Impact Report 2023

2023 IMPACT

the radley foundation and development report

foreword from the foundation trustees

On behalf of the Foundation Trustees, I am delighted to introduce this year’s Impact Report.

Support from the wider Radley community remains unwavering, despite the challenges faced by many of us this year. It is heartening to know that, through thick and thin, the community remains trusting in and dedicated to our work.

It is through philanthropic support of the Foundation that Radley’s ambitions can become a reality. Thank you to each and every one of you who has supported the Radley Foundation, particularly this year. Every donation, no matter how seemingly insignificant, plays a vital role.

There is much to read about in this report, but I would like to highlight the interviews with Radleians Sam and George on pages 4-7. Reading stories such as theirs reminds me of the life-changing impact that is made for so many others, year upon year, thanks to the generosity of the community. As a Trustee, it is possibly the most rewarding part of my role.

As I come to the end of my tenure, I reflect on all of the tremendous developments I have witnessed over recent years. The campus and facilities are top tier. The educational experience of each Radleian is far reaching. And at the heart of this is continued support for the Foundation, for which I and my fellow Trustees are so grateful.

I would like to extend my thanks to Elisabeth Anderson and all members of the Foundation team. I am grateful for their vision, hard work and positivity. I know they will look forward to meeting many of you during the coming year to share stories of further young lives transformed through the generosity of our supporters.

Richard Huntingford (1969, E) Trustee, The Radley Foundation

in their own words

The work of the Foundation continues to be a vital part of wider College strategy. Every gift is helpful as we try to provide the very best educational opportunities in the very best educational environment. Thank you to all who have given, whatever the amount. It means a lot.

The money is just a means to an end, however. The thing that matters is impact. Hence the name of this report. I love the fact that in the pages that follow, the theme is not one simply of numbers raised and campaigns planned, important though they are. There are stories: living proof of the impact donations have in the words of those who benefit. Directly changing lives.

Words on a page are good but better still is meeting the boys and hearing from them in their own words. The donor event earlier in the year was one of the most uplifting occasions of my time at Radley, bringing together donors with boys who are benefitting from their generosity. It was wonderful to hear the boys speak and to see them effortlessly ‘working the room’, happy to recount their experiences and express their pride in the place. It was Radley at its best.

The times ahead will be challenging, of course. We have done remarkably well through the years of Covid and beyond but, whatever we might hope, the future does not look any easier. That said, we look ahead with confidence, and I am hugely grateful to Elisabeth Anderson and her team for their enthusiasm, dedication and commitment to the cause. As we approach our twenty fifth anniversary in 2025, I know those that set up the Foundation would be deeply proud of what we have achieved.

One of those founding influences was John Pattisson, who sadly died last year. He loved Radley – few loved Radley more – and he cared deeply about its future. As I stood at his funeral, looking out over the Cornish countryside, I thought about the fact that he himself benefitted from a funded place. And about the impact he had for over 40 years on Council. The work of the Foundation matters.

John Moule Warden

sam's story

Sam (Shell) joined Radley in September 2022. An exceptionally talented musician as well as a strong academic, Sam gained both a Music Scholarship and Academic Exhibition to attend Radley, and was selected to receive The Hamish Aird Foundation Award. At the end of his Shell year, we caught up with Sam to find out how he had settled into Radley life and ask about his first year.

You’re coming to the end of your Shell year, how have you found your first year at Radley?

At the beginning I was quite homesick, but the dons at Radley are amazing and especially my Tutor, Sub Tutor and PHM, so that went away in the first couple of weeks. I’ve made lots of new friends too, mainly with the music bunch and others in my Social.

How do you find the academic side of Radley?

The dons are brilliant and because there are more sets at Radley it means we can learn at the pace that’s right for us. My last school was quite small so there were only two sets in most subjects. At Radley there are eight sets in Maths so if you’re in the top set it’s really fast moving.

What instruments do you play?

I play French Horn, Bass Guitar and I sing too –it’s quite a variety, but I love all three. I’m in Chapel Choir and Chamber Choir as well as the orchestra and lots of ensembles. I’m in Radley Voices too, it’s a group of between 4 and 18 people of all age groups of boys as well as some dons. We mostly sing pop songs and songs from musicals. At the moment we’re rehearsing Can You Feel The Love Tonight? I particularly enjoy singing in Chapel. I sang a solo in Chapel for both the Remembrance Day Service and also at John Pattisson’s Memorial Service.

As well as taking part in the Music Tour Concert (left), Sam also won the 2023 Gunn Cup with a magnificent performance of Hunter’s Moon by Gilbert Vinter.

