Nicholas McDonald of The X Factor has teamed up with the STV Appeal and schools in Edinburgh to give pupils the opportunity to become an STV Appeal Ambassador.
The STV Appeal team and Nicholas McDonald are seeking pupils from across Scotland to champion fundraising and help join the fight against child poverty.
The STV Appeal is committed to making a difference in the lives of children and young people living in poverty in Scotland. Since launch in 2011, the STV Appeal has raised over £8.2 million with 297 big and small grants distributed to projects across all 32 local authority areas in Scotland, providing much needed support to over 37,000 children.
The STV Appeal Ambassadors will be at the forefront of fundraising activity in Edinburgh. The STV Appeal’s success depends on awareness and funding and a schools ambassador can make this happen by developing their own charitable initiatives.
There will be a chance to appear on the STV Appeal live show later in 2015 to present a fundraising cheque. Plus, every ambassador will receive a unique certificate of achievement from STV Appeal trustees Sir Tom Hunter and Rob Woodward, chief executive of STV, confirming involvement in the programme. STV Appeal Ambassadors will be invited to visit STV studios to meet the rest of the team and share experiences.
Elizabeth Partyka, of the STV Appeal, said: “Becoming an STV Appeal Ambassador is a great opportunity for school pupils who want to get involved in fundraising and help in the fight against child poverty. Nicholas McDonald is a fantastic ambassador for the Appeal and will work with schools to encourage young Scots from across the country to get involved in 2015 and play a vital role in the STV Appeal activity.”
Scottish singer Nicholas ‘Nicky’ McDonald was the runner-up of the tenth series of The X Factor in 2013. After the show, he signed with RCA Records and released his debut album In the Arms of an Angel, which peaked at number 6 in the UK Albums Chart.
Nicholas said: “I was very flattered to be asked to launch the STV Appeal schools ambassador programme. This is a fantastic chance for pupils and students to engage in organising, managing and even taking part in charitable events. This programme will encourage the pupils to be more aware of what is going on in their local community and now they have the opportunity to help.”
To get your school involved please contact:
Jules McKim
Telephone 0141 300 3982, Email: jules.mckim@stv.tv
Contact the STV Appeal team at:
