Changing Lives Help us Build the Future

A message from the Chairman - Lord Carter of Coles (OB)

Other Board members

The Rt Hon. Lord Lansley (OB)Lord Black of Brentwood (OB) - GovernorRt Hon. Jack Straw (OB)Sir Peter Stothard (OB)Mr Russell Bartlett (OB)Mr Mark Goodey (OB)Mrs Michelle Walsh (Parent)Mr Ian Davies - HeadmasterMrs Sarah Carswell - Finance Director (Secretary)Mr Oli Adams - Director of Communications, Admissions & DevelopmentMr Jos Hollington (OB) - Development Manager

I am delighted to be chairing the Foundation Board which is committed to improving access to a Brentwood School education for the many bright and talented pupils whose parents cannot afford to send them to the School. Like many of us, I came to Brentwood School through the Direct Grant scheme which meant that I had a free place. I will always be grateful to the School for everything it gave me and I know that any successes I have had in my life have, in large part, been due to Brentwood and the education I received there. If you, like me, feel the desire to repay some of what we gained, then please do join the Foundation in developing scholarships for the many talented young people we need.

- Lord Patrick Carter of Coles (OB)

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The Brentwood School Foundation

Our mission statement

The mission of the Foundation is to enrich and benefit the School by ensuring that no successful applicant in the Brentwood School Entrance Examination is prevented by financial reasons from taking up a place.

Our aim

The aim of the Foundation is to raise sufficient money to provide additional bursaries and facilities, to achieve our mission and ensure that a Brentwood School education is available to those children who might benefit but whose families do not have the financial means to fund it.

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Progress so far

Generous donations from Old Brentwoods, parents and friends of the School enable the School to provide valuable bursaries and scholarships to as many as 20% of our current pupils. The results have been, and continue to be, both astounding and rewarding; but we want to do more. Each year we have to turn away talented children who would benefit from the education offered by Brentwood School. This is not only a lost opportunity for them, but also for the School.

In the last financial year, this amazing generosity raised just over £200,000, but we need much more to fulfil our aims.

We will be running a series of events in support of the Foundation with a view to increasing the funds available to help pupils. We hope to see you at one soon.

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How are funds held and spent?

Monies raised by the Foundation are held in a Lodged Fund within Brentwood School’s accounts. The authority to spend this money on bursaries and on grants to specific projects rests solely with the Trustees of Brentwood School.

In making a decision on how much to spend each year, the Trustees of Brentwood School will seek recommendations from the Chairman of the Foundation, Lord Carter of Coles (OB).

How you can help

We ask you to consider making either a single donation or an ongoing monthly gift; details of options are on page 7.

Your support will help us provide financial assistance to enable talented and gifted pupils to come to, or remain at, Brentwood through means-tested bursaries.

For further information, please visit the School website:www.brentwoodschool.co.uk/Foundation

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What our Bursary students have to say

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When I was awarded a bursary for Brentwood School I was delighted and knew that this opportunity would be life changing for me. It has enhanced my confidence in myself and in my abilities, and has enabled me to try new things and provides countless opportunities other schools simply do not. I appreciate that a place at Brentwood School allows the best start possible to young adult life. I have enjoyed every minute of my time at the School so far and I cannot wait for the adventures awaiting me.

- Third Year Bursary pupil

“ “The Brentwood School Foundation was literally life-changing for me. Without Brentwood School, I don’t think that I would be where I am today or be the person that I am today. I have become a life-long learner and sportsperson and cannot thank Brentwood School enough for all of the opportunities it provided and continues to provide.

- Bursary student, class of 2015

The bursary I receive from Brentwood School is fantastic. It has given me the opportunity to receive one of the best educations in the country; which I wouldn’t have otherwise been able to obtain. I’m so grateful for the support and opportunities that Brentwood School and the bursary programme have given me. I couldn’t have asked for a more supportive School.

- Sixth Form Bursary student“

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Legacies

A gift in your will can be a simple and tax-efficient way of making a significant donation to the Foundation that is unaffordable during one’s lifetime. Any such gift to a registered charity (of which the School is one) made in your will is exempt from Inheritance Tax and allows many people to make a meaningful contribution to future generations of Brentwood pupils. Making a bequest is simple: it can be included in a new will or added as a Codicil to an existing will.

Please visit our website for more information or for an informal discussion please contact the Development Office; however, you should seek legal advice when making or amending a will.

You may also find useful information at www.gov.uk/inheritance-tax

““ I spent seven fantastic years at Brentwood School and the opportunities my education afforded me really did shape my future. It is so important to give that opportunity to future generations, which is why I am supporting the Foundation in my will.

- Old Brentwood Legator

Company giving

The support of businesses and companies is always welcome and they can receive a number of benefits, by making a charitable donation to the Foundation.