What other activities are you enjoying at Radley?

I really enjoy rowing – I’m a cox at the moment. I’d never done anything like that before I came to Radley. I like rugby too, but rowing is my favourite. I currently do two terms of rowing but I’m hoping to do three terms, when I’m allowed to.

What do you like to do in your free time at Radley?

I really like to read, and I’ve also enjoyed playing table tennis and pool in my Social. But I don’t get much free time because I’m kept really busy with my music and rowing now too. On a Tuesday or Thursday afternoon when I’m at the Boathouse, I get off the water, either get the bus or run back to Social, get changed as quickly as I can and then get straight to the Music School for either Horn Ensemble or Brass Group … followed by Choir Practice! I really enjoy it all though, I never feel like I don’t want to go.

What’s been the most memorable experience you’ve had at Radley during your first year?

The Choir Tour to France (well, apart from the fact I was so travel sick!). There were so many different places we visited and sang at, but the most amazing was the Basilica of Sainte-Therese in Lisieux. We sang in the crypt for a service, it was such a great experience. I also played in the orchestra in the Chateau where we were joined by a French orchestra. At the end of the trip, I even got to play my bass guitar for a Jazz Night – that was really fun to do.

Would you like to have a career in music?

I think I’ll probably stick to the academic side for my career, perhaps something in engineering, but I’ll definitely keep playing music because it’s really fun.

george's story

George (6.2) joined Radley in September 2021 having been awarded a Sixth Form Scholarship. Prior to Radley, George was educated in the state sector, attending Desborough College in Maidenhead, one of Radley’s partner schools.

George arrived having received a strong set of GCSE results and was a promising sportsman. He has since excelled at the College and, at the time of writing, is predicted A*, A, A in his A levels, as well as bringing his outstanding rugby talent to the Bigside team. As he reached the end of his two-year Radley journey, we sat down with George to ask him about his experience and his plans for the future.

How did you hear about Radley College?

I was previously at Desborough College in Maidenhead, and first heard about Radley through the partnership work between the two schools. When I was in Year 10, Radley dons came to Desborough to give talks. I remember Mr Noone bringing snakes and one of them slithered over the top of my headmaster's foot … he was terrified of snakes!

What were your first impressions of Radley?

When I first applied, I thought it'd be unlikely I’d be successful because of how different the schools were. When I visited Radley, it felt like a different world.

I’m a bit ashamed to say that my biggest concern was that I thought Radleians would feel “I'm better than you”. But that just wasn’t true, it was the nicest surprise to realise that no one at Radley really cares where you've come from. After just a couple of months, I felt like I'd

known the other boys for years, because, unlike day school, you're with your friends 24/7.

My friends from home were quite sceptical to start with about whether or not I’d change, but they’ve openly told me since that I fundamentally haven’t, which is nice to hear! Although, they do like to tease me that I sound a bit posh now! I don’t think it’s true, but they have to find something. It’s great to now have friends both at Radley and at home that I’m still close to.

What appealed to you most about joining Radley?

The quality of Bigside was definitely one of my strong motivations for applying to Radley. At Desborough, there were some rugby sessions after school, but the main focus was on football. Before Radley, I had played rugby for 13 years for my local Rugby Club – I still go back and play for them and see my friends when I can.

In their own words...

My favourite moments at Radley have to be after winning matches. The atmosphere in the changing room and the bonds you make is something you will remember for the rest of your life. I’ve made some incredible friendships at Radley, especially through rugby.

I’ve enjoyed coaching younger teams – we train with the different year groups which creates a really nice atmosphere as it feels like one club working together. I get a lot out of coaching Shells. You learn the best way to coach because if they don't understand it first time, you have to explain it a different way or demonstrate it – it’s a great lesson.

Have you been involved in Radley’s partnerships?

One of the main memories I will take with me was being part of the Sports Partnerships. Every Wednesday, we would go to two local primary schools to coach children aged 7 and 8 years old. We had to plan the lessons beforehand and then take the session with the children. It was quite challenging because you don’t want to repeat the same thing every week, so we came up with nine different plans – some were more successful than others! The children had so much fun, and you realise they genuinely get excited for you to come each week –it's quite a special thing.

I also took part in the Academic Coaching/Mentoring partnership between Radley and my old school. A 6.1 from Radley and Desborough worked together as Academic Coaches for a Year 9 student from Desborough. It works so well to have a student from each school working together, and we’ve become good friends.

What does the future hold for you?

I’m hoping to join the army and have got through to the final round for a place at Sandhurst from September. It’s very competitive but I managed to get the highest grade of a Category 1 at the Briefing Stage of my application process, so I’m through to the Main Board – which is the final part. My father was a Fire Fighter for 32 years, so I think that sense of service and duty is something that inspired me.

