SJC Public Benefit Statement

PUBLIC BENEFITS

STATEMENT Building a Stronger Community Together

St Joseph’s College

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Executive Summary

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Core Framework

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Local Economic Impact

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Positive Community Impact

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Governance and Leadership

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Environmental, Social and Governance

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Community Impact and Social Responsibility

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Executive Summary At St Joseph’s College, we are a registered charity with the principal aim of advancing education for the public benefit. As an independent day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 2 to 19 years, we provide a nurturing environment in which students are inspired to reach their full potential— intellectually, morally, spiritually, and physically and to play an active and positive role in society, offering service to local, national and global communities.

We believe in being an active and supportive member of our local community. Our campus serves as a hub for various community organisations, reflecting our commitment to fostering strong, collaborative relationships beyond the school gates. We are proud to host a diverse range of community groups and we aim to contribute to the vibrancy and wellbeing of our community, providing a welcoming environment for all.

Our partnerships extend beyond facility use.

We collaborate with local schools, including those that cater to children with diverse needs, to ensure inclusive educational opportunities.

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Core Framework MISSION

At St Joseph’s College, academic achievement, ideas, intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and resilience are of equal importance.

VISION

To continue growing our nurturing environment, in which students are inspired to reach their full potential.

MOTTO

Faith, Hard Work and Tenacity (Fides, Labore et Tenacitate)

VALUES

Aspiration, Respect and Confidence

Our educational approach is guided by clear aims to meet the needs of each pupil’s mind, body, heart, and spirit. We aim for every student to play an active and positive role in College life, building leadership skills and offering service to local, national, and global communities.

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Local Economic Impact The College’s total contribution to UK GDP is £16,960,914, which comprises three channels of impact, the school's own GDP; GDP supported in our UKbased supply chain and UK GDP supported by the spending of our staff, and UK-based suppliers' staff.

Allocation of scholarships to support able and talented pupils to access an independent education: 2021/22 - £1.2m 2022/23 - £1.3m 2023/24 - £1.4m

Allocation of bursaries to support social mobility for families who would not otherwise be able to access an independent education: 2021/22 - £245k 2022/23 - £250k 2023/24 - £200K

The College employs 191 members of the local and wider community in Teaching and Support Staff roles.

The College continues to support local business including hotels, function venues supermarkets, transport companies, leisure businesses, sports clubs, food suppliers, uniform and sports kit suppliers, restaurants, window cleaners and health and safety providers.

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£1.6m Scholarships and Bursaries Awarded 2024

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Positive Community Impact The planning application for residential development and new boarding accommodation at St Joseph’s College, if successful, will create significant public benefits which will include: Delivery of 51 much-needed new homes, helping to boost the local housing supply in line with Government targets Financial contributions towards off-site affordable housing provision in the local area Total section 106 contributions exceeding £900,000 Substantial investment in a range of facilities and services, including education provision, including Early Years, Secondary and Sixth Form education, library improvements, NHS, waste management and open spaces The creation of a new pedestrian and cycle connection, improving local connectivity and sustainable transport options.

Provision of new, purpose-built boarding accommodation to support pupil recruitment and the long-term viability of the College and its communitybased activities—bringing wider economic benefits to the local area Investment in the refurbishment and conversion of the Grade II* Listed Goldrood House, securing its preservation and long-term future.

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Governance and Leadership Board Structure

Risk Management

The College and the Board of Governors are committed to high standards of corporate governance.

There is an ongoing process for identifying, evaluating, and managing the potential financial, commercial, charitable, operational, social, environmental, and ethical risks for the College. The Trustees take steps to manage these risks by means of systems of controls, policies, monitoring and committees. The Governors’ sub-committee groups review key internal operational and financial controls and confirm the operating effectiveness of those to the Board of Governors.

At St Joseph’s College, we approach risk management with care and responsibility in all strategic decisions. Every major development undergoes a thorough assessment that considers operational, financial, and reputational risks, alongside the College’s long-term sustainability.

Crucially, we prioritise the views and wellbeing of our community, both within and beyond the College.

Whether it’s investing in new facilities or launching academic programmes, we actively engage stakeholders to understand local impact and explore opportunities for shared benefit. This ensures our growth remains true to our values and positively serves the wider community.

Charities Act and Public Benefit The Trustees are aware of their responsibilities for demonstrating public benefit.

The College has demonstrated and continues to demonstrate a number of areas of public benefit within its core charitable objectives. The identifiable benefits include the advancement of education and community support.

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Environmental, Social and Governance Environmental The College places strong emphasis on sustainable supply chains, prioritising collaboration with local businesses for food and services. Our partnership with Thomas Franks Catering during the inaugural Giving Day enabled us to provide over 4,000 meals to those in need, reinforcing our commitment to local procurement and community support.

Additionally, the College is actively reviewing its procurement and tender processes to prioritise local businesses wherever possible. This approach has been clearly demonstrated in recent projects, including the refurbishment of the Prep School Nursery, Boarding facilities, and the Chapel.

