The. Burnet Ward. Bursary WYCLIFFE COLLEGE

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1 The Burnet Ward Bursary WYCLIFFE COLLEGE

2 An Invitation to the Wycliffe College community to give to the Wycliffe College Foundation

3 Wycliffe College wishes to encourage the inclusion of children from all sections of society whose parents feel they can benefit from the ideals and environment of the College. Over the last ten years I have had the immense privilege and joy of helping to shape the lives of so many young people who have not only contributed to the life of our community but have gone on to make a difference to others. I would love to see this positive impact being continued, by allowing promising young people the chance to have a Wycliffe education through offering a bursary in my name. I very much hope that fond memories and a grateful appreciation of the value of a Wycliffe education will prompt you to be generous. Margie Burnet Ward (Head )

4 In order to facilitate the accessibility of the College to pupils, who would otherwise be precluded for financial reasons, the College offers significant financial support to enable pupils to benefit from a Wycliffe education. We offer bursaries because we believe wholeheartedly that the high calibre all-round education our pupils experience will develop creative, innovative and independent thinking young men and women who exhibit self-belief with a highly developed social and environmental conscience. But, we want to provide even more. Our aim is to further increase access for young people who would not otherwise have access to a first-class education. Your participation in this campaign adds much to the additional enrichment which drives Wycliffe forward. Collectively we can make a real difference to what can be achieved. We value every single gift we receive, regardless of size.

5 Margie Burnet Ward s impact on Wycliffe College has been immeasurable. During my time at the College she worked hard to infuse the community with the values that she herself lived by. Caring, approachable, yet always striving for excellence: these qualities came to epitomise life at Wycliffe. A truly welcoming place, where pupils are encouraged to achieve beyond what they thought themselves capable and are given every opportunity to do so. I have no doubt that this would not have been possible without the hard work and force of character of Margie Burnet Ward. During her tenure, Wycliffe College went from being a good school to a great one. I am forever grateful for the financial support I received from the Wycliffe College Foundation which enabled me to join the College and helped me become the person I am today. James O Toole (OW )

6 The Burnet Ward Bursary In August 2015, Head Margie Burnet Ward will retire following ten years of outstanding leadership. She has been passionately committed throughout her time as Head in working to provide bursaries which give promising children the opportunity to attend Wycliffe, irrespective of their background. Margie has asked that any recognition by parents and OWs of her service to Wycliffe should be through a contribution to our bursary funds. We, therefore, invite you to join us in helping to fund a Burnet Ward Bursary, to first be awarded in the Autumn of 2015, as a fitting leaving gift for a Head who has contributed so much to the school. Our initial target, is to raise 75,000 which will enable the Foundation to help fund the school fees for a pupil who would otherwise not have been able to benefit from a Wycliffe education.

7 Donation to The Burnet Ward Bursary Name Address Telephone Postcode I should like to make a donation of By cheque payable to: Wycliffe College Foundation (Switch/Solo Visa Mastercard Delta Switch/Solo/Maestro Issue number Maestro only) Card number Name that appears on card Start date Signature Expiry date Bankers Order for Regular Donations Name & Address of Bank Account Name Account Number Postcode Card Security Code Last three digits on the signature strip Date Sort Code D D M M Y Y D D M M Y Y every month year (tick appropriate & initial) Starting on Please pay from my account the following sum to Wycliffe College Foundation, Account Details Account: Sort Code: (Amount of each instalment) (Amount in words) Signature Wycliffe College Foundation Gift Aid Declaration, for past, present & future donations Signature Date Please treat as Gift Aid donations all qualifying gift of money made today in the past 4 years in the future Please tick all the boxes you wish to apply Date D D M M Y Y I confirm I have paid or will pay an amount of Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax for each tax year (6 April to 5 April) that is at least equal to the amount of tax that all the charities or Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs) that I donate to will reclaim on my gifts for that tax year. I understand that other taxes such as VAT and Council Tax do not qualify. I understand the charity will reclaim 28p of tax on every 1 that I gave up to 5 April 2008 and will reclaim 25p of tax on every 1 that I give on or after 6 April D D M M Y Y Notes: Please notify the charity or CASC if you: Want to cancel this declaration Change your name or house number No longer pay sufficient tax on your income and/or capital gains tax. 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. We would like to acknowledge all donations to the College. However, please tick if you would prefer to remain anonymous. Thank you. Your gift is both valued and appreciated. Wycliffe College Foundation is a Registered Charity No Please complete and return to: The Foundation Office, Wycliffe College, Regent Street, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire GL10 2AD foundation.office@wycliffe.co.uk

8 Your gift makes a difference Your gift will not only enable students to be supported academically and financially, but provide a happy and secure environment where they can develop resilience to meet the challenges of life ahead and help us attain the excellence for which we continually strive. Regular donations enable us to plan for the future, small amounts quickly add up to a substantial gift. Sam Dressel (OW ) Local boy Sam Dressel joined Wycliffe aged eight. Sam was awarded a music and academic scholarship but, in order for him to continue his education into the Senior School, additional significant financial support was given by the Wycliffe College Foundation. His story is one of commitment and astonishing achievement.

9 Tax Efficient Giving Gift Aid increases the value of your donation by 25p for every 1 you give, at no extra cost to you. If you are a UK tax payer then we can increase the value of your donation by 25%* making every 100 worth 125. Simply complete the declaration on the form. If you are a UK higher rate tax payer, you can also claim tax relief on your donation. The amount you can claim is the difference between the higher and basic rate tax. It could cost you around half of what we gain. * Correct as at January 2015 By the age of sixteen he had achieved Grade 8 with distinction on piano, cello and voice. He left Wycliffe as Head of School, having achieved ten A* at GCSE and four A* at A-level. He won the French, Spanish and Music subject prizes and the Chris Vaux Memorial trophy for the greatest contribution to all areas of Wycliffe life. Sam went on to Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge as a choral scholar to read French and Spanish. He also became President of the Music Society. Just to prove that he is human he said that he was terrible at sport at school, but in true Wycliffe style, he contributed by being the cricket team s scorer. Currently Sam is a member of Voces8 which is one of the most exciting and versatile vocal groups in the world. The multi award-winning ensemble fulfils an international annual touring schedule across Europe, the USA, