Thank You from The Head
As we head towards a challenging period for independent schools, the support of the Fettes community is invaluable. The Fettes Foundation will be ever more important in the years ahead as we deliver on our plans for the students and school.
I want to say thank you to everyone – parents, Old Fettesians, former staff and friends of Fettes - who chooses to give back in recognition of what a Fettes education means. Whether that is financially through generous donations to the Fettes Foundation, or through volunteering your time to build our Old Fettesian network or Career Partnership programme, I am truly grateful.
This report is a reflection of the generosity, dedication and kindness that our community fosters, from supporting students on bursaries to providing inspiring careers advice for those planning their futures.
Donors and volunteers make a real difference. You are part of what makes Fettes the special place it is today. However, Fettes does not stand still, and the ongoing backing of our community is vital in helping us achieve our ambitions as we move forward and seek to remain the school of choice.
Thank you again for making 2023-24 a successful year, which you can read more about in the pages ahead. Your continued encouragement is so appreciated.
Helen F Harrison Head of Fettes College
Transformational Bursary Support
Foundation donors play an important role in supporting our bursary programme. In 2023-24 we received generous donations to support students on bursaries across the school.
Current bursary award holder Edward reflects on the impact of his time at Fettes and the difference your giving makes:
As I come into my last year at Fettes, I have truly taken a different perspective on this great opportunity I have been granted as a bursary recipient. I still remember the joy 13-year-old me felt knowing that I could attend such a great school. Here at Fettes from the first day I arrived, I have been given confidence within the classroom and on the hockey pitch to perform to the best of my ability. I have always been encouraged to grasp the vast number of opportunities this school has to offer and for that I am truly grateful.
My love for hockey has been encouraged, enabling me to further develop my skill level through not only the great facilities at Fettes, such as the McMurray Astro, but also the amazing coaching staff I have been surrounded by. Balancing hockey training and schoolwork has required me to improve my time management skills, supported by teachers who took the time to help me.
64 students on bursaries in 2023-24
Here
at Fettes from the
first day I arrived, I have been given confidence within the classroom and on the hockey pitch to perform to the best of my ability.
Edward
My favourite part of being a Fettesian is boarding. Boarding has taught me so many key life skills, even ones so simple such as laundry and the effort that goes into tidying! It has given me friends who I’m sure I will have for life. But more importantly it has taught me key virtues. Every morning my Housemaster, Mr McCowan Hill, told us his 3 non- negotiables: be KIND, TOLERANT and HARD WORKING. These are values that I feel everyone should aspire to have. Fettes to me feels like my second home and I am sure I will miss it when I leave Upper Sixth.
In the future, I am hoping to study physiotherapy at university. Physiotherapy is a degree in which I feel Fettes has prepared me for. To be a physio, people often think you must be a people person. If you would
I can confidently say when I first joined Fettes, I was a shy young teenager who could barely look people in the eye, but I feel that Fettes has built my confidence up and made me a confident young man, who holds close the values of kindness, tolerance and hard work.
Finally, I just want to say thank you to Fettes Foundation donors for helping to make my Fettes experience, and the experience of so many other bursary award holders, possible.
Projects
In 2023-24, a number of Foundation donors chose to direct their gifts towards specific projects, some of which are featured here. We are hugely grateful for these contributions which help us deliver the best experience that we can to students at Fettes.
Sports GPS Trackers
“The GPS trackers have been an absolute game changer for our students and coaches and there have been multiple benefits. The GPS data allows players to compare their performances with teammates and has created a much more competitive culture within our sports teams. Sharing and discussing the data has fostered a sense of camaraderie and team cohesion.
Players are celebrating each other’s achievements which has had a fantastic impact on motivation and has encouraged a culture of learning. We receive key pieces of data that we can use alongside data from the video footage from matches and this has allowed players and coaches to highlight clear strengths and weaknesses with individuals and teams.”
Dave Allan, Head of Athletic Development
Refurbishment of History Study Area
“The History office has been a great space for me to use. With the Lower Sixth being required to work around school during their free periods, this means that traditional spaces such as the library were overwhelmed with students. As a History student the office provides a small, productive and helpful environment for me to be able to complete my work outside of class. Being surrounded by History students means any discussion is likely productive and on the odd occasion of a History teacher working in the space, this provides me with a great opportunity to ask questions and seek support. I am grateful for the department and the school for investing in this space through Foundation donations, and I continue to use it on a daily basis.
Benedict L, Upper
Sixth Student
“The bikes have been a huge hit in Arran and are used incredibly frequently! You will often see Arran boys exploring our wonderful campus after 6pm on weekdays and throughout the weekends. Teamwork, leadership and fitness
levels have all improved, let alone the boys getting to know our campus incredibly well, which will only help them as they move into the senior school.”
