College Development Report
The Laboratory at completion, scheduled for summer 2016
developments, so that pupils understand the relevance of their learning as they develop through independent enquiry to working at undergraduate level. The building will also make it possible for us to share our expertise as we become a hub for Biology, Chemistry, Physics and IT for teachers as well as pupils through, for example, the Saturday School programme. The total cost of both phases of construction of The Laboratory will be £21.4m of which the College is seeking to raise donations of £5.9m from individual donors. The heartening news is that £2.9m has already been given. The hope is that, with the continued, crucial support of OAs and others within the community, the College will be able to complete a landmark building fit to rival the Barry Buildings in the hearts of future generations of OAs.
2019. To date, more than 600 OAs, pupils, parents, staff and other friends have joined who, together, have donated approximately £500,000. This substantial contribution to our overall fundraising efforts has aided our ability to begin construction work with great confidence that, with continued community support, the building will be completed at the earliest possible opportunity. Full membership of the 2019 Society costs £2,019 and, for those aged under 28, Young OA membership is £201.90, with gifts for both levels able to be spread over a period of up to five years. For more information about the Society and the benefits of membership (including a distinctive tie), please visit the website or contact the Alleyn Club & Development Office on +44 (0)20 8299 9286 or development @ dulwich.org.uk. In July 2013, the College ran its first telephone campaign in nine years. A team of 14 recent leavers were recruited and spoke to 650 OAs over a two week period. For many of those called, the experience presented an opportunity to re-engage with the College, learn about all that is going on here today and share details of what they have gone on to achieve since their time as a pupil. The callers also benefited, gaining valuable work experience and a great deal of advice on university life and careers. The campaign raised more than £200,000 for The Laboratory and Bursary Appeal Fund – an excellent achievement that exceeded initial expectations – and it also provided a wealth of new information that is helping us to continue the development of OA communications and events. Building on the success of the 2013 campaign, and to continue to raise funds for The Laboratory and Bursary Appeal Fund, the College will be running another telephone campaign in July 2014. Anyone interested in finding out more about the campaign should contact Guy Lawrenson, Relationship Manager, on +44 (0)20 8299 9286 or development @ dulwich.org.uk. Telephone Campaigns
Architect’s impression of The Laboratory
The 2019 Society
www.dulwich.org.uk/2019Society
The 2019 Society, which saw its first anniversary in February 2014, was founded as a dedicated way for members of all sections of the College community to support The Laboratory and other College priorities, with a goal of attracting at least 2,019 members by
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