Since our earliest foundation, legacies have made it possible for many boys to study at this extraordinary School. Our foundation was indeed as a school free of fees.
Every stage of our growth has been underpinned by legacies, from the earliest classrooms and libraries through to today’s wonderful Music School, Sports Centre and transformational bursaries. These life-changing opportunities wouldn’t have been possible without the extraordinarily generous donors who have chosen to bequeath the best possible education to future generations.
Leaving a gift in your Will is an opportunity to make a lasting contribution to the School that has shaped your life and thus help us nurture and inspire generations to come.
WELCOME
We are very fortunate to have so many loyal supporters of the School, I have been struck by the generosity and warmth of those I have encountered. Sherborne is not simply a place of learning; it is a community shaped and strengthened by those who believe in its values and vision.
Without the unwavering dedication and generosity of our supporters, Sherborne would not be the thriving school and community it is today. Legacy donors have played a profound role in our history, ensuring that generations of students benefit from the highest quality education. With your generosity, their legacy will continue, forming an essential part of
Sherborne’s future for many years to come.
Legacies are more than gifts—they are commitments to shaping lives. They form an integral and crucial part of the ongoing development of the School, enabling us to provide first-rate opportunities, outstanding facilities, and an environment where students can excel. Some legacies help fund new projects, ensuring that our site remains modern while preserving its rich heritage; others contribute to the vital refurbishment of existing spaces, maintaining the quality and character that make Sherborne unique. Beyond bricks and mortar, legacy donations transform lives by supporting bursaries for boys who might otherwise not have
the opportunity to attend. These gifts open doors to a Sherborne education, enriching our community and ensuring that access to this is not limited by financial constraints.
Through the generosity of those who believe in Sherborne’s vision, we safeguard the values that define us, ensuring that the School continues to inspire and nurture future generations. A legacy is not just a gift—it is an enduring contribution to the lifechanging experience that Sherborne offers.
SIMON
HEARD
Headmaster
CHANGING LIVES THE POWER OF BURSARIES
Leaving a legacy to support bursaries at Sherborne will change the lives of future generations. A bursary is a profound way to shape the future and transform the life opportunities for young people. Imagine the impact of your gift echoing through the corridors and classrooms of Sherborne empowering young people who would not otherwise have had the chance to come to this School.
By supporting a bursary, you open doors to Sherborne’s exceptional breadth of education for deserving individuals, irrespective of their background or financial circumstances. Your legacy becomes a beacon of hope, lighting the path for young minds to flourish and realise their full potential.
As you consider the legacy you wish to leave behind, please consider the transformative power of education.
“As an Academic scholar and bursary recipient I got involved in so many aspects of the school. As a young boy, I adopted an Orangutan in Borneo. I developed this interest by undertaking an EPQ at Sherborne which allowed me to research orangutan conservation in greater detail. I was able to get a greater grasp and understanding of topics of Zoology and Natural Sciences that I will study at university (Leeds) from October 2024.
Sherborne allowed me to gain an incredible education with the pathway to many exciting things.
I am very proud to be an Old Shirburnian.
OTTOKAR DENHAM (m 23)
Starting at Sherborne in 2018 as a bursary recipient and academic scholar was an incredible opportunity. I got involved from 3rd form in Model United Nations (MUN), an international society, which has enriched my knowledge of current affairs and international relations. Its universal appeal provided me with avenues to new experiences. The MUN helped me build both confidence and communication skills, this translated into presenting school assemblies about the work of the MUN.
While I grow in my studies, I know my time at Sherborne will aid me in my future achievements and my aspiration to be called to the Bar.
Personally a bursary was transformative and has afforded for me incredible opportunities which I am forever grateful.
ANEURIN DENHAM (e 23)
TRANSFORMING THE SCHOOL
“Sherborne was a ‘Tough gig’ in some respects in the 1960’s. It gave me a passion for sport and music which have been foundation stones throughout my life, along with resilience, a good education and many other invisible advantages which set me up for life. Beyond that at a time when my family life was somewhat ‘fragmented’ Sherborne provided me with a rock of stability without which my teenage years could have been pretty miserable at times. Since then, my sons have both benefitted from Sherborne and from generous scholarships. The very least I can do is repay the school by leaving a legacy at the end of my life.
The school provided an environment which had a hugely beneficial impact on my selfconfidence and enabled me to thrive and become a person that, I hope, has made a positive difference to the people and communities I have come into contact with. I am keen to ensure that Sherborne can continue to provide the supportive environment which enables people to reach their potential and have a positive impact on society. By joining the Bow Society and providing for a legacy I hope future generations of Shirburnians will continue to make a difference.
LT GEN DAVID LEAKEY (b
70)
RICHARD MILLER (f 80)
BOW SOCIETY CHAIR
JOIN THE BOW SOCIETY
The Bow Society was established in 1998 as a way of saying thank you to those who intend to leave Sherborne Boys a gift in their will. Members of the society will have their name recognised in the annual philanthropy report.
If you decide you would like to leave a legacy to Sherborne or indeed have already mentioned the School in your will please let us know. This does not bind you in any way, but it does give us the opportunity to invite you to become a member of the Bow Society and, most importantly, to thank you.
ABOUT THE BOW SOCIETY
OUR ROOTS
The Bow Society was named in memory of Charles and Louisa Bow, the Sherborne coal merchants who so generously chose to leave their home and land to Sherborne.
Their transformational gift was inspired by the great politeness they experienced over 50 years whilst delivering coal to School houses and appreciating that boys at Sherborne treat everyone with the same respect and courtesy.
Charles Bow delivering his coal by horse power
LEGACIES ARE ONE OF THE GREATEST WAYS TO SUPPORT SHERBORNE