Richard Mill, Arran Houseparent
Third Form Ancient Olympics Day 2023
“Westartedthedayoffbysplittinginto10 differentteamsidentifiedbytheircoloured teamt-shirts.Afterthewarmwelcome,we weregiveninterestinginformationaboutour OlympicsDayandhowitcorrelatedtowards theancientOlympics;theirsimilaritiesand differences.Thereweremanyeventsyou couldparticipatein:discus,javelin,longjump, theStadionrace,“armour”racingwhichwas doneincricketgear.Aftertheevents,there wasaminiprize-givingandallthewinnerswere givenanoliveleafwreathbyanOFOlympian. AfterthiswehadatalkfromanOlympian,this wasveryfunandinteresting,thenwehada longtalkaboutthesiteofOlympiaandother factsaboutancientGreece,the winner of the quizfromthemorningwasthenrevealedand theygottheprivilegeofgoingtothefrontof
thequeueforadeliciousGreekfeast.Itwas a longandbusyday,buteveryonereally enjoyedit.”Student Feedback
“Thankyousomuchforsupportingthisevent. Thestudentshadabrilliantdayandlearneda lotabouttheClassicalWorldaswellashaving funanddoingsomethingabitdifferent.”
Clare McDonnell, Head of Classics
Career Support
The Fettes Career Partnership programme provides real-world knowledge and guidance from parents, Old Fettesians and others who are willing to volunteer their expertise. We are so grateful to be able to offer students, alumni and parents the opportunities to connect, explore and develop their careers thanks to the support of the Fettes community.
In 2023-24, more than 100 members of the Fettes community gave their time and insights across a varied programme:
• Sixth Form Talk with ultra-runner Nicki Lange (Ca 2008 – 2010)
• Commemoration Weekend Careers Lunch
• Fettes College Law Society Sessions with Barrister, Zara McGlone (Inv-CW 2000-2007), Lawyer, Tom Usher (JS-Gl 1979-1986), and Barrister, Benedict Morillo (PS-Mo 2006-2016)
• Practice Oxbridge Interviews
• University Roadshow
• This Will Be Your World: Climate with WaiShin Chan (Gl 1993-1998) and Hamish Goldie-Scott (Ar 1967-1972)
• Career Insights into Finance & Economics, Creativity, Media & Publishing, Studying in the USA
• Middle School Diploma Launch
• Higher Education & Careers Expo
• Third Form Keynote Visit by Ella Robertson McKay (CW 2006-2010), Managing Director, One Young World
• This Will Be Your World: Inequality with Hamish McRae (CW 1957-1962) and Nicholas Burnett (CE-Ar 1963-1968)
• Business Networking in London hosted by Harriet Murray (CE 1994-1998) at Hunters Law LLP
• Bestselling Author Visit: Elizabeth Macneal (Inv-CW 2000-2007)
• Young OFs suppor ting the Upper Sixth in their Leavers’ Week
Insights into Finance & Economics (Alison Freshwater (CW 1993-1998))
Talk with Nicki Lange (Ca 2008 – 2010)
Practice Oxbridge Interviews
We are very thankful to the parents, Old Fettesians and teachers who help us every year with Practice Oxbridge Interviews. In 2023-24, 44 applicants from Fettes and local Edinburgh schools were interviewed.
“I found the interview enormously beneficial. I felt it challenged me and gave me a realistic expectation about how the real interview would be conducted. I am enormously grateful for this opportunity.”
Higher Education & Careers Expo
In addition to speaking to representatives from almost 40 universities and organisations, 300 students from Fettes and local Edinburgh schools greatly appreciated the opportunity to explore career paths with
“My son found this particularly useful and talked to quite a few experts.”
40 industry experts from our supportive alumni and parent community.
Experts represented a huge range of career areas from technology to medicine and international development to product design.
“Very good interaction and good networking.”
There are more than 2,400 users on fettescommunity.org and 39% are willing to help with advice, mentoring or internships at various stages of the career journey. Thank you to those who are supporting others in the community by doing this.
Law Society with Tom Usher (JS-Gl 1979-1986)
The Fettes Community
We owe a huge debt of gratitude to the many volunteers who help to keep the Fettes family connected across the world. Without their loyal support, Fettes would not have the warm and vibrant network to make our community feel welcome, wherever they live, work or travel.
Highlights of the year for the Old Fettesian Association included a sold-out Commemoration Weekend, the 150th anniversary of Glencorse House, the London Carol Service and many global events along with the delivery of over 6,000 copies of the OF Newsletter by post or email. Thank you to the OFA Committee in 2023-24:
• Carla Bannatyne (Inv-CE 2005–2013) (Hon. Treasurer)
• Philip Church (JS-Gl 1985–1993) (Vice President)
• Abigail Gliksten (Ar 2009–2011)
• David Hay (Ca 1991–1996)
• Roy Leckie (Ca 1985–1990) (OF Governor)
• Richard Llewellyn (Mo 1987–1992) (President)
• Cordelia Pilz (Ar 1982–1984) (Hon. Secretary)
• Nigel Shepherd (Mo 1975–1979)
In the USA, our charity Friends of Fettes College Inc. (FFC Inc.) organised enjoyable events in Washington DC and New York, attended by Michael Stitt, Director of Development.
