Social Responsibility
Social Responsibility at Loughborough Grammar
At Loughborough Grammar School, social responsibility is at the heart of who we are. We believe that education is not only about academic achievement, but also about developing principled young men who contribute positively to the world around them. Guided by our vision to develop principled young men who not only succeed but give back – we provide pupils with meaningful opportunities to lead, serve and make a difference.
Through our thriving Combined Cadet Force, dedicated Volunteer Service Unit, and the internationally recognised Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, boys are challenged to step beyond themselves and take on responsibilities that benefit others. Whether supporting local charities or pursuing environmental initiatives, our pupils learn that true success comes from service as much as from personal accomplishment.
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Combined Cadet Force
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
Co-curricular Clubs & Activities
Volunteering & Charity
Service to the community is an essential part of a boy’s development. We want every pupil, from the youngest year groups through to Sixth Form, to take part in some form of volunteering and to understand the impact they can make beyond the classroom.
In the early years, boys begin with small but meaningful contributions, whether that’s taking part in inter-form fundraising competitions or sponsored events like the Santa Fun Run. These experiences help to build empathy and teamwork from the very start.
By Year 9, all pupils complete a minimum of 13 weeks of voluntary service through the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award. In Year 10, this continues with 26 weeks of service for those progressing to Silver. Volunteering becomes more structured as boys grow older, with Year 12 students committing an hour a week to local placements as part of their Personal Development Programme. These placements might include working with organisations such as John Storer House, visiting care homes, helping to coach sport at local primary schools, or supporting environmental and conservation projects.
When taken together with wider initiatives including rewilding at Beacon Hill, canal restoration, and supporting academic masterclasses for local pupils. Our school community contributed over 7,000 hours of volunteering last year.
We place this emphasis on service because we believe it builds more than just a CV. Boys gain practical skills such as time management, communication, and collaboration, but they also grow in confidence, maturity and awareness of the world around them. Volunteering helps them to appreciate the importance of contributing to something bigger than themselves.
This is not an optional extra. Service to the community is embedded in our culture and reflects our commitment to developing kind, capable and outward-looking young men.
“ I want to pass on to you appreciation of one of your students placed with us here. My colleague was really impressed with Mo on Monday, how helpful he was, arriving promptly and quickly to see where he was needed.”
“Mo made great contribution to ensuring things went well and was self-motivated and rose to the challenge”
Quote from Independent Charity John Storer where one pupil volunteered
