Former pupils celebrate £5,000 milestone with fourth annual charity hockey match

The Old Wulfrunian community came together on Saturday for the fourth annual Charity Hockey Challenge at Wolverhampton Grammar School, braving temperatures of more than 30°C to raise over £1,800 for Prostate Cancer UK and Compton Care.

The event is organised by Old Wulfrunian’s Nic Anderson (OW 1990), Sandy Jawanda (OW 2000), Amy Page (OW 2001) and Lucy Woodrow (OW 2003). Together, they have now raised more than £5,000 since the event was first established four years ago.

The match was created in memory of two much-loved members of the Wolverhampton community: Nic’s Mum Janet Anderson, a highly respected Wolverhampton paediatrician who both worked with and was cared for by Compton Hospice and Robert Page (OW 1972), former professional footballer, and father of Amy Page and Lucy Woodrow, who died from prostate cancer at the age of 62.

Each year, players from across the Old Wulfrunian hockey community come together for a competitive but friendly fixture, with all proceeds shared between Prostate Cancer UK and Compton Care.

Played in sweltering 30°C heat, the annual fixture was as competitive as ever, with Team Compton Care securing a hard-fought 3–2 victory over Team Prostate Cancer UK. While the result provided plenty of excitement on the pitch, organisers agreed that the real winners were the two charities that continue to benefit from the generosity of players, supporters and sponsors.

What began as a one-off memorial fixture has grown into a much-loved annual tradition, bringing together former pupils, families and friends from across the Black Country. The event not only celebrates hockey but also honours the lasting legacies of Janet Anderson and Robert Page through community spirit and fundraising.

Organiser Amy Page said: "Every year more people get involved, whether they're playing, volunteering or donating. It's become about far more than hockey—it's about remembering two very special people while bringing our community together to support charities that mean so much to so many families. To have raised over £5,000 in four years is something we're incredibly proud of."

The organisers are hopeful that this year's fundraising total, which currently stands at more than £1,800, will continue to grow as further donations come in over the coming days.

Money raised will be split equally between Prostate Cancer UK, which funds research and support for men affected by prostate cancer, and Compton Care, which provides specialist palliative and bereavement care across the region.

With four successful events now completed and more than £5,000 raised overall, the organisers are already looking ahead to making next year's fifth anniversary Charity Hockey Challenge their biggest and most successful yet.

Donations can be made at justgiving.com/team/wgscharityhockey2026.