We're always keen to roll our sleeves up and get stuck in – all in the name of volunteering. We're even happy to dress up for a good cause!

At CODE, we work hard to make sure that we give back to the community, through fundraising or giving our time.

Donations

Throughout the year, we provide our students with the opportunity to donate unwanted clothes and food – making sure that their items benefit others. Some of the charities and good causes we’ve helped include local food banks, women's shelters and Cancer Research.

We also like to support national fundraising activities like Children in Need, Red Nose Day and Christmas Jumper Day, raising money for Save the Children. 

Here are a few causes we've helped in the last year: 

Adam Redfern Trust CPR Support and Training  

This charity was set up in memory of Adam Redfern, who was a student and staff member at DMU, when he died suddenly of a cardiac arrest at age 28. The trust aims to keep his legacy alive while raising awareness of cardiac risk in young people  Thanks to the support of Adam Redfern Trust, our students and staff completed a hands-on First Aid Training session, equipping them with important, life-saving skills. Not only did this session bring our community together, but it also gave them the confidence and knowledge to act fast during crucial situations. 

Clothing Sale for Women’s Aid Leicestershire and Rainbows Charity 

Double the giving, double the impact! We hosted a massive clothing sale featuring everything from new high street brands to pre-loved vintage pieces. Every purchase went directly towards making a difference. Thanks to the support of everyone, we raised an amazing £3000 to split between Women’s Aid Leicestershire and Rainbows Charity!  

Easy Fundraising 

We give back to the community daily- and in this case, with our shopping. By partnering with Easy Fundraising, the retailers we use donate part of our spending to the charity of our choice: Women’s Aid Leicestershire. And we have already raised over £5000 this year! 

Looking after our community

We're also keen to make sure we're looking after our local environment. We regularly arrange litter picks and clean-up activities in the local area, and especially along the river that runs by the side of CODE. 

And we like to acknowledge the history of our site. Our grounds used to be home to a shoe factory where Alice Hawkins worked. Alice was a key figure in the suffragette movement, standing up for women’s rights in the workplace and regularly addressing Leicester crowds in her battle to win equality and women's right to vote.