Sweet Success: Salcombe Dairy becomes first business sponsor of New Friends of Kingsbridge Community College

Kingsbridge Community College (KCC) is excited to announce the relaunch of its Parent Teacher and Friends Association (PTFA), which is now known as the 'Friends of Kingsbridge Community College'.

The new group aims to strengthen ties between the college, local businesses, and the community, offering a fresh and dynamic approach to fundraising and support.

This relaunch will see the Friends of Kingsbridge Community College and the Kingsbridge Community College Trust, who have been vital supporters of the college for many years, working in tandem, with a shared goal of creating a more unified and effective fundraising effort.

The Friends of Kingsbridge Community College will work closely with the South Hams Chamber to establish long-lasting partnerships with local businesses, creating a sustainable foundation for future initiatives and college support. In a show of strong community spirit, Salcombe Dairy has stepped forward as the first official business sponsor of the Friends of KCC, helping kick-start a new wave of local engagement and fundraising.

KCC is also hoping to expand its partnerships with local businesses and employers. The college is reaching out to the community, with support from the South Hams Chamber, to help enhance its careers programme, which is rooted in the college’s Discovery Curriculum an initiative designed to inspire the next generation and prepare students for work, life, and society.

The college aims to build strong partnerships with hundreds of local businesses, offering them the opportunity to connect directly with students and benefit from a wave of emerging talent. They invite local businesses to get involved by registering their interest at www.fokcc.org or by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Opportunities include taking part in Careers Fairs, Career Panels, Work Experience placements, Career Story Presentations, and Entrepreneurs Training. Employers can also post vacancies on KCC’s dedicated jobs board.

By collaborating with KCC, businesses can play a vital role in shaping young futures while helping our community thrive as a place to grow up, work, and live.

Over the years, Kingsbridge Community College has benefited from generous donations, including gifts left in wills by former teachers and community members.  These contributions have historically been handled by the Kingsbridge Community College Trust and have helped fund a range of initiatives, including PE kits, book tokens, music lessons and even a teaching assistant.

The Friends of Kingsbridge Community College hopes to expand these efforts and encourage further support from those wishing to leave a lasting legacy.  

There are now two easy ways to financially support the success of the college at the heart of the Kingsbridge community: 

• Make a monthly or one-off donation directly at www.fokcc.org 
• By making a gift to the college in your will, if you are interested in this, simply add the Kingsbridge Community College Trust’s name and charity number (306656) with an amount to your will, with your existing lawyer. 

With the community supporting the college in both these ways, Friends of Kingsbridge Community College can make incremental investments in teaching assistants, special education needs and extra-curricular activities, to support all KCC students with the best available resources.

This exciting new chapter for the college is expected to lead to a positive and impactful fundraising drive that will benefit both the students and the wider community for years to come. For more information or to become a member of the Friends of Kingsbridge Community College, please visit: www.fokcc.org 

Tina Graham, Principal at Kingsbridge Community College, said: "We are thrilled to be bringing together the Friends of Kingsbridge Community College and the Kingsbridge Community College Trust to create something even stronger for our college community.

"The support we receive from our families and local businesses plays an essential role in helping us provide a high-quality education.  A huge thank you to Salcombe Dairy for leading the way as our first business sponsor, their support sets a fantastic example of what’s possible when local enterprise and education work together.

"This new chapter in our college’s development will allow us to continue to offer vital resources to our students as well as a wide range of enriching experiences."

Julia Wingate, Mayor of Kingsbridge said: "It has been so incredibly rewarding to meet KCC students at their year group assemblies this year and I have come away buzzing. They are our future leaders and they will be the future of your business too. Harness their energy, enthusiasm and ideas and be prepared to be amazed!”

Sam Dennis, Chair of the South Hams Chamber said: "The South Hams Chamber is proud to support this exciting new chapter for Kingsbridge Community College. By strengthening the link between local education and enterprise, we’re not only investing in the next generation but also ensuring the long-term success of our business community.

"Salcombe Dairy’s leadership as the first business sponsor shows what’s possible when we work together and I encourage all local businesses to get involved. It’s a win-win for students, employers, and the wider community.”

Janet Mills, and Andrew Birch, Co-Chairs of the Friends of Kingsbridge Community College said: "We’re looking forward to forging new relationships with local businesses and encouraging even more people to get involved, whether that’s through fundraising, volunteering, or leaving a legacy.

"Together, we can make a lasting difference and continue to provide the very best opportunities for our students to thrive.”

Dan Bly, Owner of Salcombe Dairy, said: "We are proud to support Friends of Kingsbridge Community College. As a local business, we know how important it is to invest in our young people. Education is the bedrock of our future workforce and community, and we’re delighted to help the next generation thrive."