Make a difference by supporting the Freemen’s Foundation Freemen’s was originally set up to provide an education for orphaned children of Freemen of the City of London. The School has changed tremendously since then, but the ethos here remains the same. The new Freemen’s Foundation endeavours to help change lives through bursaries. We are at an exciting point in Freemen’s history and have some ambitious plans: we hope you will want to be a part of them. Can you help us make a difference?
Students at Freemen’s are given opportunities to learn, to lead and to make a difference. Learning is at the heart of school, though it is the journey to learn that is the essential part of our education. We hope to bring out the potential in our young people, whatever their leadership strengths and personal profiles, in order that they can be prepared fully for adulthood. Crucially, we want young people to leave Freemen’s with strong values and a reliable moral compass, with the intention that they will wish to give something back to the communities in which they find themselves. In a world that is increasingly uncertain, we want our alumni to be a reliable presence, keen to act responsibly and apt to be generous with the gifts that they have been given.
Roland Martin, Headmaster
“Receiving a bursary has allowed my daughter to have an amazing opportunity to maximise her potential. She has found the teaching excellent. The enthusiasm, encouragement, support and time given to her by her teachers has been brilliant.”
Parent of current bursary recipient
Giving the gift of a Freemen’s education Since its foundation, Freemen’s has always welcomed pupils from all backgrounds. We know an education here can provide a transformative experience to our students’ lives. However, we do not believe that these opportunities should only be open to those who can afford the fees; we feel that we have a social responsibility to do more. Through the new Freemen’s Foundation, we are committed to offering the educational opportunities to children whose family circumstances would make this opportunity unfeasible. The School Governors have set ambitious targets: by 2022, we should like to be able to provide at least 5% of Freemen’s students, approximately 50 children, with a significant bursary, and there is commitment to grow this even more in the future.
“Before I came here, I felt I had to hide my abilities but now I feel I do not. Freemen’s has given me confidence and a belief in myself.”
Current bursary recipient
Transforming young lives Over the last three years, the number of bursaries awarded has almost tripled, and the number of significant bursaries (80% or more of fees funded) has increased fivefold; but we still have a long way to go. There are many more worthy children who could benefit from a Freemen’s education. None of the support for the Bursary Fund comes from fee income but from donations and Return on Investments, for which we are extremely grateful, but it is important that we grow the pot. We have been working with local charities and cluster groups across Mole Valley, and with children’s charities more widely, to find students for both day and boarding places. It has not been difficult to find bright, capable children with a need to board through our partnership with Royal SpringBoard, and through them, Eastside Young Leaders’ Academy. We continue to explore other ways of finding the right applicants for whom we can make a tangible difference, and who will enhance our community at school and beyond. 2014/15
2015/16
7 BURSARIES
10 BURSARIES 15 BURSARIES 19 BURSARIES
OF WHICH 2 WERE 80%+ FEES FUNDED
Our goal for 2022:
OF WHICH 4 WERE 80%+ FEES FUNDED
2016/17
2017/18
OF WHICH 8 WERE 80%+ FEES FUNDED
OF WHICH 11 WERE 80%+ FEES FUNDED
50 BURSARIES
80%+
FEES FUNDED
Supporting the new Freemen’s Foundation A regular donation, no matter how large or small, can collectively truly make a difference. Donations to the Foundation are eligible for Gift Aid and, in addition, the City of London Corporation will match donations to the Bursary Fund1, including Gift Aid, pound for pound, thereby making a gift go even further.
If as a community the following donations were given for just 1 year
75 PEOPLE GIVE
£10
A MONTH
50 PEOPLE GIVE
£15
A MONTH
50 PEOPLE GIVE
£25
A MONTH
25 PEOPLE GIVE
£50
A MONTH
then Gift Aid was added, plus City of London Corporation match funding... ...we could provide a full bursary for a child from Year 7 onwards for the rest of their Freemen’s education. The City of London Corporation will match donations up to an annual limit of 2.5% of fee income per year.
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We hope that you will consider supporting us to help transform young lives, both now and in the future. If you would like to discuss making a single donation to the new Foundation, please do contact the Development Office. We would be delighted to answer any questions you may have. 01372 822454 development@freemens.org www.freemens.org/supportus
I would like to support the new Freemen’s Foundation I would like to donate towards: Bursaries
Unrestricted Gift
Charity Number & Name: 284769 City of London Freemen's School Bursary Fund
I would like my gift to be treated as anonymous
How to make a regular donation To make a regular donation please visit www.freemens.org/supportus or please use the following information to set up a Standing Order with your bank. Account Name: City of London Freemen School Miscellaneous Income Account Holding Branch: Lloyds Bank PLC- City Office Account Number: 01066329 Sort code: 30-00-02 Payment Reference: Surname + Ffdn
Boost your donation by 25p of Gift Aid for every £1 you donate Charity Gift Aid Declaration: multiple donation In order to Gift Aid your donation, you must tick the box below: I want to Gift Aid my donation of £__________ per__________ (insert donation frequency e.g. month/quarter/year) and any donations I make in the future or have made in the past 4 years to City of London Freemen’s School Bursary Fund. I am a UK taxpayer and understand that if I pay less Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax in the current tax year than the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all my donations it is my responsibility to pay any difference. Please notify us if you want to cancel this declaration, change your name or home address, no longer pay sufficient tax on your income and/or capital gains. If you pay Income Tax at the higher or additional rate and want to receive the additional tax relief due to you, you must include all your Gift Aid donations on your Self-Assessment tax return or ask HM Revenue and Customs to adjust your tax code.
Title:........... First Name:............................................ Surname: . .......................................... Address: . .............................................................................................................................. .................................................................................. Postcode:............................................ Tel:......................................................................................................................................... Email: . .................................................................................................................................. Please return your Gift Aid Declaration to: The Development Office, City of London Freemen’s School, Park Lane, Ashtead KT21 1ET or scan and email it to: development@freemens.org I don’t want to donate at this time but I would like to receive news about the new Freemen’s Foundation and fundraising I don’t want to receive any information from Freemen’s about the new Freemen’s Foundation or fundraising in future
The Development Office City of London Freemen’s School Park Lane, Ashtead KT21 1ET 01372 822454 development@freemens.org www.freemens.org/supportus