--- title: "Charity and Community" url: "https://st-mary-s-catholic-primary-school-durham-2.schudio.com/catholic-life/charity-and-community" school: "St. Mary's Catholic Primary School" --- **Tel:** 01325 300339 **Email:** office@stmarysna.bhcet.org.uk # Charity and Community ### **Charity and Community at St Mary’s** *“Called by God to love and serve others.”* At St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, our mission *Called by God* inspires us to live out our faith through acts of charity and service. We believe in making a positive difference both locally and globally, showing care and compassion for those in need. --- #### **Charity Work** We are proud to support a wide range of charitable causes throughout the year: - **CAFOD:** We regularly fundraise for CAFOD through events such as the **Big Lent Walk**, and even our Headteacher has taken part in the **Great North Run** to raise funds. - **Special Causes:** We celebrate and raise money for **World Diabetes Day**, **Children in Need**, **St Teresa’s Hospice**, and many more important charities. - **Harvest Appeal:** Our Children’s Head Students lead a drive to collect donations for the local food bank during Harvest, ensuring families in our community receive support. ![](https://st-mary-s-catholic-primary-school-durham-2.schudio.com/images/pages/5777f1ff87c197188a769ce31b91fae0.png) --- #### **Community Engagement** We love being active members of our local community: - **Sustainability Conversations:** Our pupils and staff regularly engage with local businesses to discuss sustainability and environmental responsibility. - **Remembrance:** We have planted knitted poppies at **St Clare’s Church** as a tribute to those who served. - **Care Home Visits:** Our children visit **St Clare’s Care Home**, sharing joy and companionship with residents. - **Community Singing:** We bring festive cheer by singing for the community at our local **Tesco** store. Through these activities, we aim to live out our mission of being *Called by God*—serving others with love, kindness, and respect. ![](https://st-mary-s-catholic-primary-school-durham-2.schudio.com/images/pages/25d26cd01ba12b01db18f40419231b51.png) ![St. Mary's Catholic Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic-primary-school-durham-2/images/logo/Bishop_Hogarth_and_Hexham_Logo_new_(1).png) ### St. Mary's Catholic Primary School Central Avenue Newton Aycliffe Co. Durham DL5 5NP 01325 300339 ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/stmaryscatholicprimaryschool/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/stmarys_newtonacyliffe/) ### Translation ### Office 365 [Sign in to Office 365](https://outlook.office.com/) © Copyright 2025–2026 St. Mary's Catholic Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://st-mary-s-catholic-primary-school-durham-2.schudio.com/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)