Development Report ....................................................................................................................
Guy Lawrenson Development Manager t: +44 (0)20 8299 9286 e: lawrensongf @ dulwich.org.uk
in 2013-14. A total of £3.2m in philanthropic support for the project had been received by 31 July 2014 – a figure that has since increased to £4m in donations and pledges. As you will read on p11, construction of the first phase of the building is nearing completion but, with the second phase to follow in 2015-16, we are seeking further support for this transformative project. The role of donations both large and small has been, and will continue to be, invaluable to us. To illustrate the point, while 21 donors made gifts of £10,000 or more, those benefactors who donated £500 or less during 2013-14 together raised £110,000. It really is true that every gift matters! Throughout the year we enjoyed meeting many donors, whether at Old Alleynian and parent events, or at dedicated gatherings of benefactors. Among the highlights were our annual Benefactors’ Reception, at which oncologist Professor Karol Sikora (OA 1959-65) was guest speaker, and, at the end of Summer Term, a special event for the 350+ pupils who have joined The 2019 Society, at which author and comedian Jack Dee (parent) shared his views on the importance of imagination in Science and the Arts. We hope to meet even more of our supporters during the year ahead, so that we can express our gratitude and share in person details of what your support is helping us to achieve.
The College’s development programme gathered significant momentum in 2013-14 and we are very grateful to our ever- expanding community of benefactors. A total of 932 donors made a gift to the College during the 12 months to 31 July, together donating £1.57m. Both figures represent increases over the previous 12 months, giving us great confidence as we proceed with construction of The Laboratory and begin to look ahead to the next stages of our 400th anniversary campaign. The College wishes to express its gratitude to Sioban Whitney Low (parent) who, as Director of Development between 2011 and 2014, worked with all sections of the College community to secure substantial and vital support for The Laboratory and Bursary Appeal Fund. We give her our warmest wishes for the future.
Donations Received in 2013-14
The Laboratory
£1,392,635
Bursary Appeal Fund Other restricted gifts
£104,118
£69,270
Unrestricted gifts
£2,169
Awards Fund
£677
Total
£1,568,869
Given the pressing need for its facilities and the cross- curricular benefits they will deliver for all Alleynians, The Laboratory remained at the heart of our fundraising activities
The 2014 Pupil Benefactors’ Reception
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