Be part of someone’s story

The BGS 500 Campaign was launched in 2021 and since then we have raised over £1.2 million in donations from Old Bristolians, Parents and Friends to support bright and able children through means-tested bursaries for the long term.

We also won the Institute for Development Professionals in Education (IDPE) award for Best Campaign and it was wonderful to be recognised by peers in the sector, which includes over 300 independent schools in the UK.

From September 2023, over 10% of the school population will be funded from endowments, trusts and ongoing bursarial support as well as a further 20 new children supported entirely with philanthropic donations.

Our goal remains to reach a figure of £12 million raised within the next 10 years, in time to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the School Charter, in 2032, supporting one in four children at BGS.

With more children accessing an education at BGS through means-tested bursaries, we become a richer, more accessible and diverse school. Promoting excellence, with a sense of belonging – we celebrate the achievements of all students and encourage our bursary award holders to feel as much a part of our culture at BGS as everyone else.

A new promotional film for the 500 Campaign is coming soon, in time for our next Giving Day on the 7th and 8th November, when we will invite the whole BGS community to “be part of someone’s story” as a donor, volunteer, mentor and friend of the school.

7-8 NOVEMBER 2023 GIVING #IAMBGS DAY

Further details can be found on our website, or by emailing nlatte@bgs.bristol.sch.uk

Nadine Latte Development Director