Flourish The annual report of giving at College January 2019
New Era for College and the Prep A very warm welcome to Flourish 2019. The past year has been a busy and eventful one. Not only did we see Crispin Dawson very ably lead College during the interregnum that followed Alex Peterken’s departure 12 months ago, but we’ve also had the great pleasure of welcoming Nicola Huggett as Head of Cheltenham College and Tom O’Sullivan as Head of the Prep. We’ve all been deeply impressed by the enthusiasm, ambition and sheer energy they share and we look forward to exciting times ahead, with Nicky and Tom at the helm of our two schools. 2018 also saw the arrival of a new Bursar in the shape of Phil Attwell, who joined us in April from the University of Exeter. Phil has wasted no time getting to know College and is already working with the Heads and Council on the estate masterplan for the next stage of our development – more of which we’ll share with you in the months ahead. And developments in the past year haven’t only been about people – we’ve seen major facilities improvements too. Not only have we undertaken a major investment in College
catering, delivering a facility that now rivals the best in the sector, but we’ve also completed the second phase of our new girls’ boarding house, ‘College Lawn’, taking the senior roll above 700 for the first time in our history. These are exciting, successful times for College and the Prep, and we’re confident of more to come – there really is a sense of a new, and very bright era beckoning. But of course none of this would be possible without your help. We are immensely grateful for the continuing support of the many parents, Old Cheltonians and friends of College who have helped us deliver key development projects in the past year – some of which you can read about over the next few pages. Thank you – and please don’t forget that the very competitive environment we operate in, means that sustaining our momentum is as important as ever - your generous support will remain a vital element in securing the future of this great school for generations to come. Along with my Council colleagues, I very much look forward to seeing you at a College, Prep or Cheltonian Society event in 2019. With my very best wishes,
William Straker-Nesbit President of Cheltenham College Council
Thank you continued “These are exciting, successful times for College and the Prep, andBH,we are confident of more to come.” David Panton 1968 Simon Williams NH, 2000 William Straker-Nesbit, College CouncilL, 1973 Simon Pattinson NH, 1962 President of Cheltenham Peter Wynter Bee John Pearson
Friend of College
John Yendall
Ch, 1970
Andrea Ramsey
Past Parent
Robert Yorath
NH, 1972
Matthew Rees
NH, 1989
David Young
Ch, 1960
Robert Sanders
Xt, 1958
Edward Sealy
BH, 1994
Companies
Michael Seddon
Ch, 1959
Charles Seltman
H, 1966
David Sewell
DB, 1959
Norman Skitt
Ch, 1944
Nicholas Shryane
Th, 1974
Dr & Mrs Sloan
Hon OC
Peter Smallwood
OJ
Christopher Smyth
Past Parent
Kirk Steel
Past Staff Member
Julius Steinert
L, 1998
Michael Stephens
L, 1959
Every effort has been made to ensure that these details are correct, but we apologise for any errors or omissions. We will be happy to publish corrections in the next issue of Flourish.
Robert Stephens
H, 1955
Legacies Received
Harold Stranks
H, 1948
David Cooper
L, 1951
Michael Swiney
NH, 1969
Alan Ruxton
Past Parent
Richard Thomas
NH, 1953
John Woolley
Ch, 1935
Robert Thompson
L, 1984
Jeremy Tong
H, 1995
Daniel Townley
Staff Member
Ted Tuppen
Past Parent
Mike Vernell
BH, 1968
Philip Weaver
Ch, 1975
Christopher Wegerif
NH, 1951
William Whittuck
NH, 1960
Bernard Williams
NH, 1950
CETA Evans Jones Ltd HR Owen Jupiter Asset Management MB Partners Piercefield Oliver Redrow Savills The Old Station Nursery
2018 has been another busy year at College. We have been delighted to be able to support a wide range of projects across both schools. Donations received have funded vital projects in the Archive which you can find out more about on page 7. Alongside the brand-new catering facilities and servery areas, new class rooms were created as well as a Sports Hub which includes an office for the newly appointed Director of Sport, Ben Marsden. The central location allows Ben to keep in touch with pupils and coaches in order to maximise the impact of the extracurricular sports programme. We are grateful for the generous donations which made all of this possible. The Pavilion Balcony also benefitted from generous support which allowed us to undertake some essential repairs which further enhance this iconic College building.
• Tennessine (Ts) - named after the state of Tennessee, where the berkelium target needed for the synthesis of the element was manufactured; • Oganesson (Og) - named after Yuri Oganessian, who led the JINR team in its discovery of elements 114 to 118. Some might say that the Periodic Table is now “complete”, but with research facilities around the world working constantly to find new “superheavy” elements the future is anything but certain; the so called “island of stability” around proton number 126 means that our future Periodic table might need a whole new row installing! The Science department is hugely grateful to all our sponsors who have made this work possible and our pupils are proudly boasting that their school not only has one of the largest periodic table displays in Europe, but more importantly, the most up-to-date in the World. The display is a fantastic teaching resource that is used on a daily basis in the Science department.
