Giving Report 2020-2022

The British School of Milan - Development Office

GIVING REPORT 2020-2022

FROM THE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

It is with great pleasure that we share with you our second Giving Report, covering the academic years 2020-2022.

The Development Office’s purpose of overseeing fundraising, community relations and special projects was set up in 2018.

We have been gradually creating a culture of giving within the school that reflects and honours our not-for-profit heritage at The British School of Milan.

Fundraising through 5xMille, the Leavers campaign, a silent auction, charitable initiatives, and the setup of an e-commerce site to accommodate digital fundraising are some of the projects you will find in this report.

And now, thanks to your enthusiasm and valuable donations, we are close to launching the BSM Bursary Fund Project. This is an ambitious and long-term initiative that will have a positive impact on all BSM students by creating a more diverse and inclusive student body.

The Bursary Fund will grant financial support to students with limited means. We aim to help change the lives of these students by giving them access to world-class education at the BSM.

Collectively, we can make a difference. Your ongoing support is vital to help continue these projects and achieve our philanthropic vision

Thank you

IN THIS PERIOD

WE HAVE RAISED

The 5xMille Campaign continues to gain momentum as we raised the amount of €47.135,56 within the period 0f 2020-2022, placing the school’s ranking at the top 2.98% of the 68,976 not-for-profit organisations in Italy participating in the 5xMille scheme.

Based on the votes of the parents, funds gathered will be allocated to Classroom Technology along with funding the Creative arts and Science and Technology departments.

In addition, part of the funds will go towards building the Bursary Fund that aims to provide access to a world class education to needs-based individuals.

FINANCIAL BREAKDOWN

26.167,78

and technology

Arts

8 387,11

4.403,23

8 177,44

47.135,56

BURSARY FUND

The BSM Bursary Fund aims to transform the lives of students by giving access to world-class education.

Building the Bursary Fund means opening the BSM doors to students with limited economic possibilities and provide needsbased support.

In an age where inequality is increasing it is important that the school extends its ambition to widening access, increasing diversity and social mobility while developing more sensibility and understanding of different socio-economic backgrounds and cultures.

Our vision is to welcome two bursary students at the IB level over the next academic years. As we gain momentum, the Bursary Fund will expand to other year groups.

The impact will be enormous, granting students more choices in their studies and allowing them to compete at the highest level and succeed as leaders in the international field.

To make the project sustainable and to ensure that all students can graduate, a financial model with a student mapping plan has been created. An initial funding of €100K is needed to fully fund the first two students.

BURSARY FUND

WE HAVE RAISED

To date, our fundraising activities for the period of 2020-2022 continuously grow through organised efforts, namely: the Annual and Christmas Donations, Carmine Christmas Concerts, the Anniversary Gala, Silent Auction and the Year 6 and Year 13 Donations.

With the community's continued support, we are closer to making the vision a reality to offer a place to 2 students upon launching the pilot phase of the programme.

FINANCIAL BREAKDOWN

Year 13 Leavers Year 6 Leavers Christmas 50th Anniversary Carmine Concert Individual Silent Auction

IN THIS PERIOD

WE HAVE RAISED

Charity and community service are integral parts of the BSM education throughout the Primary and Senior Schools. In the past two years (2020-2022), we were able to support 9 local and international charities. A total of €8.614,07 was raised from activities ranging from Poppy fundraising, and Mufti Days to Wear it Green days.

MAIN SCHOOL CHARITIES

BSM has supported the Make-A-Wish Foundation in a variety of ways, including fundraising events, awareness campaigns, and volunteering opportunities

UNICEF plays a critical role in ensuring that children everywhere have the opportunity to grow up healthy, safe, and with the resources they need to thrive

OTHER CHARITIES

FRIENDS OF BSM

"We are grateful for our parent group, Friends of BSM, and to all of our class representatives and volunteers for their tremendous support throughout the year."