Social The College actively engages in community outreach through educational partnerships and charitable giving. Our Christmas People in Need campaign and Giving Day initiative on 19 March 2025 strengthened community bonds. Similarly, the VE Day celebrations raised awareness and funds for the Army Benevolent Fund, highlighting our commitment to supporting veterans and fostering community solidarity.

The College also hosted the Women in Leadership Conference, open to the public and featuring inspiring female speakers from the business world.

The event was warmly received by attendees from Ipswich and the surrounding areas.

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Community Impact and Social Responsibility The College takes its responsibility to provide public benefit to the wider community seriously and has a purposeful, wide-ranging programme to achieve this. This includes offering educational opportunities to state schools across the region, sharing our campus and facilities with a diverse range of community groups, supporting local charities, clubs and organisations, and hosting events that benefit the broader community.

Sports

The College’s partnership with Ipswich Town Foundation supports community participation in football, and we are proud to be an official education partner of Ipswich Town Football Club. We also sponsor local sports clubs, including Ipswich, Colchester, and Sudbury Rugby Clubs, Hadleigh Cricket Club, and Norfolk United Netball Club. Additionally, we support Paul’s Social Club by assisting with the maintenance of their facilities.

The College organises competitions, local open training sessions, and an outreach coaching programme, providing hundreds of local children with valuable sporting opportunities and fostering a love of sport across the region.

Events

Community events at the College include the National Schools Rugby Festival, Football and Netball Festivals, Under-11 Football and Cricket Festivals, as well as commemorative occasions like the VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations, all of which bring together our local community.

In addition the College hosts academic and pastoral events such as safeguarding forums and Suffolk County Council’s Sustainability in Education Conference, which brought together over 120 teachers and school leaders to discuss and learn about sustainability practices in education.

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Community Impact and Social Responsibility Charity

Each academic year, the College actively supports multiple charities by raising funds, collecting donations of food and books, visiting local care homes, and preparing and delivering 4,000 complimentary meals to residents across Ipswich.

Partners

The College maintains partnerships with a diverse range of organisations across sport, the arts, education, ecological initiatives, and both local and global communities.

Facilities The College warmly welcomes a diverse range of community groups and

clubs to use its facilities and campus throughout the year. This includes local sports clubs, cultural organisations, and notably, a Romanian church group that regularly gathers on campus for worship. By providing a welcoming space for such groups, the College fosters a strong sense of community and inclusivity.

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Sharing Our Campus The school provides access to its campus facilities for multiple community organisations, who use them for various educational, cultural and recreational purposes. This reflects our commitment to supporting the wider community and making effective use of our resources for public benefit.

Achilles Football Club

London Pulse Netball

Capel Plough Football Club

Next Thing Education Camps

CDC Streetdance

Pop Chorus community choir

Chantry Cheetahs Netball

RFU England Rugby Coaching

Civil Service Netball Club

RFU England Rugby Refereeing

Dance Yourself Fit

Rotary Youth Speaks

English Speaking Union Debates

Slimming World

Evolution Karate

Special Olympics Suffolk

Hadleigh Cricket Club

Stone Lodge Academy

Hartbeeps

Suffolk County Hockey Association

IELTS testing

Suffolk County Schools FA

Independent Schools Safeguarding Forum

Suffolk Cricket

Ipswich Athletics

Suffolk FA

Ipswich Town Foundation

Suffolk Netball Academy

Ipswich Town Women

Suffolk Singers

Little Kickers

Sustainability in Education,

Little Riders

Suffolk County Council

Local nurseries

Tucan Netball Academy

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Community Outreach The College has been instrumental in delivering education and engagement activities to local schools and nurseries through community outreach and sporting masterclasses: Community Outreach Programme: 278 hours of sports coaching delivered 557 students were engaged in training 14 local schools participated Sporting Masterclass Programme: 6 hours of sports coaching delivered 196 students were engaged in training 6 local schools participated Art Competition and activity day with local nurseries including: Orchard Barns, Busy Bees Pinewood, Small World, IPK, Oakland Hall Day Nursery

National Schools Rugby Festival The St Jo’s Rugby Festival unites the top state and independent school teams, offering young athletes a prestigious platform to showcase their skills and compete at the highest level of rugby. It is regionally and internationally renowned bringing visitors to the region and is broadcast globally. Former student participants include Marcus Smith and Mako Vunipola.

Total Spectator Admissions: 5,000 Average of non-local spectators : 75% Estimated spend in local economy: £82,900 Total livestream viewers of event: 137,000 Views across social media: 2.2 million

Charities Supported 2024 to 2025 St Elizabeth Hospice

Ipswich Outreach

Lighthouse Women’s Aid

Teenage Cancer Trust

The Willows Primary School pantry Let’s Talk reading

Army Benevolent Fund Suffolk Mind

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CONTACT US St Joseph's College, Belstead Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP2 9DR, United Kingdom admin@stjos.co.uk +44 1473 690281 stjos.co.uk