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A history of philanthropy
WGS began charging fees in 1979 and a £600,000 Independence Appeal to establish a Bursary Fund and to finance improvements to the library and teaching facilities was launched to parents, alumni and friends of the School by the Governors and former headmasters Warren Derry, Ernest Taylor and Tony Stocks. A separate appeal was made to industry and commerce to raise half of the funds.
Thanks to the successful Independence Appeal and the introduction of the Government’s Assisted Places Scheme in 1980, the School was able to continue to offer places to bright students whose parents could not pay full fees. Students arriving in 1997 were the last to benefit from the Government’s Assisted Places Scheme, and the size of the intake fell after this loss.
It has remained important to the Directors and Senior Management Team to continue to offer a WGS education to all. Over the years the WGS community has been extremely
generous in giving to the School and various successful appeals have taken place. Today, the School funds in the region of £665,000 each year in fees assistance. This helps around 55 students at any one time. In addition, the School has received support from the Merchant Taylors’ Foundation and parents, both past and present, towards its facilities and resources.
It has been a few years since we have approached the WGS community for support. As the number of pupils applying for bursaries continues to increase, we now look to the WGS family to help us. In addition, we welcome any unrestricted gifts to the School. These will be ring-fenced and wisely invested for the benefit of future generations of Wulfrunians.
Testimonials
In the past, Government support has enabled us to accept students on free places. Currently, WGS provides a small number of Bursary Awards for students from Years 7 to Year 13, but every year demand for Bursary Awards far outstrips the resources available. As we know from speaking to previous
beneficiaries, the opportunity to attend WGS through a bursary has fulfilled our vision to change lives.
Attending WGS was monumental for my development as a person, it was only possible thanks to the bursary scheme at WGS. My time at WGS has given me the opportunity to focus on my academic life in a greater way than I ever could have done in any other school.
Christopher Fellows (Current student)
WGS and its staff nurtured and instilled a love of learning which could easily have been lost had the bursary scheme not given me the opportunity to attend. I really enjoyed the time I spent at WGS and made lifelong friends.
Connor Scott (OW 2012)
Making a gift
Help us transform the lives of children and offer them a WGs education.There are many ways in which you can support us:
- A single gift
- Regular giving e.g. monthly
- Leaving a legacy in your Will
Donors are always extended an open invitation to visit the School and attend school events.W e will share with you how your gift is to be used and update you on the latest school news and developments. Anonymity will be given if preferred.
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