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We’ve set our sights on one of the most ambitious, yet heartwarming projects we’ve ever attempted, but we need your help!
Bridge Classic Cars Kids was launched at the end of 2023. Our aim is to help inspire and educate children on the importance of our history and how it can fit into a sustainable future.
From January to April 2026, we plan to take our Theatre in Education programme into schools all around Suffolk. But we want to offer this amazing workshop to schools, free of charge.
The Story of Rilee blends live performance, interactive activities and hands-on learning for children to explore two really important themes: our past, and our sustainable future.
- Bridge Classic Cars has worked with professional theatre director Sally Broatch to create an inspiring and educational story, perfect in print form but now brought to life on stage.
- Children are introduced to The Story of Rilee, the beautifully restored 1905 car, an inspirational story of how our classic craftsmanship and modern technology can work together.
- Our multi-sensory trained performers (mechanics), Molly and Max, will work with the children and teachers to help learn and explore in a fun and interactive workshop session.
- Through the live performance and workshop, pupils discover how the choices of the past shape our present, and how the choices they make today will shape tomorrow.
- The workshop includes a 45-minute production (works for the whole school, class groups or key stages to enjoy) plus a 15-20 minute follow-up interactive workshop for around 15-30 children.
The reality is that many schools want to enrich their curriculum with unique, creative and educational experiences, but budgets don’t often make this easy.
Schools have to turn to the parents and PTA’s in order to help fund activities like this.
We’re looking to raise £20,000 by partnering with 20 local businesses, each contributing £1,000 + VAT.
Our aim is to run workshops throughout January to April and our goal is to accommodate approximately 50 primary schools and children’s groups.
Your donation will allow us to deliver the programme into schools completely free of charge, covering the performance, the workshop delivery, travel across Suffolk, and educational take-home materials.
What this means in simple terms:
- A school receives a fully-staged, interactive theatre workshop at no cost to them.
- We cover logistics across the county.
- Teachers gain access to high-quality learning experiences that support history, engineering and sustainability themes.
- Your business supports community engagement and inspires young people to think creatively about their future.
What You Get:
- A feature in our quarterly print and digital magazine, Driver Magazine. This reaches a highly engaged audience of 50,000 classic car enthusiasts and industry professionals.
- Recognition on the Bridge Classic Cars website (250,000 monthly views) and our social-media channels (46,000 combined followers), highlighting your commitment to education and community.
- Full access to all photo and video assets produced during the tour. These can be used for your own marketing, social content, etc.
- Complimentary memberships to the Bridge Classic Cars members’ club.
- We would like to invite all contributors and guests for drinks in The Classic Lounge at Bridge Classic Cars to meet the team behind the programme, including our performers Molly and Max!
We have set a clear target: £20,000, 20 businesses, and one tour of schools across Suffolk from January to April 2026. With your support, we can ensure every school, regardless of budget, has access to this exciting educational experience.
If you’d like to get involved or to discuss how your business can partner with us, please contact Craig Ranson at info@bridgeclassiccars.co.uk