staff from the Oldham Sixth Form College, the Hathershaw College, Werneth Primary School and Broadfield Primary School joined forces to complete the 10K course

A huge locally-based team from the Pinnacle Learning Trust completed the Great Manchester Run on Sunday (May 21).

Staff from the trust, comprising Oldham Sixth Form College, the Hathershaw College, Werneth Primary School and Broadfield Primary School, joined forces to complete the 10K course in support of their chosen charity, Oldham Foodbank.

Over 80 staff members, their family and friends, were involved in choosing to support this fantastic charity that does so much to improve the lives of those in need locally.

Despite Sunday’s glorious sunshine making the run all the more challenging, it was a fun day full of personal achievements. 

Jayne Clarke, Executive Principal of the Pinnacle Learning Trust, said: ''It was wonderful to be part of our brilliant team who took part in this amazing event. 

"Being part of the Great Manchester Run is always really positive for our wellbeing and even more so when you know it’s making a difference for a brilliant local charity which supports so many members of our community. 

"Completing this run as a staff team has become a tradition for us now and I’m so proud of everyone involved. 

"I’d also like to say a huge thanks to everyone who has donated, which is obviously the reason for our involvement.”

So far, over £3,500 has been raised for Oldham Foodbank.

If you would like to add to this figure and support this great cause, donations can be made via the donation page here

A Foodbank spokesperson said: "Thank you so much to the Pinnacle Learning Trust for taking part in the Manchester 10k to raise money for us at Oldham Foodbank.

"This amazing achievement will help the foodbank to continue supporting people experiencing crisis in Oldham, providing them with seven days worth of food, along with other essentials such as toiletries and cleaning products.

"We rely on people in the community donating to us - huge donations such as this one will help us to support around 150 people for a week.

"Well done to all who took part - we appreciate this so much."

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