Who has been your favourite Don at Radley (we won't tell!)? It has to be Mr Rathbone. He creates such strong relationships with all the boys, and he has the art of being able to teach you without it feeling like a lesson, which creates a nice dynamic in the classroom. That said, I've never come across a bad don at Radley.

Oh, and my Social Tutor too, Mr King. I think I struck the jackpot with him!

At the end of our chat, George asked if he could add a few words … There is an important message I’d like to share, and that’s to say how grateful I am for the opportunity I've been given to be at Radley. If you'd told me four years ago where I would be, I genuinely wouldn't have believed you. What the Radley dons have done for me during my two years and also all the Radley community for enabling me to be here, it’s been a great privilege and I know these opportunities aren’t given to everyone.

I've enjoyed every minute.

why i give

In 2023, OR Edward Lethbridge made his first donation to the Foundation. His donation was given to the Richard Morgan Award, which provides up to 100% funding for boys whose families would otherwise be unable to afford Radley’s fees. Edward explains his reasons for donating and the impact the generosity of others has had on his life below.

A letter of appreciation

James Batten and Richard Morgan will have made a profound impact on many lives over the course of their distinguished careers. In that respect this story is far from unique. However, I wanted to share this because I expect the majority of memories will have gone unrecorded and it may bring a smile to those who knew one or both of them.

I first met James Batten at St Michael’s School, Tawstock, my prep school where he was Headmaster in my final year. I was his Head of School so we got to know one another as we would speak several times a week. Why he gave up a well-earned retirement having been a celebrated headmaster at King’s College, Taunton, for almost 20 years to help a charming but remote prep school in North Devon, I’ll never know. But he did two things in particular which had a positive bearing on my life.

Firstly, he was quick to recognise the very precarious nature of my parents’ finances and did everything in his power to help. No one with my parents’ income should have taken on the challenge of

private education for six children but I suppose my parents are not like most parents. The draining of grandparents’ savings and the somewhat traumatic sale of every family heirloom of commercial value was done without hesitation.

There was a strong sense that this was the right thing to do. For his part, James Batten provided discounts on school fees on a semiindustrial scale, agreed fee payments in instalments and even accepted a few late payments to keep us in the school.

Secondly, with respect to life after St Michael’s, I was due to follow in my elder brother’s steps and go to Milton Abbey in Dorset. My father had gone there and there was an expectation that they would offer some generous family discounts to make the numbers work. It was a done deal in my parents’ minds until they took a call from James Batten during the Easter term, 1991.

As I understand it, James more or less told them Milton Abbey was the wrong choice. That was quite a brave thing to do as my father is not fond of opinions which diverge from his own. Also, given I was leaving the following term this was a very, very late intervention.

Then, as now, all the UK’s top schools have long waiting lists, some measured in decades, not weeks. Undeterred, James called in a number of favours with his headmaster contacts and offered up the choice of no less than three leading public schools, all of which were, based entirely on his personal recommendation, prepared to offer at least half price fees. As my grandfather had gone to Radley that was much the preferred option.

Time being of the essence, within a matter of days I was sitting in Richard Morgan’s office. It was only then that I learned that James was the C Social housemaster from 1964-69, immediately prior to Richard who was in charge from 1969-78. They overlapped at Radley for five years and remained in intermittent contact ever since.

The upshot of this friendship is that Richard took James’s word that I was worth a bet. The normal admission process was bypassed and, thanks in part to my grandfather having fought in The Great War when he was still at Radley(!), funding was accessible from the War Memorial Funds. My grandmother and a godmother paid what remained of the fees and the Batten/Morgan C Social connection continued when I joined C Social in September 1992.

I like to think I repaid this blind trust. I was Captain of Rugby, Captain of Athletics and Head of House in my final year. I went on to read History at Oxford before getting a job in the City. None of this would have been possible had it not been for the generosity of these two men; something I reflected on when James and Richard died within a few months of one another in 2021, James in March and Richard in May. It was perhaps fitting that they should have followed one another in that way, as they did in C Social and again as headmasters.

Returning to Radley in 2022 to celebrate my year’s 25th anniversary since leaving made me realise it was high time I started to repay the kindness shown to me. My overall objective is to repay the financial support I received when I was at Radley such that others in similar positions to me may benefit in the same way. The Richard Morgan Award seems like the ideal way to do that. And while it may take some time to settle the score, I am sure they would both approve.

"My overall objective is to repay the financial support I received when I was at Radley such that others in similar positions to me may benefit in the same way."