All businesses can get tax relief when donating to UK charities. However the relief is different for Limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.

For more details please visit www.gov.uk/donating-to-charity

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Making a donation

Whatever the size or type of your gift, it will make a real difference to current and future pupils of the School. You can support the Foundation through a single gift or regular donations.

Donations are usually unrestricted, allowing the Foundation to support current priorities; however, we will always try to meet a donor’s wishes if they have a specific area of interest in the School.

Single Gifts – may be made in these ways:• BACS Direct Credit• Cheque• Debit or Credit Card• Legacy.

Regular Donations – may be made in these ways:• Set up a standing order using your mobile banking facility• Complete our Standing Order form and send it to us. We will then

pass this onto your bank.

Gift Aid –

The School is a registered charity so if you are a UK tax payer your donation may be increased by 25p for every £1 you donate with no extra cost to you. If you are a higher rate tax payer you may also claim tax relief on your donation from the Inland Revenue.

Donor story

““ It is only probably in retrospect that you realise how important your education was for you, giving knowledge and confidence to develop your own abilities and deal with people. It also created lasting friendships and respect for past and current generations. It is for these reasons that I have supported the Foundation initiative to return the benefits that I received.

- Former President of the Society of Old Brentwoods

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MAKING A SINGLE GIFT

I would like to make a single gift of £

I am making this payment via:

BACS Direct Credit Please use your banking app or online/telephone banking to make a one-off (or regular) payment. Natwest Brentwood Account Name: Brentwood School CIO Account Number: 20622597 Sort Code: 60-03-25 IBAN: GB07NWBK 600325 20622597 Swift/BIC: NWBKGB2L Please use Reference: “BSF/[Your Surname]” and advise the Development Office of your donation.

Cheque Please make payable to Brentwood School and enclose with this form.

Debit/Credit Card Please visit our website to donate securely.

Legacy Please visit our website for more details or contact the Development Office.

GIFT AID YOUR DONATION

Boost your donation and make it worth an extra 25% at no extra cost to yourself. Gift Aid is reclaimed by the charity from the tax you pay for the current tax year. Your address is needed to identify you as a current UK taxpayer.

In order to Gift Aid your donation you must tick the box.

I want to Gift Aid my donation of £ and any donations I make in the future or

have made in the past 4 years to Brentwood School. I am a UK taxpayer and understand that if I pay less Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax than the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all my donations in that tax year it is my responsibility to pay any difference.

Please notify Brentwood School if you: • want to cancel this declaration • change your name or home address • no longer pay sufficient tax on your income and/or capital gains. If you pay Income Tax at the higher or additional rate and want to receive the additional tax relief due to you, you must include all your Gift Aid donations on your Self-Assessment tax return or ask HM Revenue and Customs to adjust your tax code.

YOUR DETAILS:

NAME

ADDRESS

POSTCODE

PHONE NO.

EMAIL

PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO:

Brentwood School Development OfficeMiddleton Hall LaneBrentwoodEssex CM15 8EE

If you have any queries about the form, please don’t hesitate to contact us on 01277 240451.

SIGNATURE DATE

If you wish for your donation to the Foundation to remain anonymous, please tick the box.

MAKING A REGULAR GIFT TO US

I would like to make a regular gift and have completed the Standing Order below.

To: your Bank or Building SocietyThe Manager

Bank/Building Society

Address

Postcode

Instruction to your Bank or Building Society:

Please pay: Brentwood School CIO, Natwest Brentwood Branch.

Bank/Building Society Account Number

Branch Sort Code

The sum of £

commencing on the

to be paid every month / quarter / year (delete as appropriate)

Quoting the Reference:

BSF/

(please insert your Surname above)

Name(s) of Account Holder(s)

Bank/Building Society Account Number

Branch Sort Code

SIGNATURE(S)

DATE

PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO:

Brentwood School Development OfficeMiddleton Hall LaneBrentwoodEssex CM15 8EE

If you have any queries about the form, please don’t hesitate to contact us on 01277 240451.

If you wish for your donation to the Foundation to remain anonymous, please tick the box.

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Donor Recognition

We have a programme of events and receptions to express our sincere gratitude to all those who have given generous donations. All donors will automatically become a Sir Antony Browne Benefactor and those who bequeath a legacy in their will shall become members of The 1557 Society.

Anonymity

Should you wish to make a gift to the Foundation but remain anonymous, please ensure you tick the appropriate boxes on the Donation Forms.

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Registered Charity Number - 1153605

Brentwood School Development Office, Middleton Hall Lane, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 8EE

telephone: 01277 240451 email: development@brentwood.essex.sch.ukwww.brentwoodschool.co.uk/Foundation