- Dr Chris Greenhalgh, Principal

WE HAVE RAISED

The Friends of BSM work closely with the school organising events during the year. In 2020-2022, Friends raised a total of €6.953 from the Prize Draw and from the 2nd hand uniform sales. Friends dedicated these funds towards Outdoor Learning and donating the Greenhouse to the school on behalf of parents. Due to the pandemic, there was no Christmas fair held in this period.

COMMITTEE

Elisabetta Barbieri

Maddalena Capellino

Chiara Celupica

Maddalena Dubini

Lisa Elash

Claudia Perez Ferrer

Irene Iandiorio

OUTDOOR LEARNING

Beatrice Just

Claudia Leoni

Enrica Mangiarotti

Lucia Martoglio

Alessandra Rosati Nelli

Enza Pagano

Denise Paparoni

Pauline Pascarelli

Lana Pikuz

Isabella Spadacini

Alexandra Vendina

THANK YOU

BOARD OF GOVERNORS 2020-2022

John Martelli - Chair

Elspeth Day - Vice Chair

Emanuela Cernoia

Amanda Dawson (Independent)

Marco Giovanni Ferrari

Catriona Graham, British Consul Genera in Milan (Ex-Oficio)

John Law, MBA (Independent)

Cesare Rotta

Brian Sheridan

Stephen Sprague, President, The British Chamber of Commerce for Italy (Ex-Oficio)

Neil Tetley, Independent Mimosa Viglietti

Stephen Wood

PATRONS AND DONORS

BSM greatly appreciates the patrons and donors sharing the school's value of philanthropy through their contributions These contributions have gone towards a wide range of areas, including Creative Arts, Science and Technology, and building the Bursary fund.

By providing significant financial support, BSM is able to help to fund student activities, build facilities, and support programmes that might otherwise not be possible.

ALUMNI HIGHLIGHTS

We continue to build a strong global community of alumni through our platform BSM Sir James Connect. Exclusive access to the website and app bsmsirjamesconnect.com, is given to all leavers, former parents and staff. The network aims for widespread engagement through its newsfeed, directory, job listings, mentorship opportunities, albums and events. A newsletter with featured stories is sent to an alumni database of over 3400 contacts.

We are now present in 50 countries worldwide and 64% of our alumni are willing to help by offering expertise and sharing life experience.

Over the past few years, a growing number of alumni have come back to speak at our annual Alumni University Fair, Careers Week or have offered mentorship and professional opportunities to current students and alumni.

Our vibrant network continues to grow thanks to you!

HOW TO SUPPORT BSM

Single Gift - All donations no matter how big or small will have an impact on BSM pupils. Make a one-time donation or please consider a recurring gift.

Recurring Gift - A recurring gift is an ongoing, specific gift amount determined by a donor, given monthly or annually and payable by credit card or bank transfer

Pledge - Pledges provide donors with an opportunity to make a larger gift by committing a gift over a period of three to five years, or more in some cases.

Learn more on the website: https://britishschoolmilan.givecloud.co/

Corporate Gift - For companies interested in making a charitable gift in support of education.

Planned Giving - Leaving a legacy gift by including BSM in your will could have significant benefits to the BSM community.

5xMille - The Italian Tax Authority allows a portion of your personal income taxes (IRPEF) to support a non-profit organisation of your choice Insert the School’s codice fiscale 80099530158 on your Annual Tax Declaration.

For more information or to donate online, please visit: https://britishschoolmilan.givecloud.co/

Credit card and Paypal donations are accepted securely online and are the easiest way to give immediately. You do not need a Paypal account to make a credit card donation.

Bank Transfer - Banco BPM

Filiale Piazza Meda 4, 20121 Milano

IBAN: IT71B 05034 01647 000000008916

SWIFT: BAPPIT21G57

HOW TO GIVE CONTACT

Cheques in Euros are payable to:

The Sir James Henderson British School of Milan Send to the Attn of BSM Development Office Via Pisani Dossi 16, 20134 Milano (MI) Italy

Development & Alumni Office

Tel. +39 02 210941 development@bsm school alumni@bsm.school

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