Nurseries, Schools, Colleges & Universities
Getting out into our community is an important way for us to raise both awareness and funds for Prevent Breast Cancer. Below you can the many ways we work with Nurseries, Schools, Colleges & Universities.
Start the conversation early and help change lives.
At Prevent Breast Cancer, we see first-hand the difference early education can make.
When young people understand breast awareness, know their bodies, and feel confident talking about their health, it can have a lifelong impact. These early conversations build habits, confidence, and awareness that truly matter.
And when that awareness turns into action through fundraising, your students become part of something bigger, helping us move closer to preventing breast cancer for future generations.
Primary Schools & Nurseries
It’s never too early to bring communities together.
Our Paint Your Nursery/Primary School Pink initiative is all about fun, creativity, and introducing the idea of helping others in a way children and families can enjoy together.
From pink fun days to cake sales and summer fairs, your nursery and school community can:
- Come together in a meaningful way
- Support an important cause
- Wear your best outfit in pink
We’ll support you with ideas, and resources to celebrate your efforts.
And for many families, this is where their journey with us begins.
Secondary Schools & Colleges
These are the years where conversations really start to matter.
By opening discussions around breast awareness, risk factors, and body confidence, you’re giving students knowledge they’ll carry for life, and encouraging habits that could one day save them or someone they love.
PSHE Lessons (KS4 & KS5)
PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic) lessons help students build the knowledge and confidence they need to stay healthy, safe and informed. Our breast awareness lessons are designed to give students clear, age-appropriate information about their bodies, including how to recognise changes and understand the importance of early detection.
We offer three engaging PSHE lessons that cover:
- Breast awareness and why it matters
- How to check yourself
- Understanding risk factors
These sessions are honest, empowering, and designed to build confidence in young people to talk about their health.
Fundraising Opportunities
Once students are inspired, fundraising becomes a natural next step.
Through our Student Challenge, they can:
- Plan and deliver their own events
- Build teamwork and leadership skills
- Gain experience that supports future careers
Students develop key skills such as leadership, financial planning, event management and teamwork. Our team is always on hand to support you, offering fundraising ideas and helpful guidance whenever needed.
Student Conference in Manchester
We also host our Student Conference at The Nightingale Centre in Manchester.
Open to students in Years 10 to 13, this inspiring day brings science and breast health to life.
Students attend in small groups and take part in:
• Interactive, hands-on activities
• Expert-led talks from our team
• Behind-the-scenes access to cutting-edge breast cancer research and prevention
It’s an eye-opening experience that connects classroom learning to real-world impact.
Learn more about the student conference today.
Universities
University students have the creativity, independence, and drive to make a huge impact.
By this stage, awareness becomes action, and fundraising becomes powerful.
We’re looking for students and groups to become the face of Prevent Breast Cancer on campus, organising events, raising awareness, and driving change. Whether it’s a:
- Fashion show
- Sports event
- Festival
- Or a “Paint Your Town Pink” campaign
You’ll be helping fund vital research and prevention work, while gaining invaluable real-world experience.
Book a talk with our amazing team
Our team can visit your school or college to deliver engaging, informative sessions that bring this important topic to life.
We don’t just talk at students, we create open, honest conversations that help build confidence and understanding around breast health. During our sessions, we cover:
- How to check yourself and why it matters
- Key risk factors associated with breast cancer
- The importance of early detection
We connect real-life impact with the science behind prevention, helping students understand not just what to do, but why it matters.
Importantly, this information isn’t just valuable for students. Teachers and staff also benefit from these sessions, gaining knowledge and confidence to continue these conversations long after our visit. Our talks are designed to be:
- Age-appropriate and engaging
- Empowering and confidence-building
- Informative without being overwhelming
They’re often the starting point, sparking interest, raising awareness, and inspiring students to take the next step into fundraising.
We can also support your school or college beyond the talk, helping you turn that inspiration into meaningful fundraising that makes a real difference.
Get involved
Whether you’re a teacher, student or part of the wider education community, you can play a part in making a real difference.
If you’re ready to get involved, we’d love to support you.
Support us
Breast cancer is a devastating disease, which is why we’re committed to freeing the world of it altogether. If you’d like to support the vital work that we do, there are a number of ways you can help, such as donating or fundraising. Together, we will prevent breast cancer for our future generations.
About Prevent Breast Cancer
Prevent Breast Cancer is the only UK charity entirely dedicated to the prediction and prevention of breast cancer – we’re committed to freeing the world from the disease altogether. Unlike many cancer charities, we’re focused on preventing, rather than curing. Promoting early diagnosis, screening and lifestyle changes, we believe we can stop the problem before it starts. And being situated at the only breast cancer prevention centre in the UK, we’re right at the front-line in the fight against the disease. Join us today and help us create a future free from breast cancer. If you have any questions or concerns, email us today.