For 25 years, FFC Inc. has supported the Fettes community in the USA and raised funds for a variety of projects including the Spens Building, Library, Pipe Band and Digital Archives. In 2023-24, Trustees chose to raise funds for bursaries at Fettes and nearly £13,000 was donated. Thank you to our donors in the USA, and the following FFC Inc. Board Members, for all that they do:
• Richard Blackett (Ki 1969–1974)
• Alison Brown (Ca 1973–1975)
• Nicholas Burnett (CE-Ar 1963–1968)
• Sandy Causey (CE-SH 1968–1972) (until Jan 2024)
• Graham Cole (Ca 1961–1962)
• Isla Fletcher (CW 2004–2008)
• Rupert Hammond-Chambers (JS-Gl 1979–1986)
• Elena Jacque (Inv-CW 1994–2002) (Secretary)
• Brock Landry (Mo 1965–1966) (Treasurer)
• Louise Linton (Ar 1995–1998)
• Gregor MacLennan (Ki 2003–2008)
• Kenneth Milton (Inv-Gl 1991-1994)
• Jones Pharr (Ca 1995–1996) (President)
• Gil Schmidt
• Markos Symeonides (Inv-Ki 1993–1997)
In 2023-24, events were held in the following locations, with many thanks to our 34 Regional Reps and hosts:
• Hong Kong
• London
• Singapore
• Edinburgh
• Newcastle
• North West England (Altrincham)
• Dubai
• British Columbia
• New York
• Washington DC
• South West England (Bath)
• Milan
We were also delighted to see the launch of OF mixed touch rugby in London this year, as well as the continued contributions of the OF Golfing Society. Our thanks go to those involved in organising this.
Interested in holding an event in your region or coming back to visit Fettes? Please email fettes.community@fettes.com
The Fettes Foundation
In 2023-24, we were delighted to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Fettes Foundation. During the past 25 years, over £20 million has been raised by generous donors, towards capital projects such as Westwoods and the Spens Building, to annual appeals, and to the endowment fund.
The impact of these contributions cannot be understated, and the level of support has been humbling. Donations and legacies have been truly instrumental in supporting the ambitions of Fettes and we would like to say a massive thank you to each and every donor. No matter the size of the gift, please know that you are making a difference.
We would also like to thank the twelve Trustees who give their time and guidance to the Foundation:
•Jeremy Beeton (Ca 1967–1971)
•John Lang (Ca 1962–1967, Staff 2005–2010)
•Marc Lino
•Barrie Lloyd (Ki 1953–1958)
•Carlos Mirand a
•Sarah Murray
•Cath Parbrook
•Al astair Salvesen (Mo 1954–1960)
•Nadeem Sar war
•Alex Torrens (Ca 2000–2006)
•Natasha Toub
•Eric Young (Ar 1969–1974) (Chair)
Donor List 2023-24
We are hugely grateful to everyone who made a gift, of any size, to the Fettes Foundation between 1st September 2023 and 31st August 2024. Names showing * are donors who have given for at least three consecutive years. Names showing ** have given for at least five consecutive years and names showing + have generously given for at least ten consecutive years.
Founder
Mr M Polyakov & Mrs K Polyakova*
P C M Thompson (Ki 1957-1962)*
Patron
Friends Of Fettes College Inc.**
Mr M I Glass (CW 1949-1954) (deceased)
I M M Gray (Ki 1958-1963) (deceased)
W E Hogg (Ca 1944-1947)
The Li Family**
Mr A Mohamed & Mrs F Maniku
Mercedes-Benz Edinburgh*
The Murray Foundation*
Professor Ian Stewart (Gl 1937-1941) (deceased)
Steward
Aardvark Safaris
The Hinshelwood Gibson Trust**
Mr G L Kim & Mrs S Lee
Mr J Kim
Professor Malcolm Lyons (SH 1941-1946) (deceased)
R J C Mallinson (Mo 1944-1947) (deceased)
Mr & Mrs P Melody**
Mr & Mrs J Reynolds