Following the extensive renovation works at the Boat House last year we are now looking to raise funds for a floating pontoon which will allow a greater number of crews to launch more quickly and safely. We are also looking to create a more attractive and usable area around the Boat House which will result in a beautiful setting for all manner of events.
School fees pay for the running costs of College. For us to be able to develop our facilities, expand into new areas of teaching and learning and provide increased extra-curricular opportunities, the support and involvement of parents and Old Cheltonians is crucial and most welcome. We are hugely grateful for the many generous donations we receive from OCs, Parents, Staff and Friends of College. These gifts continue to allow us to modernise existing facilities as well as develop new ones much faster than otherwise possible.
We are delighted that restoration work on six out of twelve Chapel Lunettes is now complete and are keen for anyone who would like to support this ongoing project to get in touch. We hope to conclude this work in the next couple of years.
There are many ways to support College and we are immensely grateful to all those who have given their time for careers talks, Mini MBA sessions, lectures as well as mentoring current students and recent leavers.
Our interactive periodic table has also been updated to include the names of the four newest transuranic elements:
Thank you very much for your support, I look forward to sharing the masterplan for the next stage of our developments with you in the near future. I hope to meet many of you in 2019.
• Nihonium (Nh) - Nh, named after Japan (Nihon in Japanese) where the element was discovered; • Moscovium (Mc) - named after Moscow Oblast, Russia, where the element was discovered;
Christiane Dickens, Director of External Relations
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The 1841 Society We have been delighted to welcome more members to The 1841 Society since its launch in 2016. All existing regular
other projects. The education that pupils receive at College has been supported by generations of donors since 1841
donors to College are automatically members and in June we held our third annual 1841 Society event at College, with guided tours of Chapel and Thirlestaine House, as well as
and we would be delighted for more OCs, parents and sta to join The 1841 Society. If you would like to follow the philanthropists of the past by making an investment,
the opportunity to enjoy lunch whilst watching the cricket. It is wonderful to be adding more members, including OCs,
of whatever size, in the future of College please contact Sebastian Bullock, Deputy Development Director, on s.bullock@cheltenhamcollege.org or 01242 706812.
parents and sta to our benefactor boards which have been installed at the entrance to The Chatfeild-Roberts Library. This year funds have supported Bursaries, vital improvements to the Pavillion and the creation of a Sports hub amongst
To find out more: www.cheltenhamcollege.org/regular-giving
The Prep The Prep began a period of significant developments in 2015. The Middle School buildings became The Prep’s own Science
The carefully organised layout makes the library experience easy, enjoyable and inspiring and offers an opportunity
and Design & Technology (DT) centre. The Science labs were improved to the standard of the recently refurbished College Science labs whilst the new DT centre was completed in 2016.
to embrace the unique space and make the most of the stunning features.
During 2018, the library, which is at the heart of the school, was further enhanced thanks to generous donations received. A hub, designed to facilitate independent and collaborative research, was created to encourage reading for pleasure in comfortable, visually appealing surroundings.
Looking ahead we are keen to raise funds for the Prep Assembly Hall to create a more versatile and flexible space. We are also hoping to create more outdoor learning spaces and are keen to hear from anyone who would like to get involved. Please do get in touch with the Development office if you would like to find out more.
The Archive: Accessing Our Heritage 2018 has been an exciting year for the Archive. A major piece of archival research, College Echoes, written by Patrick Stevens
The College Collections Catalogue
(BH, 1971) and supported by staff from the Archive, History and Development Departments, has been published with funding from the Cheltonian Society. Commemorating the sacrifice of
The Archive Department was also delighted to receive donations to enable us to employ a part-time, two-year
over 3,450 former pupils and staff who fought during WWI, and the 702 men (previously thought to be 675) who gave their lives during the conflict, this volume has been well received by the wider community and was part of our display at the Cheltenham Races “Racing Remembers” November Meet. Alongside this publication, the unveiling of a new, Societyfunded “702 Memorial” outside Chapel acknowledges the impressive research undertaken in the Archive by Patrick, our pupils and College staff past and present! We’re also pleased to announce the commencement of two exciting projects which will improve access to our archive.
The Cheltonian Digitization Project This year the Archive has welcomed generous donations from OCs. These have allowed us to commence the digitization of The Cheltonian. With the first issue dating back to 1866, The Cheltonian is a fantastic resource for OCs and researchers interested in the history of our College, with volumes detailing the changing views, activities and interests of pupils, staff and alumni over our 178-year history. Using the digitized copies – all scanned with OCR character recognition – our staff and fellow researchers may locate words, topics and dates with ease, dramatically reducing the amount of time required searching within each individual volume. Do keep an eye out for the first couple of volumes which will be shared with the wider community in the near future!