Edward Lethbridge (1992, C)

Images: Edward Lethbridge at Radley: on a trip to Russia in 1996, and as captain of the 1st XV in 1997.

acts of kindness

Against a backdrop of uncertainty and sorrow, acts of kindness can touch an individual in a way which stays with them throughout their life.

In 1944, John Pattisson came to Radley and joined D Social. He was bright, particularly good at mathematics, and won an entrance scholarship. Very quickly, he was thriving. However, when John had just started his second year, his father unexpectedly died; a terrible blow to the family, and one which had hard financial consequences, as it meant that John could not remain at the school.

In an act of true compassion and charity, and in recognition of John’s academic potential, the Warden, John Vaughan Wilkes, made provision for him stay on at Radley. This act of kindness stayed with John throughout his life.

John did not waste the opportunity that was given to him. He was Head of House for five terms and Senior Prefect for two.

The Warden’s Report from his final year reads; “He was given a real ovation on the last night of term; and it was very well deserved. He has certainly given Radley his best – and his best is very good indeed. I have seldom known a more completely unselfish boy. His wisdom and sound judgment have been invaluable.”

Throughout his life, John reflected the philanthropy he had experienced as a boy back into the world. He showed remarkable loyalty to numerous causes, and served the College faithfully for 40 years on Council. John gave Radley a number of gifts over the years, and personally financed the renovation and re-siting of the retable on Chapel’s east wall. Importantly, he and others ensured the continued provision of places for gifted boys by setting up the Radley Foundation, for which he became the inaugural Chair of Trustees.

John Pattisson, generous to the very last, made a legacy gift to Radley in his will. This gift will help ensure that boys, like him, who possess the kernel of Radleian values – compassion, humility, a sense of duty, and an inquiring mind – have the opportunity for these values to be cultivated at Radley and, in turn, go out into the world with the tools to thrive, and make it a kinder place for us all.

Making a charitable legacy in your will can be a simple act that has a lasting impact for generations.

Did you know that leaving a charitable legacy in your will can reduce your total inheritance tax bill, meaning your charitable gift has little impact on bequests for your loved ones?

If you would like to make a legacy to Radley speak to your solicitor, or contact Henry Cosh at the Radley Foundation for more information at foundation@radley.org.uk or call +44 1235 548 547.

taking golf to the next level

The Sports Department has reviewed the golf programme and has committed to a two-strand strategy, both to support our most talented golfers, and to invest in those who are new to golf with a natural gift. The plan is to employ a full time PGA professional to coach golf throughout the year and to install a golf simulator.

Thanks to generous support from donors, we have raised enough funds to install a purpose-built golf simulator room this year, with a Trackman simulator, to make full use of data gained through professional coaching and simulator analysis. The installation of a golf simulator will be hugely valuable for those starting out on their golfing journey, to support practice in all weather and times of the day; we can see this playing an important role in the development of golfers of all abilities.

As we gain momentum, the practice facilities (short game and putting) also become desirable improvements to our golf programme, and it is hoped that these will be developed in due course. For now, there is certainly an excitement about the opportunities our golf programme will bring, and we would like to thank those involved for all their input and for generously contributing £62,063 to fund the golf simulator and facilities.

parents of 2023 leavers

Almost a third of parents of leaving boys have generously donated their son’s registration deposit.

These parents have together raised £50,000 for various areas of Radley life, including Funded Places, Socials, music, drama, cricket, rugby, rowing, hockey, chemistry, and the Video Unit.

Thank you to all who have supported us, and we wish our “new” Old Radleians the best of luck for their future.

funds you have generously supported

JAMES BATTEN FUND

The Batten Fund stands at £37,000 and has kicked off a programme of lectures, trips and careers support for Radleians who wish to pursue legal studies. It was founded in 2021 in memory of James Batten, former Tutor of C Social.

RICHARD GREED APPEAL

The community has come together to raise £50,000 for The Radley Foundation in honour of Richard Greed’s tremendous 29 years of service to Radley.

The funds raised will be used to provide support for boys who are unable to afford the full cost of certain Radley trips, a cause close to Richard’s heart. It is planned that applications for a grant can be received from all boys, regardless of whether they receive fee support.

From all of us at Radley, we wish Richard and Julie many happy years in retirement!

SILK FUND

The Silk Fund continues to support boys in honour and memory of former Warden Dennis Silk. This year, three new boys will join Radley in the Shell year thanks to donations to the Silk Fund. Thank you especially to those who have made bids on the auction for Dennis’s iconic desk, the proceeds for which have been donated to the Silk Fund by Diana and the family.