C R Sanderson (Gl 1959-1964)+
Donor
Mr & Mrs I Abson**
Mr & Mrs S K Agyei**
S E Aitchison (Ar 1967-1972)
R D Alston (Ca 1987-1992)+
Mr & Mrs R Andrews+
Mrs U A Aring (née Dinnis)(CW 1994-1996)
Professor Malcolm Baird (Gl 1949-1953)+
C T Balbach (Gl 1986-1987)**
Mr A Balbi & Ms S Diering
Mr W Balogun & Mrs L Balogun-Wilson
Mr S J Barclay
Dr & Mrs M M Best
Lord Biddulph+
Mr & Mrs S Bird
Mr & Mrs G Y Birrell+
Mr I Blelloch
H R H Bonnin (Ca 2016-2018)*
Mr G Borsani & Mrs B Incerti
Brackloch Trust+
A M D Bradford (Gl 1962-1967)
Mr G Brar & Mrs D Kaur
Dr A K Brown (Ca 1973-1975)*
Miss S E Brown (née Kenny)(Ar 1992-1997)
Mr HWD (Gl 1972-1976) & Mrs L Bruce-Watt+
Mrs A M M Buchan-Heelas (Inv-Ar 1998-2006)+
I D Burns (CW 1947-1951)
Professor Ian Campbell
Mr & Mrs J Carnegie*
P S Chalmers (Mo 1970-1974)
Mr R Szeto & Ms W Chan
Donors in 19 countries
£500,000+ raised in 2023-24, with more than half of this towards bursaries
R M Clark (Ki 1989-1994)+
His Hon Anthony Cleary OBE (CW 1959-1964)+
Mr W T M Cleghorn*
Dr J Clunie & Ms M Wu
S M Clunie (Ki 1989-1990)+
W G Cole (Ca 1961-1962)+
Dr E K Collins (Staff 1973-1978)
I S B Couper (Mo 1957-1961)+
R S Cowie (CW 1953-1958)+
Mr V G B Cushing (Staff 1982-1985)*
J V A Cuthbert (Ki 1949-1953)
D A Davidson (Ar 1975-1980)+
J D Davidson (CW 1962-1966)+
R J Davidson (Ki 1959-1964)+
Mr & Mrs A Desson*
G J Dickson (Ki 1971-1972)
Mr R H Douglas CBE DL FRSA (Ki 1962-1966)
Mr & Mrs A Douglas Miller
I A Dowell (Ca 1970-1974)*
Ms L C Duff (née Bennett)(Ar 1988-1993)
J W Dunlop (Mo 1974-1979)
M L Dunstan (CE 1954-1959)
Sir David Durie KCMG (Mo 1958-1963)+
Mr AA (Prep School Headmaster 2003-2022)
& Mrs J Edwards
G M Farquharson (Inv-Mo 1995-2001)+
N H Ferguson (CW 1959-1964)+
Mr M Ferguson ARIBA (CE 1946-1951)+
C J W Ferguson (JS-Ki 1990-1996)+
D G R Ferguson (Gl 1955-1960)
Mr D M Filshill OBE (CE 1949-1952)
R J Findlay (JS-Gl 1984-1991)+
Mr A G Fox WS (Mo 1959-1964)**
Mr & Mrs R L O Fyffe+
R Fyffe (Inv-Mo 1997-2003)**
I R Gardiner (CW 1954-1959)
W L Geddes (Mo 1937-1942) (deceased)+
Mr MJ (Ki 1962-1967) & Mrs C Gibson+
Mr & Mrs K Gibson
R M Gilmour (Ca 1958-1962)
J R Giovannoni (Ki 1989-1994)+
Mr & Dr A Golding
Dr D E Graham (Ki 1946-1950)
R G Grant (Gl 1944-1948)
Mr & Mrs K Grant
Dr R R C Guion (Ca 1964-1968)
Mr & Mrs W S Harvey**
Dr I F C Hay (Gl 1968-1972)+
H Hellewell (CE 1959-1964)**
I G Henderson (Ki 1936-1939) (deceased)
F R Herzberg (Ki 1970-1975)
Mr & Mrs M Hilton
N J Hilton (Inv-Ki 1960-1964)
J A Horwood (Ki 1969-1973)+
Mr E Humphrey
Mr & Mrs G Jack
Ms E A Jacque (née Poleganova) (Inv-CW 1994-2002)
Mr CD (Ca 1983-1988) & Mrs C Johnston+
Mr DG (Ca 1953-1958) & Mrs J Johnston
Mr & Mrs D Kaspar
Mr & Mrs I Kennedy
A J S Kennedy (JS-Gl 1984-1991)+
A R B Knott (JS-Gl 1975-1979)+
N A Kraunsoe (CW 1956-1961)
C W Laing (Ca 1949-1953)
DG Lawrence MA (Oxon) FRSA (CE 1964-1968)+
P R Leckie (Gl 1971-1975)+
Mr A G Lewis & Mrs N Mikami*
D D Lindsay (PS-Ki 2010-2016)*
Linton Charitable Trust*
Mr RANR (Mo 1987-1992) & Mrs P Llewellyn
B J Lugg (Ca 1967-1972)
Mr R Luyken+
N MacDonald
Oldest donor: 103
Youngest donor: 25
D W A Macdonald (Gl 1947-1950)+
Mr & Mrs R Maclay
C H MacLean (Ca 1981-1985)+
G C MacLennan (Ki 2003-2008)
Mr G MacMillan
N M Macnaughtan WS (CE 1946-1950)
T H McAdam (Ar 1974-1978)+
D C McBeath (Ar 1972-1974)+
Miss L S McLaren (JS-CW 1984-1991)+
Mrs R Melrose (née Ireland)(Staff 2019 - )*
Dr C A Merchant (Gl 1971-1976)+
Colonel K N A Millar OStJ (Ca 1959-1964)+
K A Milton (Inv-Gl 1991-1994)
S W Mitchell (Ki 1978-1982)+
