Celebrating Student Groups this December!
The amazing achievements of Student Groups groups are always inspirational, and December has been no different! From raising thousands for charity to hosting innovative events, Students' Groups at have shown incredible creativity, dedication, and generosity this month 🤗
Whether this was through team challenges or creative fundraisers, their efforts have made a real difference, supporting important causes both locally and globally.
Keep reading to get a closer look at some of their fantastic accomplishments:
Fashion Forward Society: Redefining Sustainability in Style...
The Fashion Forward Society have just completed their annual event, Trashion for Change.
Trashion is an incredible initiative that encourages designers to create outfits by using sustainable, reclaimed or recycled materials. This year they exhibited over 30 designs and sold out over 240 tickets!
Not only does Trashion inspire and give a platform to young designers, models, photographers, makeup artists and other creatives but it also uses the opportunity to raise money for charity. Their charity of choice this year was Unseen UK, is a Bristol based anti-modern slavery organisation. Through their incredible efforts, Fashion Forward Society have really gone above and beyond raising upwards of £2200 for Unseen UK.
Below are some of the top moments from the Trashion 2024 event!
Pole & Aerial Arts: Supporting Local Communities
Pole and Aerial Society ran a seasonal raffle for the Bristol Sex Workers Collective. Bristol Sex Workers Collective is an organisation for sex workers, by sex workers based in Bristol. They advocate for safety and better labour support and social opportunities to help those involved in the industry connect with each other 🫶
Through their efforts, the society highlighted the importance of solidarity and community action, making a meaningful impact for an important cause 🌟 You can stay up to date with all of the campaigins run by Pole and Aerial Arts trhough thier instagram @uobpoleandaerial
Islamic Society: Baking for a Better World
The University of Bristol Islamic Society (BRISOC) went all out this month with a range of initiatives that raised an astounding £4,000 for welfare aid charities in Palestine.
One highlight was their Apprentice-style Bake Off, where two teams competed in a head-to-head baking challenge, selling their delicious creations to raise funds - thats a lot of cake! 🎂
In addition, BRISOC partnered with other university societies, including Cardiff, Swansea, and UWE, to host a charity auction dinner. All proceeds from these events were donated to Mercy Relief, supporting humanitarian efforts in Gaza. Follow thier Instagram @bristolisoc for details the next event! 🍰
Bristol Korfball: Running for Mental Health
For the past month, members from Bristol Korfball have collectively been running 600km as a club! This was all in aid of their Movember campaign raising money for mental health awareness and action. Their campaign was complemented by a series of wellness walks, buddy schemes and wellbeing training from their committee. Great job! 💪
But there is more! This was all alongside winning games as part of their regular Korfball league, training for a BUCS prelim game and having a great time engaging new members with socials 🤗 Folow Korfball here @bristolunikorf
Why It Matters
The incredible work of these Student Groups show how much can be achieved when students come together for a collective cause 🌟
Their contributions have supported local communities in Bristol and made a global impact. These efforts highlight the generosity and creativity of students, reflecting the values of community, inclusivity, and making a difference.
By coming together for important causes, Student Groups are creating positive change, both within the university and far beyond it.
Want to celebrate your student groups success?
Let us know using this form on this page. Nominations can be made by anyone who is a proud of the achievements the group have made over the past month!
Winning groups will get a certificate, exclusive pin badges for committee members and promotion on the SU website and socials! 🏅