HAMISH AIRD FOUNDATION AWARD

The Hamish Aird Foundation Award was founded upon the retirement of former Sub Warden and Tutor Hamish Aird and provides up to 100% fee support for boys. The first recipient has completed his 6.2 year and we are thrilled that a fifth recipient will join the Shells in September 2023.

MALCOLM ROBINSON MEMORIAL FUND

Founded just before the sad passing of former Head of History Malcolm Robinson, this fund provides a scholarship for boys in the sixth form to study American History at William & Mary College in the USA over the summer. Since the fund’s establishment in 2008, 19 boys have benefitted from it. Thanks to donors this year, the fund has grown to £336,000. This will now allow additional costs to be covered for boys who would otherwise be unable to afford them, such as flights and visas. This vital growth has meant that the scholarship can be a possibility for all historians at Radley, regardless of their personal financial circumstances.

AND SO MUCH MORE

• The Armed Forces Fund continues to provide up to 100% fee support for children of servicemen and servicewomen who are killed or injured while serving their country. The endowed fund now stands at £2,800,000 and has supported the education of seven children through Radley, St Mary’s Calne and Downe House.

• The Alan Rae Smith Fund was founded in 2021 following the tragic death of Alan Rae Smith (1973, H) in 2020. The recipient continues to thrive at Radley in the Remove year.

• The Peter and Kewpie Stuart Fund stands at £14,500 and continues to support Radley music in honour of the late Peter Stuart (1933, H; D Social Tutor 1960-71) and his wife Kewpie. This year funds were used in support of the Music Tour to France, supporting boys who would be otherwise unable to afford the cost of the trip.

• The Greater China Scholarship provides 100% fee support, plus essential extras, to exceptional boys joining Radley from mainland China and Hong Kong. The fund stands at £320,000 and from September 2023 will support a fifth recipient.

• The Hugo Rutland Memorial Fund was founded in memory of Old Radleian and parent Hugo Rutland (1974, B) who tragically passed away in 2005. The fund stands at £930,000 and provides fee support for Radley families who face sudden tragedy. It is currently supporting one Radley family.

• The Anthony Hudson Scholarship Fund was founded in 2016 in memory and honour of Anthony ‘Huddy’ Hudson, former Sub Warden and F Social Tutor. It supports the fees of a boy who fosters the spirit of ‘excellence’. The fund stands at £115,000 and is providing 100% funding to two current Radleians.

• The James Wesson Bursary Fund provides up to 100% fee support for boys with a real passion for cricket. It was founded in 2016, in memory of James Wesson, former Tutor of A Social. The fund stands at £86,000 and supports the fees of a boy who has just completed the Shell year.

HAMZA REFLECTS

RICHARD MORGAN AWARD

This fund was founded by an Old Radleian in 2010 in honour of Richard Morgan, former Warden and C Social Tutor. Richard sadly died in 2021, but his legacy lives on. The fund provides up to 100% means-tested fee support and has already funded the education of two Radleians.

Thanks to a bequest from the late Gerard Richmond (1951, H), plus generous support from other donors this year, the fund will stand at over £900,000. The fund will now be endowed, to continue making awards in Richard’s name in perpetuity.

You may remember Hamza, who featured in last year’s Impact Report; we caught up with him at the end of his two-year Radley journey. Scan the QR code to hear Hamza’s reflections and the positive impact he feels Radley has made.

foundation donor event

We were delighted to welcome over 250 guests to Radley in March to celebrate the impact of their generosity as donors to the Radley Foundation. Current Radley Scholars mingled and chatted with the guests during a buffet lunch and then answered questions from Elisabeth Anderson, Development Director. A service in Chapel followed by a tour of recent College developments ended a truly heart-warming day at Radley.

A warm thank you

Invigorating, memorable, grateful and fantastic: the first four words that come to my mind when thinking about my experience at the Foundation Donor Event. I had no set expectation of how that day would play out, and no feeling of who was going to be there, or that the event would absolutely leave such a significant mark on me as it did. My first thought when I arrived was, ‘wow’. But, as I got into it and was introduced to people, it was like I was a fish in water.

As the day passed, I was asked to give a short speech. I took the opportunity to address the donors with gratitude and a warm thank you for all the wonderful contributions they provide to Radley and how I wouldn’t be standing there if it wasn’t for them. It also gave me and the other Radley boys the opportunity to talk about our plans for the future. So as one more opportunity to address Radley, I would like to say, thank you, for all the wonderful memories I have due to your kindness and especially thank you for the wonderful experience I had at the Foundation Donor Event.

"The interesting life stories I heard and conversations I had with donors still pop into my mind today, and I think back to them with a smile on my face."

Mustafa, Sixth Form Scholar

seeking the exceptional

‘We must be good sons, brothers, husbands, servants, masters.’

William Sewell, Founder of Radley College

As a mother, sister and daughter of ORs, these words hold a special meaning for me and lie at the very heart of what drives the recruitment of the next generation of Radley boys. We make no apology for wishing to attract the most talented boys to the College but beyond any (or many) of the specific talents of any individual, we are interested in all boys who will bring something special to the school. Boys, regardless of their background, who possess the inner qualities to make the most of themselves and to help transform the lives of those around them. Boys, regardless of their social, cultural and economic circumstances, who will uphold our core values and have the moral courage and inner strength to make the world a better place.

My son was a current pupil when the Funded Places Campaign was launched in 2016 and, in truth, it was the school’s commitment to creating life-changing educational opportunities for boys – either through partially or fully funded awards – that convinced me to take on the role as Director of Admissions three years ago.

In that time, I have been proud to recruit some exceptional young men: those via the Funded Places route but also those from the Radley List and Open Entry admission; those from first generation boarders to those with OR fathers, grandfathers and great grandfathers; those on funding from 10% to 110% (fees plus extras); those from the local environs of Oxfordshire to those from Scotland and those who, via scholarship, have brought multifarious talents to enrich our community. Last year we spent more than £3,000,000 supporting 103 boys, but our ambition goes beyond this. We are committed to increasing the amount of funding available year-on-year to reach a point where 75 boys (10%) will pay no fees and around 200 more will receive some level of financial support. This September, 16% of the school will be on some form of financial support.

But there is still work to be done and we are only halfway to fulfilling Sewell’s founding vision that ‘every tenth boy should receive his education free’. To this end we are rebranding our funded places campaign with the launch of The Radley Keys Award – an all-inclusive scholarship programme for talented and ambitious state-educated boys from low-income backgrounds. These awards will no longer be contingent on attainment of a particular scholarship but will reward and recognise potential over prior attainment. Families with higher incomes or with boys currently educated at a prep school are equally important to Radley and will still be eligible for funding. These families should look at our other awards such as The Silk Award for boys with outstanding all-round ability whose families need some financial support, or, The Warden’s Award, which recognises boys of exceptional ability via scholarship (be that academic, art, drama, music, sport or our new award, The Innovation Scholarship).

We will build on work already begun through our various partnership programmes with state and prep schools to identify and attract the very best and most deserving boys to Radley and at the heart of every award will be the celebration of potential, ambition, spirit and character. Please do be in touch with the Admissions Department if you would like to learn more about the various levels of fee support available or for any further information.

Sophie Langdale, Director of Admissions and Communications email admissions@radley.org.uk

or call +44 1235 543 174.

enriching the radley

Your gifts enhance each boy’s five years at the College through an extraordinary We are grateful for generosity shown from across the community, and a special mention is given

cook fellowship

Founded in 2018 and named in honour of the generosity of Mr and Mrs Cook, the Cook Fellowship is a role dedicated to encouraging boys to think beyond the syllabus and question broader concepts with a critical eye. The Fellowship employs recent graduates from the US to join a specific academic department for one year.

"Mr Dirks was able to concisely deal with fascinating topics while maintaining their breadth, and offered an insight into areas of English outside of the GCSE syllabus which we otherwise would not have had access to; ranging from Moby Dick, to magical realism, to the concept of the post-modern. Above this, he has been a constantly friendly presence on campus, and has been especially kind in going above and beyond, with book recommendations, advice, and even marking essays."

partnerships

Radley has always looked beyond the school gates to learn from others. By looking at this area strategically in recent years, we have been able to grow partnerships across all areas of Radley life to equip boys with a better understanding of the world around them. Almost the entire programme is funded thanks to philanthropic support from Foundation donors.

"This year, I have worked in the OX14 learning partnership, the partnership between Broadway Academy and Radley and as a classroom helper at St Swithun’s School. Partnership work is very important to me as it helps me to experience life outside of Radley that I would not normally see. It is great to meet these very aspirational children, especially one tutee Alfie, who has very large aspirations for his future. Partnership work is important as it enriches our education beyond the school gates and it allows us to give back to our local community."

Hector (6.1)

Blake (Vth)

radley experience

extraordinary breadth of activities, both inside and outside the classroom. given to former Radley parents Mr and Mrs Cook who seed funded many of these exciting initiatives.

countryside centre

The Countryside Centre has gone from strength to strength in recent years, providing Radleians with hands-on education in conservation, land management and environment. Much new activity was only possible thanks to support from the Foundation.

"The Countryside Centre is important to Radley because we need to strive for a future of sustainability and environmental awareness. In order to do this, education comes first. The Countryside Centre offers ‘out of the classroom’ hands on learning, where we grow a sense of awareness and understanding, as well as cooking homemade sausages on a self-made fire."

Freddie (6.1)

robotics

The newly formed Robotics Club is very popular with the boys, providing a hub of innovation within a STEM context. The equipment, facilities and trips have been generously funded thanks to donors to the Foundation. This year the team had tremendous success, qualifying for the VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas, Texas.

"Running seven different teams this year, the robotics programme has allowed over thirty boys to pursue their engineering enthusiasm. Giving real-life experience in one of the world’s most highly regarded robotics competitions is invaluable and cannot be found anywhere else. For me, the robotics programme has not only improved my engineering ability, but allowed me to form friendships with fellow enthusiasts worldwide."

Henry (6.1)

a timeless approach

We live in turbulent times. But we must see this in context. There is something remarkably timeless about a quality education and the values we hope Radleians take with them as they leave Radley.

In the same way, we seek to grow, nurture, and manage our endowment in a timeless way. The ability to take the long view on investment, to protect and grow capital while generating a return to fund bursaries, can create a virtuous circle of benefit for those needing help today, and for those needing help tomorrow and into the future. Inflation, recession, and the economic and political turmoil we have at present are unsettling. However, viewed over decades not days, we can take confidence in the fact that the performance of our investments in times of growth is designed to more than offset short term dips in performance.

Philanthropy is another timeless quality and the fact that we can support boys today, and grow our endowment to offer support in perpetuity, is down to the generosity of our donors. I am struck by the number of donors who received help themselves in the past, or whose parents received help for their education, and who then want to give back. I am struck too by the number who simply want to help.

I thank all who play such an enormous part in helping Radley to thrive. Our responsibility is to look after and nurture our endowment and, in so doing, between us we can help Radleians to thrive and, in time, to make their mark on the world.

Andrew Ashton Bursar

"Donations, however small or large, whether to support a specific passion, such as in music or the arts, or simply to promote all-round excellence, is magnificent and makes a real difference."

thanking our supporters

The Trustees of the Radley Foundation, the Directors of the Radleian Society (Hong Kong), the members of Council, the Warden and all those in the Foundation team would like to offer their sincere thanks to the 353 donors who have contributed £1,537,656 to our fundraising efforts during this last year – 1st August 2022 to 31st July 2023.

Gifts of all sizes really do matter and accumulate to make an important impact. This last year donors who gave £250 or less collectively contributed enough to fund a whole year of Radley education.

In the list of names below, donors’ names appear within the following groups: Old Radleians (listed by year of matriculation at the College); Parents (current and former); Honorary Members, members of the Common Room and Staff (current and former); and Friends of Radley College. Some donors’ names will appear more than once where they are constituents of more than one group.

We have been careful to omit the names of the 31 donors who have indicated their wish to remain anonymous. We have deliberately avoided giving any indication of the amount of individual gifts to the Foundation and we are grateful for every donation that we receive. Please advise us of any changes by contacting Elisabeth Anderson, Development Director at ehma.anderson@radley.org.uk or call +44 1235 543 151.

Radley College is grateful for the generosity of all individuals who have contributed to the College throughout the generations since 1847, when the first donation was received from a well-wisher. The Radley Foundation was established in 2000 and the Radleian Society (Hong Kong) was established in 2016.

Thank you to each of the donors listed over the following pages, we are incredibly grateful for your continued interest in and generosity to support Radley.

353 Donors

The list of donors is available in the printed edition of this Impact Report, please contact the Radley Foundation to request a copy at foundation@radley.org.uk

fundraising ambitions 2023-2024

All that you have read in this report is only possible thanks to the generosity of donors from the Radley community.

Find out about our upcoming plans …

funded places

The heart of our strategic vision

Robert Corbet Singleton’s diary, 5th March, 1847

1847

The founding vision is that 1 in 10 boys should receive their education for free.

2016

10 boys at Radley for free, 42 on partial funding.

2023

33 boys at Radley for free, 87 on partial funding.

Radleians supported this year

• A record 120 boys receiving some form of means-tested assistance.

• Of these, 33 are receiving a fully funded place.

• This is only possible thanks to your support.

the goal

75 boys at Radley for free, 150-200 on partial funding.

0-24% fee support 13 boys

100%+ fee support 33 boys

25-49% fee support 22 boys

75-99% fee support 17 boys

50-74% fee support 35 boys

"We solemnly determined to educate and support every tenth boy for nothing."

