How to Donate to our Bursary Appeal

How to Donate to our Bursary Appeal

Different ways to donate to the Ewellian Sixth Form Bursary Fund

  • Ideally we are looking for regular monthly contributions, however
  • We will also gladly accept annual contributions, and
  • We will also glady accept one off donations if that is what people prefer

How you can donate to the Ewellians Sixth Form Bursary

If you have decided you would like to contribute to our Ewellian Sixth Form Bursary Fund, we would like to thank you on behalf of all our Sixth Form students, especially those in receipt of a bursary.  Please let us know by emailing Carol at oldewellians@ewellcastle.co.uk 

It would greatly help us with our Bursary planning if you are able to commit to and organise an on-going standing order payment to the School as a contribution towards the Ewellians Sixth Form Bursary Fund.  If you would like to set up a standing order, please can you let us know how much you will be donating and how often.  If you would like to make regular donations, we would kindly request that you donate on a monthly basis rather than on an ad-hoc basis as this will assist our Finance Department. If you are not able to contribute on an on-going basis or prefer not to, you can still contribute by making a one-off donation towards the Ewellians Sixth Form Bursary Fund.  The School bank details are below:

Payment by bank transfer.     Please add your initials and "Ewellians Bursary" to the payment details.

Ewell Castle School No. 2 Account                Barclays Bank UK Plc       Account Number: 73775631    Sort Code: 20-29-90

Donation Form

This is what a bursary means to these Ewell Castle School families whose children have been in receipt of a bursary

"We are extremely grateful to Ewell Caslte School for considering the bursary renewal and for granting it towards xxx's further education during these unprecedented times.  We appreciate your continued support of xxx's education at Ewell Castle.  xxx was absolutely delighted to hear the news of the bursary renewal and is so relieved too.  xxxx is thoroughly enjoying their education at school and now also with online learning.  It brings us so much joy to witness our child thriving in their education and I commend you all at Ewell Castle for this."

"I wanted to send my thanks and gratitude in relation to the additional bursary help that has been given to xxxx for this final year, it is not something we would take for granted and just to let you know it has made a huge difference and relieved some of the additional stress due to Covid and the financial strain on top of the situation we were already dealing with."

"Thank you for all you have done to help us.  Thank you for considering our need, for setting up the meeting - and for your time and generosity in these challenging times.  This makes a real difference to us."

 

Ewellian Sixth Form Bursary for Sixth Formers in need of financial support

Under its public benefit provision, the School currently offers a number of bursaries to families who would not otherwise be able to afford a Ewell Castle School education for their children. Demand is high, however, the School’s funds are limited. We would love to be able to help even more dedicated children and so The Ewellians Association Committee and Ewell Castle School are launching an Ewellians Sixth Form Bursary to support existing Ewell Castle School families who require support to enable their children to continue into our Sixth Form. 

What the Ewellian Sixth Form Bursery entails

It is financial support to allow pupils to continue their academic journey into our Sixth Form (which may also include opportunities for Ewellians to mentor and provide work experience to Sixth Form students).

Who it is aimed at

It is aimed at existing Ewell Castle School families who would find it financially impossible for their children in Year 11 to continue into our Sixth Form. 

The process

Once we have secured sufficient funds for our inaugural bursary year, the Ewellians Sixth Form Bursary will be promoted to existing parents.  Any Ewellians Bursary award will be means tested via an external agency and qualifying candidates will be interviewed by the Principal and a member of the Ewellians Bursary Committee to assess a candidates’ dedication to their studies, as well as their broader commitment to the life and ethos of the School whether in volunteering, leadership, sporting endeavour or performing arts.


Who decides who the Ewellian Bursary is awarded to

Only qualifying candidates will be put forward to the Ewellians Bursary Committee and Principal to decide the recipients of the Ewellians Bursary. 

Why Ewellian Michael Brunwin is supporting the Ewellians Sixth Form Bursary

‘As a result of the Ewellians Sixth Form Bursary, pupils who previously thrived and made a broad contribution to the life of the School, will be able to continue at Ewell Castle to study for their A-levels, regardless of their family financial circumstances.  Because of the Ewellians Sixth Form Bursary, they will be able to enjoy and take advantage of the academic and co-curricular opportunities the School provides and they will continue to build life-long friendships.

In essence, the Ewellians Sixth Form Bursary will enable these pupils to enjoy the positive advantages and experiences that Ewell Castle School offers, as so many of us have already enjoyed. They will leave having achieved strong A-level results and embodying the values of; personal integrity, trustworthiness, mutual respect, social responsibility and resilience.  I am proud to be an Ewellian and I am grateful for the life-long friendships and happy memories I still have from my school days. That’s why I’m supporting the Ewellians Sixth Form Bursary Fund.’ Michael Brunwin, Ewell Castle School pupil 1947-1953 and Chair of the Ewellians Association Committee

 

Bursary Fund leaflet

We need to raise £40,000- to provide a 100% bursary for one pupil or provide two pupils with a 50% bursary for their Sixth Form studies

We are looking to raise £40,000 in order to assist two or more Castle School pupils through two years of Sixth Form here by providing a 50% bursary to two current pupils or 33% bursary to three pupils.  The amount also covers a contribution towards lunch, Sixth Form uniform, exam entries, books/stationery supplies and curriculum/Sixth Form School trips.

All donations are gratefully received.

Below is is an example of how the £40,000 could be raised:  If you are viewing the table below on a mobile (in an upright position), you may not be able to view the entire 7 columns across.  You may need to tilt your mobile to a horizontal/landscape position.

Number of Ewellian's Required £ Donation Per Ewellian Per Month Total £ Donation Per Ewellian over 12 Months Total Ewellian's x Monthly £ x 12 Months

Yr 1

Total Donation Amount by x Number of Ewellians

Yr2

Total Donation Amount by x Number of Ewellians

Total Donation Amount over 2 Yrs by x Number of Ewellians
10 £5 £60 10 Ewellians x £5 per month x 12 months

£600

£600

£1,200
20 £10 £120 20 x £10 x 12 = £2,400 £2,400 £2,400 £4,800
20 £25 £300 20 x £25 x 12 = £6,000 £6,000 £6,000 £12,000
5 £50 £600 5 x £50 x 12 = £3,000 £3,000 £3,000 £6,000
6 £100 £1,200 6 x £100 x 12 = £7,200 £7,200 £7,200 4,400
2 - 2 x one off gifts of £400 each 2 x £400 = £800 £800 £800 £1,600
        £19,200 £19,200 £40,000

Gift Aid

Boost your donations by 25% via gift aid if you are a UK tax payer.  Please fill in the attached gift aid form and send to the Alumni Office at Ewell Castle School, Church Street, Ewell, KT17 2AW. 

Gift Aid Form

How You Will be Thanked for Your Contribution

All gifts will be acknowledged with a letter of thanks, then depending on the contribution amount, Ewellians may be invited to attend Prize Giving as a guest of the Principal and or other School events and receptions or School Ball. Ewellians who contribute will also receive a yearly update on the Sixth Form Bursary Fund as well as a report on the progress (academic and other) made by recients of the Sixth Form Bursary that year.

If you would like to contribute please email Ms Carol Hernandez, Director of Marketing, Development and Alumni at oldewellians@ewellcastle.co.uk who will be able to answer any queries you may have. Thank you.