Herts and Essex High School student Ruby Willcocks and her classmates have raised more than £900 for Grove Cottage with a charity quiz.
Her sister Rose is a member at the centre in London Road which provides social and educational activities for people of all ages with learning disabilities and special additional needs.
As well as organising the quiz at the Warwick Road secondary, the pupils secured raffle prizes from Boots, Nuffield Health, Pircio, Pizza Express, Roni’s, Crazy Razor, Mint Leaf, Urban Spa, friends and family to boost the proceeds.
Their efforts were a big hit with attendees. Hannah Woodcock said: “The quiz night was a fabulous, relaxed evening with a great atmosphere! The interactive rounds were super and definitely brought out the competitiveness in everyone! I have not laughed so much at a quiz night and cannot wait for the next one!”
Bella Palmer said: “Ruby created such a unique and fun quiz with lots of interaction. It was perfect for all ages and Ruby should feel so proud of herself for making such an amazing quiz at the age of 18.”
Maria Petrie added: “It was a really fun evening. Ruby was an amazing host and the quiz masters were excellent with a good variety of questions to suit all.”
Grove Cottage said the success of the quiz underscored the power of community collaboration and the dedication of individuals like Ruby.
In 2022, her devotion to her big sister and her volunteering at Grove Cottage won Ruby theYoung Carer award at the Indies Community Awards.