Thanks to donors in 2022-2023 ...

7 boys were supported collectively by many donors.

13 boys were directly supported by individual donors.

Our fundraising goals in 2023-2024 ...

12 boys will be supported collectively by many donors.

18 boys will be directly supported by individual donors.

As a collective, we can do great things.

Donors giving £50 or less have together raised £500,000 in recent years.

That is 10 years’ worth of a Radley education.

music school

Support us as we modernise and expand the hub of Radley Music

We are excited to raise funds for the expansion and refurbishment of the Music School, which will break ground in Summer 2024. Look out for further information in the coming months about how you can support this exciting project.

The expanded Music School will:

• Increase the audience seating capacity of Silk Hall to 350.

• Create a Recital Room, with retractable seating for 100.

• Increase the number of practice rooms by 25%

• Create specialty music rooms, including rooms dedicated to music technology, percussion and DJ teaching. Please contact us to find out about the naming opportunities for various aspects of the project: foundation@radley.org.uk or call +44 1235 548 547.

See more plans by scanning the code or visit bit.ly/RadleyMusicSchool

Classroom

Choristers' practice room

Recording studio

development director's report

When speaking with current Radleians and Old Radleians this year I have noticed how each personal story is expressed articulately and sincerely, with a sense of profound reflection.

Through these pages, we wanted to share their stories, to present their personal impact, in their own words. Each story is individual, but it resonates through generations with a shared experience – from John Pattisson who joined Radley in 1944 to Sam who joined in 2022.

we received in Hong Kong and Bangkok. Each event was filled with enthusiasm and a sense of pride at being part of our great school.

Everything in this report has been made possible thanks to the generosity of so many donors – Old Radleians, parents, staff and friends – I am sincerely grateful to every single donor for your generosity in supporting Radley. I would like to thank the many Old Radleians and parents who have shared their time and expertise being a mentor, giving a lecture or sharing their professional network with current boys and recent leavers. Thank you to the Trustees of the Radley Foundation and the Radleian Society Hong Kong for your invaluable support and guidance throughout the year.

I am looking forward to the coming year, as we increase opportunities for more boys who will make the most of all Radley has to offer and we fundraise for the much-anticipated expansion of the Music School. I hope you will join us as we focus on these key priorities this year, or indeed support any area of College life that is important to you and enriches the Radley education for all.

can see

how each life has been transformed.

Through generations of collective giving to funds such as the War Memorial Fund launched in the 1940s, the Silk Fund in the 1990s, the Armed Forces Fund in the 2010s and the Funded Places Programme today, all of these funds have invested in the education of individual boys, to recognise potential and to create a future with increased opportunities. Impact takes time, and it is through the tapestry of personal stories that we

The Radley community is incredibly vibrant and varied, a few of my highlights this year include the Foundation Donor Event, The Great Energy Challenge business networking event and the warm welcome

THE RADLEY DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

(from L – R)

Selina Woodcock Data

Clare Sargent Archives

Sophie Torrance Communications

Elisabeth Anderson Director

Henry Cosh Fundraising

Lucy Johnsson Stewardship

Caroline Monaghan Radleian Society

Karen Rhodes Futures

Cassandra Russell Events

Radley is both a shared experience and a deeply personal experience, but it will always be your Radley, it is your school, with your history, and your belief in our future will enable Radley to remain for many future generations to tell their stories.

Elisabeth Anderson Development Director

support us

Please consider supporting us:

BANK TRANSFER

Account name: The Radley Foundation

Account number: 63427176

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OVERSEAS GIFT

If you are a taxpayer of Hong Kong, USA, Canada or a European country, please contact us.

CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD

Visit radley.org.uk/donate or scan the QR code below.

TEXT

Text RADLEYTEN or RADLEYTWENTY to 70085 to donate £10 or £20.

DIRECT DEBIT

Monthly, quarterly or annual donations are especially important, allowing us to plan for the future. Visit radley.org.uk/donate, or scan the QR code below.

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CHEQUE

Made payable to The Radley Foundation and posted to: The Radley Foundation, Radley College, Abingdon OX14 2HR.

SHARES

Please contact us regarding a transfer of shares to the Radley Foundation.

CONTACT US

foundation@radley.org.uk

+44 1235 548 547 radley.org.uk/support-us

The Radley Foundation, Radley College, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX14 2HR

The Radley Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales (272671).

Or visit radley.org.uk/donate

"No matter how much you work, if nobody sees the potential in you, there is only so much that can be achieved. This is why coming to Radley changed my life."

Funded place recipient