Mum's fundraising bid to help beleaguered school after thieves cause havoc
A MUM has started a fundraising campaign to help a school that was targeted by heartless thieves on Wednesday night
Criminals broke into a secure area at The Willows School on Locksley Drive, Thurcroft, on June 10 at 10.15pm.
They badly damaged one minibus before driving off in a second dark navy blue 17-seater Peugeot minibus bearing the registration WA68 8BU and showing the school name on its side.
Police are investigating and have appealed for anyone with any information to contact them on 101 or online, quoting investigation number 14/104761/26.
Headteacher of the special education school, Mrs Rachael Booth, told the Advertiser that the loss of the two vehicles has thrown school activities into chaos and will have a long-term impact on pupils’ activities.
She said: “This is not just a single incident, this is going have a knock-on impact.”
The lost minibus is estimated to be worth £25-30,000.
Now, Emma Coddington, who has a pupil at the school, has set up a GoFundMe page which is already raising money for a new minibus or repairs for the damaged one.
It can be reached via https://tinyurl.com/upnd8hyv
Emma said: “To thieve from a SEND school, that’s just crazy.
“I thought I would set up a GoFundMe page to help cover the cost.
“The GoFundMe site has already received a vast amount of support.
“I’m grateful that people are coming together.
“With it being a SEND school they are grateful for any donations people can give.”