Hitchin Head Teacher to be jailed (for charity…)

By James Denselow 16th May 2025

On Friday 6th June, Head Teacher Mr Bennett will be put in 'jail' at The British Schools Museum by local charity Home-Start Hertfordshire, for the crime of not having his phone in a Yondr pouch!
On Friday 6th June, Head Teacher Mr Bennett will be put in 'jail' at The British Schools Museum by local charity Home-Start Hertfordshire, for the crime of not having his phone in a Yondr pouch!

On Friday 6th June, Head Teacher Mr Bennett will be put in 'jail' at The British Schools Museum by local charity Home-Start Hertfordshire, for the crime of not having his phone in a Yondr pouch!

He needs to raise at least £1,000 to secure his release, and during the event will be put on trial by a "judge" who will decide if he has raised enough to be freed.

Several local individuals will be taking part in the Jail Break Fundraiser. It costs Home-Start Hertfordshire approximately £2,600 to support a vulnerable family on a 1:1 basis in their own home, for 2-3 hours each week, for up to 9 months. Their trained, skilled volunteer family mentors offer practical and emotional support to families so they can face their struggles and offer their children the best start in life.

If you are able to make a donation to free Mr Bennett (or maybe bribe the judge to keep him in!) please follow the link below.

https://homestarthertfordshire.enthuse.com/pf/mrbennett-hbs

     

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