Jennifer Galloway
post to begin a Collection Catalogue of records, art and artefacts belonging to Cheltenham College, Cheltenham College Preparatory School and the Cheltonian Society. Jennifer Galloway was appointed as Cataloguing Archivist in September 2018 and has already established a comprehensive structure of our collections using archival cataloguing software (SDS Archive Virtual). This project is a critical first phase; in the short term, it will allow staff to locate material and undertake research far more efficiently. Our long-term goal is to use the catalogue structure to embark on a second phase, whereby: • Archival material will be prioritised for in-depth research and permanent display, based on the interests and needs of our College community; • The catalogue will allow for an accurate assessment of the extent of our collections and any new or ongoing conservation requirements, which might require further funding. Our sincere thanks to the funders of both projects; we look forward to updating you with our progress over the coming years! If you would like more information or wish to use the Archive, please feel free to contact us at archives@cheltenhamcollege.org and we’ll be happy to help. If you would like to support the Archive in any way please do not hesitate to contact the Development office.
Rachael Merrison, Records & Heritage Manager Jennifer Galloway, Cataloguing Archivist Katie Barrett, Archive Assistant
Remember College in your Will A legacy donation is one of the most meaningful gifts you can give. It is also one of the simplest and most flexible ways of supporting College, and allows you to support the school in a way in which you may not be able to during your lifetime. Whatever the size, legacies directly benefit College, its pupils and staff. Legacy bequests are a very tax-efficient way of donating as they are free from Inheritance Tax, and gifts of shares and property are exempt from Capital Gains Tax. Gifts may be directed towards specific areas of College life, or left without restrictions for allocation to wherever the need is greatest.
How does a legacy gift help College? College needs funds, not only to maintain our historic buildings, but also to upgrade our facilities to keep up to date with 21st Century learning. These developments are all costly and cannot be provided through fees alone but rely on donations. We also want to continue to provide bursaries for able and deserving students.
Those who have chosen to support College with a legacy will be thanked in their lifetime. All those who have made provision for College in their will are invited to become members of The Hugh Reeves Society. Hugh Reeves was one of the greatest benefactors College has ever had. A solicitor by profession, he was a member of College Council from 1929 until his death in 1952. The Hugh Reeves Society was set up in 2002 and members are invited to an annual lunch with the Head at College. A legacy gift is an excellent way to provide for the people who are important to you, help causes you support and to honour the influences that have shaped your life. Your legacy for Cheltenham College will ensure that we can go forward into the future with confidence. To find out more about becoming a member of The Hugh Reeves Society or how to create a legacy for College, please contact the Development Office.
“Gifts left by Old Cheltonians have always made a very important contribution to the well being of Cheltenham College and my own time spent there was, without doubt, greatly enhanced by the many generous benefactors” General Sir Michael Rose KCB, CBE, DSO, QGM, DL (Cheltondale 1953 - 1958)
Thank youfor College and the Prep New Era Thank you to all those who have made donations College Charitable Trust ornow haverivals attended a in the catering, delivering a facility that the best A very warm welcometo tothe Cheltenham fundraising event supporting College between 1st January 2018 and 31stbut December We would also like to express sector, we’ve also2018. completed the second phase of our Flourish 2019. our gratitude to all those who wish their support to remain anonymous. new girls’ boarding house, ‘College Lawn’, taking the senior roll The past year has been a busy and eventful one. Not only did Christopher Adams BH, 1957Dawson very we see Crispin ably lead College during the Nicholas Adams S, 1992 interregnum that followed Alex Peterken’s Lawrence Anderson Th, 1959 departure 12 months ago, but we’ve also Phil Attwell Bursar had the great pleasure of welcoming Nicola Huggett as Warren Ayres Xt, 1966 Head of Cheltenham College David Bartholomew Xt, We’ve 1970 all been deeply and Tom O’Sullivan as Head of the Prep. impressed by the enthusiasm, ambition and sheer energy they David Bennett Ch, 1976 share and we look forward to exciting times ahead, with Nicky and Tom at the helm of our two schools. Benjamin Bennett H, 1958 2018 also saw the arrival of a new Bursar in the shape of H, 1980 Phil Attwell, who joined us in April from the University of Exeter. Phil has wasted no time getting know College and Christopher Bennett H, to 1975 is already working with the Heads and Council on the estate Edward Blissfor the next stage of our development NH, 1954 – more of masterplan whichBlowers we’ll share with you in the months Brian Pastahead. Parent
Charles Bennett
And developments in the past year haven’t only been about Martin Bowen Current Parent people – we’ve seen major facilities improvements too. Not only have we undertaken a major investment Peter Bowman L, 1969 in College
above 700 for the first time in our history. These are exciting, successful times for College and the Prep, and we’re confident Karen Ellis Current Parent of more to come – there really is a sense of a new, and very Robert Epton NH, 1952 bright era beckoning. But of course none of this would be possible Alan Foster Xt, 1965without your
help. We are immensely grateful for the continuing support
Peter 1962 of theHammerson many parents, Old CheltoniansL,and friends of College who have helped us deliver key development projects in the Past Staff Member past year – some of which you can read about over the next few pages. Thank you – and please don’t forget that the very Matthew Hind W, 1986 competitive environment we operate in, means that sustaining Tom Hooper is as important as ever Ch,- your 1985generous our momentum support will remain a vital element inBH, securing Nicholas Howell 1963 the future of this great school for generations to come.
