Our Impact.

Brightlingsea Academy

Testimonials

  • "I can’t say enough how dedicated and loving the team are both on the ground in Ghana as well as those in the UK who tirelessly work to better the lives of the children and girls the charity serves."
    Denise Hamilton
I am super thankful for this scholarship, owing to it that, it has allowed me to explore and pursue my potential, and given me a profession and a future.
Clinton, Brighter Futures Student
"Porridge and Pens Ghana is a small charity that punches well above its weight"
The Fore
"Childrensalon is an incredibly proud sponsor of Porridge & Pens and our team are very passionate about raising money for it. We know first hand how valuable the work they do in Ghana is as myself and a few others had the privilege of travelling to Ghana this year to see it, which we shared with all of our team and was incredibly inspirational. The impact this small and mighty charity has is not only life-changing for the many children it both feeds and provides an education for at its Brightlingsea School in Kumasi, but also for the many vulnerable girls it lifts out of a life of poverty through its Girl Power Centre."
"I can’t say enough how dedicated and loving the team are both on the ground in Ghana as well as those in the UK who tirelessly work to better the lives of the children and girls the charity serves. We only plan on continuing our support for this special charity, if not increasing it where we can as we feel Porridge & Pens is such a special organisation that we will always be proud to partner with."
Denise Hamilton, Chief Corporate Affairs, Childrensalon.

Highlight stats

  • Over 2,000 people impacted by our work

  • Over 400 children and young people provided with free and safe education

  • 30 members of staff employed in Ghana

  • 78 young women supported through their education

  • Employment rates in students’ mothers improved by 116% since 2013

  • 94% of students’ fathers have found employment since their children started attending school

  • 3,000 healthy snacks provided to children every week

  • 7,000 meals provided to children every week

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UK Registered Charity No. 1166497

Porridge and Pens
1 Chapman Close,
Brightlingsea
Essex CO7 0FS