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A message from the Master
A message from the Master
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I am delighted, as the 400th anniversary year concludes, to take this opportunity to recognise and celebrate the role that philanthropy has played. In the academic year 2018-19, to which this report relates, the College received gifts at all levels of over £1.68 million. In fact, thanks to the extraordinary generosity of our benefactors, in the calendar year 2019 we have received gifts and pledges of over £2 million. The majority of this has been directed to providing financial support through bursaries to pupils for whom a Dulwich education will be a transformative opportunity. This, it seems to me, is the most fitting of tributes to the manner of our founding; through an act of philanthropy by our founder, Edward Alleyn. There have been so many ways in which our benefactors have supported us this year. Donors have been outstandingly generous, through our 2019 Bursary Appeal, but one notable feature of this year has been the way in which parents, Old Alleynians, staff, pupils and friends of the school have sought to get involved in other ways. Whether it be by taking part in the Winter Run, joining us at the Black and Blue Ball, or attending one of our many events this year, the story of 2019 has been one of an entire community coming together to celebrate and to make a contribution that will have a longer-lasting impact. It is in the nature of significant historical milestones that we reflect on our past, but the greater opportunity for the Governors and me has been to cast our minds forward to what the school might be like in its 500th anniversary. We believe that Dulwich is at its strongest when we are a diverse community of talent from all backgrounds and our vision is to be able to provide financial support to 50% of our pupils. The generosity of the community toward that vision this year has been wonderful, and gives us renewed optimism about the journey ahead.
Fundraising success and finances
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Bursaries
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Sixth Form leavers’ destinations
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In their own words
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Serving the wider community
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600km in 6 days
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Life at the College: a snapshot
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Legacies
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Our donors
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On behalf of the Governors, staff and pupils of Dulwich College, thank you for your contribution. We are deeply grateful for your support.
Dr Joe Spence The Master
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