Mr & Mrs T S D Morton
W G Munro (CW 1951-1956)
I H Nicholson (Ca 1953-1957)
Dr Colin H R Niven OBE (Staff 1965-1973)+
Mr & Mrs R Parbrook**
A Park (Ki 1965-1970)+
D M Paterson (Mo 1959-1963)+
I J C Paterson (Ar 1971-1976)+
Mr M C G Peel (Staff 1983-2007)**
J Y I Pharr (Ca 1995-1996)
Ms N Pickavance (née Gilchrist) (Staff 2015-2023)**
Mrs C E D Pilz (née Harrison)(Ar 1982-1984)
A R Porteous (CE 1950-1955)+
Sir William Purves
D K Rae (Gl 1955-1959)**
Mr & Mrs A Rafiqpoor
Mr R H Reid LLB (CW 1964-1969)+
Mr J D Rew FFA (Ki 1960-1964)
Mrs S A C Reynolds (née Aguilar) (PS-CE 2005-2010)*
Mr & Mrs B Robertson+
M Rohrig (Gl 1998-2000)+
Mr I Spodin & Mrs M Salii-Spodin
Miss H S Salmond (CW 1987-1992)**
Mr KG (Mo 1962-1967, Staff 2010-2013)
& Mrs L Sanderson
Mr G Schmidt**
Ms E Logan & Mr J Collins
W F Sharp (Ca 1945-1951)
J D R Shaw (Mo 1935-1940)
Mr DM (CW 1954-1959) & Mrs E Simpson+
A G J Smith (Mo 1968-1973)+
N C Souter (Ca 1961-1965)
J Srivastava (Ki 2006-2011)**
Mr & Mrs A Srivastava
R D A Swan (Ki 1963-1968)+
M Symeonides (Inv-Ki 1993-1997)**
Mr & Mrs T Taji**
W G R Thomson (Ca 1964-1968)**
N D Thomson (CW 1950-1955)+
Mr M T Thyne (Staff 1988-1998)+
Dr A M M Todd (CE 1962-1966)+
Dr L Torrens+
The Hon Mr Justice Webster MBE RD (Ki 1953-1959)+
Mr JD (Mo 1987-1990) & Mrs L Weir
Dr J D C Weston Underwood (Ki 1956-1961)+
W S F Wiley (Mo 1951-1955)
M G Williamson (Mo 1956-1961)+
Mr J Wolff & Mrs R Neri-Wolff
B C T Wood (CW 1948-1952)+
Mr & Mrs M Young+
D J Young (Ar 1972-1976)+
Thank you also to our supporters who wish to remain anonymous.
Roll of Honour
This lasting record recognises generous cumulative giving to the Fettes Foundation. We are extremely thankful to these donors and our supporters who wish to remain anonymous.
Legacy gifts are recognised in the year they are received and added to a leatherbound book of bequests in Callover Hall.
Founder
Mr & Mrs BR Aird
The Alston Foundation
TJ Alston (Ca 1963-1968) (deceased)
Mr & Mrs J Bibb
Mr & Mrs S Bird
JRT Blackett (Ki 1969-1974)
Mr & Mrs NR Bolton
Mr & Mrs DJ Brown
Dr T Brown
Mr & Mrs CAM Buchan
SA Cameron (Inv-CW 1954-1958) (deceased)
WT Carnegie (Ca 1950-1955)
Mr A (Inv-Gl 1997-2004) & Mrs S Chen (née Tseng) (Inv-CW 1999-2003)
DJ Christie (Ca 1952-1958) (deceased)
PTC Croker (Staff 1959-1965) (deceased)
DD Dick (Ki 1946-1950) (deceased)
P Fenwick-Smith JP (Gl 1938-1941) (deceased)
HE Ambassador Chief Fernandez (deceased)
The Fettesian Trust
Friends of Fettes College Inc.
AK Gallie (Gl 1935-1940) (deceased)
EC Gallie (Gl 1970-1975)
Gallie Memorial Trust
GR Gallie (Gl 1969-1974)
Mr NJ Galloway & Mrs F McGregor
Sir Bill Gammell (Mo-Ar 1966-1970)
The Estate of MI Glass (CW 1949-1954) (deceased)
Mr CS (Mo 1974-1979) & Mrs J Grassie
Mr & Mrs HM Grossart
Mr & Mrs DF Irvine
The Estate of AKT Jackson (SH 1925-1929) (deceased)
Mr & Mrs SD Jenkins
RF Jones (Mo 1953-1958) (deceased)
Mr & Mrs RK Lancaster
Mr JC (Ca 1962-1967) (Staff 2005-2010)
& Mrs B Lang
The Li Family
Miss J S Lindsay (deceased)
BO Lloyd (Ki 1953-1958)
Professor Malcolm Lyons (SH 1941-1946) (deceased)
The Rt Hon Lord MacLean (CW 1952-1957)
ECS Macpherson (Gl 1955-1960) (deceased)
J Makowski (SH-CE 1944-1948)
Mr & Mrs AS Marson
Mr & Mrs P McKellar
The McNicol Family
Mercedes-Benz Edinburgh
The Millar Trust
SW Mitchell (Ki 1978-1982)
SW Morrison
The Murray Foundation
I Palgrave Brown (SH 1934-1938) (deceased)
The Palgrave Brown Foundation
Mr & Mrs R Parbrook
AJ Pickles (Ca 1962-1967)
Mr M Polyakov & Mrs K Polyakova
Sir David Reid (CW 1960-1965)
