Supporter Update

RECORD NO. OF DONATIONS

The final week of the Spring Term 2023 ended on a high as we hosted our first ever LWC Giving Day on Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th March in aid of our Centenary Appeal.

We were humbled and deeply moved by the generosity of our global community as we welcomed a record number of new donors. We received a total of 631 donations which is an incredible figure. 60% of the donations were first-time donors to LWC with donations ranging from £1-£5,000 and the average gift being £143.

The Giving Day was not just about donations, it was about a global community coming together and celebrating our first 100 years of philanthropy here at LWC.

Sam Corfield, Development Director

Donors were asked to choose from one of three Appeals: The Foundation, The Foundationer Extras Campaign or the Centenary Sculpture Appeal.

Thank you to each and every one of you for the donation that you made.

We were so grateful to have your support and could not have achieved these wonderful figures without you. Sternians, current and former LWC parents, governors, staff and friends of the College all dug deep and made either postal or online donations through our bespoke Giving Day website.

The Development Team had organised fun activities across the campus that encouraged staff and pupils to celebrate the two-day event. This included sporting challenges like putting, cycling and rowing. The Medical Centre trained 100 pupils with essential first aid skills. Each House took part in a Bake-Off as well as other fun activities such as discos, quiz nights and stair climbing challenges! The Music Department ran a 100 Songs from 100 Musicals sing-a-thon and the Catering Team stepped up with a multitude of initiatives that further highlighted the unique community spirit here at Long Sutton.