Andrew Harris
Nicola Huggett
Head
John Hyatt
Xt, 1964
Robert James William Straker-Nesbit
H, 1951
Along with my Council colleagues, I very much look forward to seeingHughes you at a College, Prep or Cheltonian Thomas NH, 1997Society event in 2019. With my very best wishes,
President of Cheltenham College Bridget Jepson Hon Council OC Ann Johnson
Past Parent
Simon Bullers
S, 1987
James Kellie
BH, 1957
Nicholas Burge
BH, 1979
Malcolm Leeding
DB, 1958
Ian Burns-Thomson
DB, 1951
Michael Lock
S, 2004
Sir Edmund Burton
Th, 1961
James MacKaness
H, 1975
Anne Cadbury
Hon OC
Mike Marx
Th, 1971
Jae Chalfin
L, 1996
John Maxwell
L, 1960
John Champion
Staff Member
Patrick McCanlis
BH, 1966
John Chatfeild-Roberts
L, 1980
Ivan McMeekin
NH, 1952
Mr & Mrs Chesterfield
Past Parents
John McMeekin
L, 1955
Giles Cook
L, 1964
Michael McWhinney
BH, 1958
Richard Corbett
Current Parent
Sir Michael McWilliam
Ch, 1952
Karen Davies
Past Staff Member
Ian Moody
Ch, 1946
Paul Davies
BH, 1969
Michael Muller
Th, 1969
Christiane Dickens
Staff Member
David Noble
NH, 1981
Timothy Douglas-Riley
BH, 1968
Stephen Page
H, 1964
Thank you continued David Panton
BH, 1968
Simon Williams
NH, 2000
Simon Pattinson
NH, 1962
Peter Wynter Bee
L, 1973
John Pearson
Friend of College
John Yendall
Ch, 1970
Andrea Ramsey
Past Parent
Robert Yorath
NH, 1972
Matthew Rees
NH, 1989
David Young
Ch, 1960
Robert Sanders
Xt, 1958
Edward Sealy
BH, 1994
Companies
Michael Seddon
Ch, 1959
Charles Seltman
H, 1966
David Sewell
DB, 1959
Norman Skitt
Ch, 1944
Nicholas Shryane
Th, 1974
Dr & Mrs Sloan
Hon OC
Peter Smallwood
OJ
Christopher Smyth
Past Parent
Kirk Steel
Past Staff Member
Julius Steinert
L, 1998
Michael Stephens
L, 1959
Every effort has been made to ensure that these details are correct, but we apologise for any errors or omissions. We will be happy to publish corrections in the next issue of Flourish.
Robert Stephens
H, 1955
Legacies Received
Harold Stranks
H, 1948
David Cooper
L, 1951
Michael Swiney
NH, 1969
Alan Ruxton
Past Parent
Richard Thomas
NH, 1953
John Woolley
Ch, 1935
Robert Thompson
L, 1984
Jeremy Tong
H, 1995
Daniel Townley
Staff Member
Ted Tuppen
Past Parent
Mike Vernell
BH, 1968
Philip Weaver
Ch, 1975
Christopher Wegerif
NH, 1951
William Whittuck
NH, 1960
Bernard Williams
NH, 1950
CETA Evans Jones Ltd HR Owen Jupiter Asset Management MB Partners Piercefield Oliver Redrow Savills The Old Station Nursery
You can support College and The Prep online www.cheltenhamcollege.org/about-us/college-community/supporting-college or get in touch with us on the contact details below:
Development Director Christiane Dickens c.dickens@cheltenhamcollege.org +44 7881 850206 Deputy Development Director Sebastian Bullock s.bullock@cheltenhamcollege.org +44 7900 680891 Cheltenham College Charitable Trust. Registered Charity No. 1006429