2025-2026

We are delighted to announce this year's Mini Vinnies. 

Colby-Jay	Mason C	Jessica	Amelia I	Aoife
Scarlett	Mya	Emily	Freya

 

Turning concern into action

Our Mini Vinnies have started off their new role at St. Joseph's by rallying together to support a wonderful cause – the MacMillan Coffee Morning. Known for their dedication to helping others, this enthusiastic group of young volunteers has decided to swap their usual initiatives for a morning of cake, coffee, and community spirit. 

The school hall was transformed into a bustling café brimming with tempting treats, all generously contributed by parents, staff, and local businesses. From chocolate cakes to scones, there was something to please every palate. 

As the cheerful chatter filled the room, attendees enjoyed catching up over a cuppa while contributing to a fantastic cause. It was a heartwarming sight, a perfect blend of fun and philanthropy. Thanks to the efforts of Mini Vinnies, the coffee morning raised an impressive sum for MacMillan Cancer Support, showing that even the youngest members of the community can make a big difference!

 

 

Our Mini Vinnies meet regularly to reflect on their own faith and help develop a child-led approach, for the school, to the second aspect of the double commandment: loving our neighbour. 

Through their actions, they give witness to a loving God. They highlight how Jesus places himself with the poorest of the poor, and helps the school to understand how we can respond with dignity to each of our brothers and sisters in Christ. 

The Mini Vinnies have a stronger partnership with our parish SVP. They enjoy sharing ideas together, having lunch together and working together to ensure those within our local community experience the love of Jesus when they most need it.

The Mini Vinnies have established fantastic links with our local food bank. They organise a number of collections for the food bank throughout the year (e.g. Harvest, Reverse Advent Calendar and Saint Joseph's Table). They also visit the food bank to work with volunteers from the food bank as well as inviting those volunteers into school to speak to both the school and the parish. 

The Mini Vinnies also have links with Caritas Salford. Anthony visited the school to enjoy lunch with the Mini Vinnies and find out about our annual Gifts for a Baby collection every Epiphany. 

Trip to the Foodbank

Our Mini Vinnies have visited the food bank with all the donations from the school and parish from our Harvest celebration. The Mini Vinnies are in conversation with volunteers from the food bank to ensure we can continue to support those within our community. 

Remembrance

The Mini Vinnies team have been working hard to collect donations for The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. They have helped the school reflect on the importance of remembering those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in the cause of freedom and in the service of others. 

Lest we forget

Shoebox appeal

The Mini Vinnies have turned their concern into action to show love for our neighbour through collecting items for babies aged 0–2 years. The Mini Vinnies continue to support families in our local area and throughout Calderdale.