Supporter Update Issue 8: November 2023
Latest news from the Development Office
I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you. You are receiving this newsletter because you have supported The Foundation or the College in some way last year. I am so grateful to know we have your unwavering support. Fundraising is becoming increasing complex under this economic climate and your loyalty and generosity is appreciated now more than ever. Thank you. Adam Williams, Headmaster
Headmaster thanks you all for Centenary Appeal generosity! And thank you from the newly re-named Philanthropy & Alumni Relations Team! Our centenary year presented us with a unique opportunity to plan some truly extraordinary fundraising events and you responded with such enthusiasm and generosity. To be more precise, we welcomed over 500 new donors last year which was truly astounding. We were delighted with the results not just in terms of income for the Appeal but the memories created that we hope will last a lifetime. The Centenary Appeal was split into three parts raising money for The Foundation, Foundationer Extras and the Centenary Sculpture. You raised a staggering £635,604 which is a 31% increase from the previous year. Please see the annual income summary on page six to take a more detailed look. Over £8,000 was raised at our inaugural Centenary event, The Beckwith. This was a great start and we were so grateful to see your generosity return at The Beckwith 2023 this September. It was our intention to devise an event that would
TOTAL R AI 2022/ SED 23
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not only embed a new tradition here at LWC but also act as an introduction to The Foundation for new families at LWC. Such was the success of the event, we were thrilled to hear that we had been shortlisted for ‘Schools’ Engagement Campaign of the Year’ by the Institute of Development Professionals in Education. Fingers crossed for a win! The Beckwith was just the beginning and as the months rolled on you dug deep in your pockets for our first ever Giving Day in March 2023, generously supported our Sahara Trekkers who went above and beyond for The Foundation, and ensured that our bronze bust of our founder, Sydney James Stern, was installed outside the Flowers Science Centre. Please do pay him a visit if you have not already done so. The Centenary Year drew to a close with our unforgettable Festival in June where we were able to say a formal thank you to our Donor Club members at our summer Donor Reception. It is fair to say that 2022/23 was an incredible fundraising year for the school and we can’t thank you enough for making it so successful. What a year of memories!