The Helen Reid Charitable Trust
RE Robson (CW 1957-1962)
Mr CH (Gl 1954-1958) (deceased) & Mrs E Ross
AEH Salvesen CBE (Mo 1954-1960)
RS Salvesen (Mo 1948-1954)
MJ Scott (SH 1977-1982)
Mr & Mrs DWL Skinner
IC Strachan (Gl 1956-1961)
Mr CA (Ki 1985-1987) & Mrs K Stulz
Mr & Mrs T Tazaki
The Tazaki Foundation
PCM Thompson (Ki 1957-1962)
Mr & Mrs GJ Tuckwell
AAW Waddell (Ca 1946-1951) (deceased)
JH Weston Smith (CW 1945-1950) (deceased)
RA Williamson (Gl 1936-1941) (deceased)
The Young Family
Patron
JR Adam (Ca 1960-1963)
Mr & Mrs RG Adams
JA Aitkenhead (Ca 1964-1969)
Mr & Mrs RN Anderson
Mr & Mrs PP Angell
KD Au
ME Baird (Ca 1951-1956) (deceased)
Mr & Mrs ML Beard
Mr M & Dr M Beko
Professor S & Mrs S Best
Mr & Mrs A Beurrier
Sir John Blelloch KCB (Ca 1944-1949) (deceased)
CCA Bolland (Gl 1959-1963)
GC Bonar (Mo 1950-1955)
Brackloch Trust
RWD Bradford (Gl 1960-1965)
DG Bruce (Ca 1955-1960)
NR Burnett (CE-Ar 1963-1968)
RJ Christian (Ki 1950-1955)
Mrs LA Cradock
NJ Crichton WS (CE 1957-1962)
Mr & Mrs S Daly
Mrs A Denholm Younie
Dr HA Dewar (Ca 1925-1930) (deceased)
G Feng
M Ferguson ARIBA (CE 1946-1951)
JRM Fettes (Mo 1931-1936) (deceased)
Fettes College Thrift Shop
Dr M & Dr A Flynn
BH Gale (SH 1939-1945) (deceased)
MJ Gibson (Ki 1962-1967)
Sir Alexander Glen KBE DSC (Ca 1926-1930) (deceased)
GAL Gordon (Ki 1934-1939) (deceased)
The Graham Charitable Trust
Graham’s The Family Dairy
Mr RB Graham
A Graham-Service (Ca 1931-1935) (deceased)
RNS Grandison (Ca 1966-1970)
I M M Gray (Ki 1958-1963) (deceased)
Mr RH Guild (Staff 1950-1981) (deceased)
JAL Gunn (Ki 1947-1953) (deceased)
Dr GKM Hall (SH 1941-1945) (deceased)
JGA Hamilton (Ki 1953-1958) (deceased)
HM Henderson (SH 1940-1945) (deceased)
CF Herzberg (Ki-Gl 1940-1942) (deceased)
The Hinshelwood Gibson Trust
W E Hogg (Ca 1944-1947)
Mr & Mrs CNC Holmes
DO Horne (Gl 1945-1950) (deceased)
Mr & Mrs A Hughes
AC Humphries OBE (SH 1938-1943) (deceased)
Mr PD Hunter
Mr & Mrs S Irving
Mr ZIM Ishak & Mrs HLA Razak
Mr F Jennings & Mrs G Cariaga
Mr & Mrs H Kamarul Bahrin
Mr & Mrs R Karmannyy
DG Lawrence MA (Oxon) FRSA (CE 1964-1968)
Mr SH Leckie OBE
Linton Charitable Trust
Ms LR Linton (née Hay) (Ar 1995-1998)
Mr RANR (Mo 1987-1992) & Mrs P Llewellyn
Mr & Mrs AW Lockhart
GGS Macarthur (CE 1956-1961)
DWA Macdonald (Gl 1947-1950)
Mr CK (deceased) & Mrs F MacLennan
NM Macnaughtan (CE 1946-1950)
Mr A Mohamed & Mrs F Maniku
Mr & Mrs DL Masters
Mr C (Ki 1958-1963) & Mrs E McArthur (both deceased)
TC McCreath (SH 1944-1947) (deceased)
Mr & Mrs S McIntosh
Mr & Mrs P Melody
Mr & Mrs E Morita
Mr & Mrs D Murray
IH Nicholson (Ca 1953-1957)
Mr M Nikiforov & Mrs G Sadovnikova
Mr & Mrs B O’Dwyer
The Old Fettesian Association
A Park (Ki 1965-1970)
Mr & Mrs D Park
SW Park (Ki-Gl 1939-1943) (deceased)
Mr & Mrs GD Paterson
FSG Pearson (Gl 1948-1953) (deceased)
Miss CS Peng (Inv-CE 1998-2005)
Mr & Mrs T Petra
CD Pighills (Staff 1960-1975)
RS Pringle WS (Mo 1966-1971)
Sir William Purves
Mr & Mrs L Radu
BLK Rae (Gl 1960-1964) (deceased)
DK Rae (Gl 1955-1959)
IB Rae (Gl 1961-1965)
DC Rounthwaite (Ca 1935-1940) (deceased)
Saltire Roofing & Building
CR Sanderson (Gl 1959-1964)
KG Sanderson (Mo 1962-1967) (Staff 2010-2013)
MB Sarre (Ca 1947-1952)
Savills UK Ltd
Dr DL Seager (Gl 1954-1959) (deceased)
JDR Shaw (Mo 1935-1940)
Mr & Mrs AG Shepherd
Dr D & Mrs J Simpson
Mr & Mrs NK Skeoch
JL Solow (JS-Ki 1973-1978)
Mr & Mrs AC Stewart
Professor IG Stewart (Gl 1937-1941) (deceased)
M Symeonides (Inv-Ki 1993-1997)
FH ten Bos (Gl 1951-1955) (deceased)
WGR Thomson (Ca 1964-1968)
