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The British School of Milan - Development Office

GIVING REPORT 2019- 2020

Giving Report 2019-2020

FROM THE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE I am delighted to share with you our first Giving Report, outlining some of our development activities and fundraising efforts during the last academic year. 2020 was a year that marked us in many ways. We celebrated our 50th Anniversary and reflected on the vision and generosity of the individuals who built our school. We remember the legacy they left behind and continue to honour our not-for-profit heritage. Despite the limits of the pandemic year, our community proved to be vibrant and strong. We managed to raise funds which we reinvested into the school and maintained the tradition of educational excellence at The British School of Milan. We are grateful for your help in funding school projects that would not be ordinarily possible without your support. This year’s 5xMille, which raised over €45,000 for Classroom Technology, is an example of how small gestures collectively can make a very large impact. We are fortunate to have a dedicated Board of Governors, the Friends of BSM, numerous class representatives and parent volunteers who have generously donated countless hours and resources. Their concrete examples of giving continue to inspire our community and represent a gift passed on to our students and next generation of leaders. Thank you all for your enthusiasm and enduring support.

Amie Louie Development Director

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OUR MISSION To inspire learning within a caring, creative and international community, to pursue excellence, and to challenge students to think critically as they prepare for the world beyond.

FUNDRAISING OVERVIEW We remain faithful to our not-for-profit heritage, and to continue to build a strong global community.

5XMILLE

FRIENDS OF BSM

GOLDEN JUBILEE DONATIONS

THANK YOU

BURSARY FUND

ALUMNI HIGHLIGHTS

SCHOOL CHARITIES

SUPPORT BSM

Giving Report 2019-2020

5XMILLE - GIVE ME FIVE

CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY The 5xMille Campaign during the 50th Anniversary Year saw a culmination of stewardship and work built up over the past 2 years. A record amount of €45.439 was raised, placing the school’s ranking at the top 1.2% of the 68,030 not-for-profit organisations in Italy participating in the 5xMille scheme. The 2020 campaign during the Golden Jubilee year celebrates

€45.439 progression and the achievement of a new benchmark. Funds will be spent on classroom technology including state-ofthe-art, next-generation interactive smart boards and enhanced learning tools for students. Participating in 5xMille is completely anonymous with no additional cost to the donor.

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GOLDEN JUBILEE DONATIONS

Outdoor Learning 3.4%

Anniversary 6.9% Bursary Fund 27.6%

Classroom Technology 62.1%

DONORS

PATRONS

During the 50th Anniversary Year, members of the community gave back to support BSM during this key moment in the school’s history. 15% of our Gala ticket holders made a donation or pledge; of which 30% became Patrons, donating €500 or above. Donors may choose to allocate towards 50th Anniversary

€7.437 Heritage events and celebrations, the BSM Bursary Fund, Classroom Technology or Outdoor Learning Equipment. Golden Jubilee Patrons and Donors will also be acknowledged at our flagship Heritage Gala in 2021. To make a donation, please see page 12 for more information.

Giving Report 2019-2020

THE BSM BURSARY FUND

€6.325 Fundraising activities for the Bursary Fund during 2019 - 2020 included Family Day, the selling of school t-shirts/mugs, collection during the Carmine Christmas Concert, as well as the selling of Leavers' Hoodies.

The BSM Bursary Fund aims to help transform the lives of students with the opportunity of a world-class education by granting financial support to talented students who otherwise would not be able to afford the fees.

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CHARITIES

TOP CHARITIES Fondazione Piero e Lucille Corti MacMillan Save the Children Make a Wish Prism the Gift Fund Papaveri Go Cow-Harvest La Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta Opera Cardinal Ferrari Istituto Europeo di Oncologia

€23.731

€1,500

€1,000

€500

€0

ST R M O EE AC PE T M RA FO CA OT PA ILL RD BAL PA AN IN LW VE A O RI SA VE M L F RL E D A G TH KE RRA O E A R CO CH W I W IL ISH - D CA HA RE R N R LO VE L AD A C BE ST O ST PR OT RS IS TA A D W A M U I W TH NA KE F E G VI G UG N IF T LI FU A CR N O D CE I RO EO SS A

Charity and community service is an integral part of the BSM curriculum throughout the Primary and Senior Schools. In the past two years (2018-2020), we were able to support 15+ local and international charities. A total of €10.020 was raised from activities ranging from Bake Sales, Mufti Days to Christmas Jumper Day and an additional €13.711 was raised for our Family Day charity partner, Fondazione Corti. In addition, food and toys are collected several times a year (ie. Harvest Festival, Blackbird Day) and donated to local hospitals and associations including Ospedale dei Bambini Buzzi and Associazione Terza Settimana.

*not including Family Day initiative

Giving Report 2019-2020

THANK YOU FRIENDS OF BSM "We are grateful for our parent group, Friends of BSM, and to all of our class representatives and volunteers for their tremendous support throughout the year." - Dr Chris Greenhalgh, Principal

FRIENDS 2019 -2020 Photo from left to Right

Alessandra Rosati Nelli, Chair Francesca Seguiti, Chair Elisa Barbieri Maddalena Capellino Maddalena Dubini Lisa Elash Laura Gabrielli Beatrice Just Claudia Leoni Enrica Mangiarotti Denise Paparoni Pauline Pascarelli Claudia Perez Lana Pikuz Kalpana Ramesh Ruth Staves

€5.905 The Friends of BSM work closely with the school organising events during the year. In 2019, Friends raised €5.905 during the annual Christmas Fair, including €2.610 in the Prize Draw, €2.295 from games, the bake sale and various activities, and €1.000 in sponsorships. Friends will use these funds to donate new multi-level staging units to the school on behalf of parents. The Summer Aperitivo did not take place in 2020 due to the pandemic.

