Latest News from Waterloo Schools Charity, Waterloo, Sierra Leone, Africa.

Posted July 2024

Dear Supporter,

We are delighted to report that through the generosity of those who attended or sponsored our Quiz evening in June, we raised a magnificent £800 for the children of Waterloo Schools. Our thanks go to those who supported the event and to our Quiz Master, Neil, who provided us with a fun packed evening.

We are also delighted to share with you an article, written by Harry Read and published in the Redburn Atlantic Review. Redburn Atlantic is part of the Rothschild Group. Harry Read is a grandson of Laurie Read, founder of Waterloo Schools Charity. To read this article, please click on the link below.

Ever Ready – In the Footsteps of Civil War - Harry Read

We would like to extend our thanks to Harry for highlighting the work of his grandfather, Laurie Read, and the charity which carries on his legacy to advance the education of children in Waterloo, Sierra Leone.

Fund Raising Event – 18th October, Balham, London

Join us for a night of fun and fundraising. Harry has arranged an evening of DJ’s and a chance to win prizes planned, whilst raising money for Waterloo Schools and Project 3580* to fund amazing projects in Sierra Leone. We look forward to seeing you there!

The event is running at Exhibit Balham, London, on Friday, 18th October, 2024, from 2000 hrs – late.

Here is the link to the event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/project-3580-wsc-fundraiser-tickets-950748082107?aff=oddtdtcreato>

Here you can buy tickets to attend the event, but if you cannot come, there is an option to give an ad-hoc donation of £15 or buy 10 raffle tickets at £1 each. Please tell your family and friends.

Any support you can give would be hugely appreciated.

* Neil Morland is a Trustee of Waterloo Schools Charity and was inspired to start Project 3580 in Kissi-Town, close to Waterloo, as a direct consequence of visiting Waterloo Schools with Laurie. Project 3580 has been running since 2008

Dr Laurie Read Bursaries

Mabel Sesay who was supported by the charity to pursue a course in Business Administration, graduated in March with a BSc degree in Business Administration. Many congratulations to Mabel.

Mission Statement

Founded in 2005, the Waterloo Schools Charity has done a great deal with your help to achieve its stated aim and vision:

To advance the education of children in Waterloo, Sierra Leone, particularly but not exclusively those attending Waterloo Primary School and the Peninsula Secondary School, by the provision of financial assistance, equipment support and such other facilities as the trustees shall from time to time in their absolute discretion determine.