"Investing in young people": Opportunities Grant - Letter of thanks from Heathside student
29 September 2025
“I am truly grateful for your support in making this experience possible.
Thank you again for investing in young people".
We recently received a heartfelt letter from a local pupil who could take part in a special theatre trip thanks to our funding.
Through our Opportunities Grant, we fund a variety of schools in Elmbridge so that they can best support their children and young people with learning and other enrichment activities. We believe that each school is best placed to respond to the needs of their students quickly, so our grants can be flexibly used for anything from school uniform to school trips. No child should have to miss school because their parent couldn’t afford the uniform, or not be able to join a school trip with their friends because it was too expensive. Currently, we fund 22 local schools to ensure that every pupil gets the opportunity to thrive in education.
This pupil’s kind words are a lovely reminder of the impact our funding has on local people.
The full letter below describes how our fund was distributed by Heathside Weybridge school directly to the pupil to enhance their A-level course:
Dear Walton Charity,
I am writing to express my sincere thanks for your generous funding which enabled me to attend the recent theatre trip as part of my A-level drama course.
This opportunity has been incredibly valuable in supporting my studies. Experiencing live theatre has not only deepened my understanding of the subject but also helped me enjoy the extracurricular side of learning. It has given me new insights and inspiration that I can bring back into my coursework and performances, and it will make a real difference in helping me to achieve my A-level.
I am truly grateful for your support in making this experience possible. Without your generosity, I may not have had the chance to take part. Thank you again for investing in young people and for helping me to enjoy and succeed in my education.
With appreciation,
T M
We are so pleased to hear from this student and are delighted to see the impact our Opportunities Fund has on local young people. To find out more about our grant programmes, you can click here to see our other individual grants, or click here for more information on our community grants.
Article by Amy Dixon, Walton Charity’s Policy and Communications Officer