AW Thornton MBE (Ca 1971-1973)
Dr A Tong
Y Tsuji (SH 1978-1983)
GHW Waddell (Ca 1977-1982) (deceased)
& Mrs M S Waddell
Mr & Mrs LL Weaver
The Hon Lord Weir
Mr RJ & Dr P Weissen
GG Weston (Gl 1937-1937) (deceased)
Mrs M Weston Smith
ADS Whitelaw (CE 1946-1948) (deceased)
DM Williams (SH 1918-1923) (deceased)
Mr & Mrs N Wilson
Mrs P Wiseman
Mr R Wiseman
Mr & Mrs YM Wong
Wyfold Foundation
Mr & Mrs E Young
EM Younie (SH 1939-1944) (deceased)
7Dental
Steward
Aardvark Safaris
The Marquess of Aberdeen (deceased)
A.I.S. Macpherson Charitable Trust
The Hon Hugh Arbuthnott (Ca 1943-1947 (deceased)
Artemis Investment Management LLP
TL Barclay FRCS FRCSE (Ca 1938-1942) (deceased)
Dr & Mrs M M Best
Mr & Mrs GY Birrell
Miss S E Brown (Ar 1992-1997)
Mr HWD (Gl 1972-1976) & Mrs L Bruce-Watt
Mr & Mrs DR Brynmor Thomas
NME Burn (Ki 1964-1969) (deceased)
DA Cameron (Mo 1946-1951) (deceased)
GT Cameron (Mo 1985-1989)
Mrs JA Campbell (Staff 1995-2007)
Mr & Mrs J Carnegie
Central Scotland Lunch Club
Mr & Mrs EYS Chan
Mr PWV Chun & Mrs S Wong
Mr & Mrs S Cogley
ISB Couper (Mo 1957-1961)
RS Cowie (CW 1953-1958)
J G Cumming (Ca 1949-1954) (deceased)
Mr TW Dai & Ms F Tam
Mr & Mrs A Desson
Mr BAI (SH 1973-1978) (deceased)
& Mrs P Dingwall
RH Dougl as CBE (Ki 1962-1966)
J Dunn (Ca 1955-1958) (deceased)
Dr N & Dr MP Eugenicos
GM Farquharson (Inv-Mo 1995-2001)
Mr & Mrs GM Farquharson
JC Faux FRCS (Gl 1953-1958)
Mrs AJ Forsyth (née Baker) (Ar 1982-1984)
AG Fox WS (Mo 1959-1964)
GK Fraser (Mo 1941-1945) (deceased)
Mr & Mrs DR Giffin
D J Goldie-Scot Esq (Ar 1969-1974)
R J N Hammond-Chambers Esq (JS-Gl 1979-1986)
Dr IFC Hay (Gl 1968-1972)
W Hay (SH 1940-1945) (deceased)
H Hellewell (CE 1959-1964)
JA Horwood (Ki 1969-1973)
W Hynett OBE
Investec
Sir Brian & Lady Ivory
Mr & Mrs CLD James
Mr YS Jeon & Mrs A Cho
Mr & Mrs K Johnson
Mr G L Kim & Mrs S Lee
Mr J Kim
A R B Knott (JS-Gl 1975-1979)
Mr JHY Kwok & Ms LM Fok
BR Landry (Mo 1965-1966)
PR Leckie (Gl 1971-1975)
Mr RM (Ca 1985-1990) & Mrs J Leckie
Mr HY Li & Mrs E Ng
Mr ZJ Lu & Mrs F Dong
Mr R Luyken
D Lyell (Mo 1956-1960) (deceased)
IF Macartney (CE 1947-1952) (deceased)
AM Macpherson (CE 1945-1950) (deceased)
Mr KF Mak & Ms ML Tsang
R J C Mallinson (Mo 1944-1947) (deceased)
Mr & Mrs JD Maxwell
DC McBeath (Ar 1972-1974)
Mr & Mrs AJ McCarroll
Mr & Mrs DW McCorkell
Mr & Mrs MH McCreath
ISS McGlashan (CW 1945-1950) (deceased)
The McGlashan Charitable Trust
Mr & Mrs C McLatchie
ADC McLure (CW 1956-1960) (deceased)
Mr & Mrs D McMillan
HMD McRae (CW 1957-1962)
Mr & Mrs BW Minto
Major AGA Morrison OBE MC (Mo 1956-1961)
RJ Normand MC TD WS (Gl 1926-1930)
(deceased)
AJW Orr (CE 1964-1968)
NRR Paton (CW 1958-1963)
Mrs E Petre
PF Charitable Trust
GDC Preston (SH-CW 1944-1950)
(Staff 1955-1991)
Mr & Mrs OE Radzinsky
PP Ralph (Mo 1945-1950) (deceased)
JF Rankin TD (Ki 1948-1952)
Mr & Mrs G Reid
Dr HW Reid (Ki 1961-1965)
Mr & Mrs J Reynolds
AG Richardson (Ca 1982-1987)
G Schmidt
IM Sim (Ca 1956-1960) (deceased)
D Smith (Gl 1938-1941) (deceased)
Mrs J Smith
JMM Smith (Ca 1944-1949) (deceased)
WS Smith (Ca 1941-1945) (deceased)
RID Souter (Gl 1957-1962)
MCB Spens (Former Headmaster 1998-2017)
Mr & Mrs A Srivastava
DMA Steel (Gl 1950-1956)
MG Stewart (Gl 1953-1956)
RN Strathon MA FRICS (Gl 1952-1957)
Mr & Mrs O Strazding
Mr & Mrs JR Struthers
Mr & Mrs K Tanaka
MD Taylor (Ki 1955-1960)
N D Thomson (CW 1950-1955)
AW Torrens (Ca 2000-2006)
TK Usher (JS-Gl 1979-1986)
Mr & Mrs D B van Horn
Mrs W Vernon-Browne (deceased)
GH Waddell (Ca 1950-1956) (deceased)
