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The Pilgrim Society

You can change a child’s life

Together we can transform the life chances of disadvantaged children from our local community by providing educational opportunities and hope. To date, through Pilgrim Society members alone, we have already given places to 32 Changing Lives bursary students.

Your support of the Changing Lives campaign is crucial because now, more than ever, the twin drivers of low social mobility, economic and educational inequality, are on the rise.

“Social mobility is for everyone, not just a few. It is about every single person having the chance to succeed.”

Social Mobility Commission State of the Nation 2022

My 7 years at RGS has undoubtedly had a massive impact on my life.

My education here really made me realise what I can be capable of, and the teachers, staff and even my other classmates all led me to my decision to study medicine. Without such a challenging yet rewarding

90 people giving £20 a month = a 100% bursary for one academic year environment, I can safely say I may not have even considered such a demanding career, let alone pursued one. RGS has made me realise a lot about myself, especially my passion for medicine and hockey but what I am most proud of is the connections I made during my time here. I would argue that a good community is one of the most important parts of a school, and I am grateful to have been and still be a part of the RGS community.

I am excited to see where my medicine degree leads me in the future, hopefully towards a career in neurology perhaps in the UK or abroad! Due to the skills I have gained during my years at RGS I feel fully equipped to aim high and pursue any career path I may set my mind to.

Prutha Vyas, bursary recipient (RGS 2013-2020) – medical student

36 people giving £50 a month = a 100% bursary for one academic year

Talk to us about making a regular gift

The more members we have, the more children we can help. Sign up to give a regular gift and become a member of the Pilgrim Society. Scan the QR code or visit rgs.foundation/support-us/donate-now/