Eton Action is an independent charity whose activities consist primarily of fundraising for and supporting charities other than the College itself. It was founded by boys at Eton College many years ago and is still run by our boys today.
Fundraising
Last year (2024/25) we raised £31,000 at the Eton Action Fair for the following five charities: BEAT Eating Disorders, Campaign Against Living Miserably, Rainbow Trust, Slough Refugee Support, and Restart Africa. See here for a report of the day.
It’s a privilege to see boys giving their talents and energy for the sake of others. In raising awareness and funds for causes they are passionate about, they develop, among others, the virtues of compassion, teamwork and hard graft.
Revd Rupert Demery, Eton Action Secretary
Everyone always comes together to make the Eton Action Fair happen. We are honoured to host the fair each year and we are so proud of all the boys and staff who volunteer their time.
Eleanor Chownsmith, Eton Connect Coordinator
We raised £3,110 for Slough Mencap during our annual Mufti / Casual Change Day. See photos of the crazy costumes here!
Other fundraising events are organised by boys for various charities throughout the year, and they involve events ranging from golf and basketball tournaments, sponsored runs and walks, to music-a-thons and moustache growing! Last year, they raised £67,000 for a range of great causes close to their hearts, bringing the total funds raised for charity to £100,010.
The Eton Action Fair is the biggest fundraising event of the year and the next event will be held on Saturday 20th September 2025. Visit the Eton Action Fair page for details.
Eton Action Charities 2025/26
The Eton Action charities are voted for by boys and staff of Eton College during the Eton Action Annual General Meeting.
Well Windsor Charity
https://www.wellwindsor.org.uk
A local charity aiming to improve the mental health and wellbeing of school age children in Windsor.
The Link Foundation
https://linkfoundation.co.uk
The Link Foundation is working to help children and families in Berkshire who live in poverty.
Lymphoma Action
https://lymphoma-action.org.uk
The UK’s only charity dedicated to raising awareness of lymphoma and it’s symptoms.
Asha Nepal
https://www.asha-nepal.org
A small charity in Kathmandu devoted to preventing the trafficking and abuse of girls and caring for survivors.
Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation
https://www.orangutan.or.id
The world’s largest orangutan conservation organisation who work to change the downward trajectory for Bornean orangutans and their depleting rainforests.
was raised by Eton boys for charities during the 2024/25 academic year.
Charities seeking Eton Action’s financial support for next year must submit an email application in the form of a letter attached to the e-mail as a Word document or PDF – not written in the body of the email. The application must include details of the charity’s annual accounts and the registered charity number. Charities should apply by end of December to be considered for the following academic year. Confirmation will be sent only to successful applicants during the Lent term.