Sponsorships 16.9%

Prize Draw 44.2%

Games/Activities 38.9%

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THANK YOU We are indebted to our volunteers, the Friends of BSM, class reps and governors for their unwavering dedication and commitment. Thank you for your time, support and expertise in helping the school flourish.

CLASS REPS (2019-2020) Sara Amlani Marilena Anglani Gabrielle Baldassarre Yana Baxter Maddalena Capellino Chiara Celupica Roberta Cunial Zopito Delle Monache Sara Detoma

Angela Di Mento Giada Di Stefano Claire Dow Daniela Falcone Daniela Fucili Laura Gabrielli Federica Gallina Francesca Gallo Lili Gu Gianluca Gullotta Lucy Harrold Claudia Leoni Viola Macchi Cassia Enrica Mangiarotti Lorena Millapan Natalie Mirzoev Claudia Murri Andrea Naborri Pauline Pascarelli Claudia Perez Laura Peterlongo Monica Schembri Virginia Soldati Camilla Sossnovsky Paravicini Mari Tsukihiji Francesca Turchetto Beatrice Vergani Gaia Vesci Candida Weston Angela Wood

Giving Report 2019-2020

THANK YOU Thank you to our parents, alumni and friends of BSM for your generous donations and support throughout the year. Your contribution, large or small, will have an impact and help us transform the lives of our students.

PATRONS

DONORS

Cynthia Russell Brennan and Patrick Brennan Davide and Claudia De Giglio Marco and Sharon Dubini Daccò Corrado and Giovanna Passera Andrea and Anya Recordati Mr and Mrs Lorenzo Russo Thank you to our anonymous patrons

Mr and Mrs Bonsignore The Francia Family Mr and Mrs Foglietta The Migliarina Family Mr and Mrs Pascarelli The Pugliesi Family Mr and Mrs Rotta Thank you to our anonymous donors In Memory of Trevor Wilson

BSM GOVERNORS

Photo with Board of Governors 2018-2019

John Martelli - Chair Elspeth Day - Vice Chair Audoin Besse de Laromiguiere Emanuela Cernoia John Claughton (Independent) Amanda Dawson (Independent) Catriona Graham, British Consul General in Milan and Director of the UK Department for International Trade in Italy (Ex-Oficio) John Law (Independent) Monique Merckelbach Tom Noad, President, The British Chamber of Commerce for Italy (Ex-Oficio) Cesare Rotta Brian Sheridan Stephen Wood

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ALUMNI HIGHLIGHTS BSMSIRJAMESCONNECT.COM ACTIVE MEMBERS

735 WILLING TO HELP

73% COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE

We continue to build a strong global community of alumni through our platform BSM Sir James Connect. Exclusive access to the website and app bsmsirjamesconnect. com, is given to all leavers, former parents and staff. The network aims for widespread engagement through its newsfeed, directory, job listings, mentorship opportunities, albums and events. A monthly newsletter with featured stories is sent to an alumni database of over 3090 contacts every month. We are now present in 44 countries worldwide and 73% of our alumni are willing to help by offering expertise and sharing life experience. Over the past few years, a growing number of alumni have come back to speak at our annual Alumni University Fair, Careers Week or have offered mentorship and professional opportunities to current students and alumni. We have built a vibrant network thanks to you! Once a Sir Jameser, always a Sir Jameser!

Giving Report 2019-2020

HOW TO SUPPORT BSM Single Gift - All donations no matter how big or small will have an impact on BSM pupils. Make a one-time donation or please consider a recurring gift. Recurring Gift - A recurring gift is an ongoing, specific gift amount determined by a donor, given monthly or annually and payable by credit card or bank transfer. Pledge - Pledges provide donors with an opportunity to make a larger gift by committing a gift over a period of three to five years, or more in some cases.

Corporate Gift - For companies interested in making a charitable gift in support of education. Planned-Giving - Leaving a legacy gift by including BSM in your will could have significant benefits to the BSM community. 5xMille - The Italian Tax Authority allows a portion of your personal income taxes (IRPEF) to support a non-profit organisation of your choice. Insert the School’s codice fiscale 80099530158 on your Annual Tax Declaration.

Learn more about tax benefits for individuals and companies on our website: britishschoolmilan.com/support-bsm

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HOW TO GIVE For more information or to donate online, please visit: www.britishschoolmilan.com/support-bsm Credit card and Paypal donations are accepted securely online and are the easiest way to give immediately. You do not need a Paypal account to make a credit card donation. Bank Transfer - UBI Banca Filiale Viale Lombardia 14/16, 20131 Milano IBAN: IT36W0311101622000000001962 SWIFT: BLOPIT22 Cheques in Euros are payable to: The Sir James Henderson British School of Milan Send to the Attn. of BSM Development Office Via Pisani Dossi 16, 20134 Milano (MI) Italy

CONTACT Development Director Ms Amie Louie Tel. +39 02 21094 204 amie.louie@bsm.school Development & Alumni Office Tel. +39 02 21091 development@bsm.school alumni@bsm.school bsmsirjamesconnect.com bsmsjhalumni bsmsirjamesalumni bsmsirjameshenderson

The British School of Milan Via Pisani Dossi 16, 20134 Milan (MI) Italy Tel. +39 02 210941 info@bsm.school - britishschoolmilan.com