RS Waddell (Ca 1945-1950) (deceased)
Mr & Mrs M Walton
DM White (Ki 1953-1958) (deceased)
KCS Young (Ca 1948-1953) (deceased)
Gifts in Wills
Gifts in wills are incredibly special to Fettes, and they provide the opportunity for donors to have a lasting impact on future generations.
In 2023-24, the Fettes Foundation received gifts in wills that supported bursaries, trips and tours for bursary students, and unrestricted funds to be used where the College needs it most. These donations will make a real difference to Fettesians and towards the education we are able to provide.
Remembering the Fettes Foundation (charity no. SC028350) in your will is a simple, tax-efficient way to recognise what Fettes means to you. After taking care of loved ones, if you would like to give something back through a gift in your will, please ask your solicitor for help with this.
We are so grateful to those who choose to leave a gift, of whatever size or type, in their will – thank you.
A Lasting Legacy –
Allardice Centre
We are hugely excited that construction work will begin this year on our new Wellbeing Centre, made possible through a generous legacy from an Old Fettesian, David Allardice (Mo 1978-1984).
The Wellbeing Centre will improve our health and wellbeing facilities and provide a place for innovative and proactive learning about life skills. This new facility will take the traditional Medical Centre out of the main building and bring the school’s medical and other pastoral care facilities together in a purposeful single-story building.
Having a dedicated space as a hub for our wellbeing activities, additional support services and experienced medical team will allow us to fulfil the ambitions we have to be a world-leader in pastoral care.
The impact of this gift will be transformational.
Giving Your Support
The Fettes Foundation raises philanthropic funds to benefit Fettes and its students. We greatly value our donors who make this happen and who care deeply about the future of Fettes. If you would like to continue your giving or make a new gift to support Fettes, please see below on how to do this:
Bank Transfer
Account name:
Fettes Foundation
Account number: 53110850
Sort Code: 20-29-23
Cheque
Payable to the Fettes Foundation and post to Fettes Foundation, Fettes College, Carrington Road, Edinburgh, EH4 1QX
IBAN: GB11BUKB20292353110850
BIC: BUKBGB22
Credit or Debit Card
Give by card: bit.ly/fettesdonation
Direct Debit
Give a regular donation: bit.ly/fettesdirectdebit
Stocks or Shares
Please contact us: foundation@fettes.com
International Giving
For tax-efficient giving in Europe, please visit bit.ly/transnationalgiving. US donations can be made here: bit.ly/fettesdonateUSA
Please get in touch if you would like a confidential discussion on how you can help:
Michael Stitt Director of Development
E: mrj.stitt@fettes.com
T: +44 131 311 6960
M: 07471 950 034
Payroll Giving
Contact your HR department or visit bit.ly/CAFgiveasyouearn for more information on this tax-effective way of giving
Legacy Giving
For information on leaving a gift in your will: bit.ly/fetteslegacy
If you wish to change your contact preferences or update your details, please get in touch by emailing foundation@fettes.com, calling +44 (0)131 241 1003 or writing to our registered office.
The Fettes Foundation is a registered charity in Scotland, No. SC028350. It is a company limited by guarantee in Scotland, No. SC189253, with its registered office at Fettes College, Carrington Road, Edinburgh, EH4 1QX.
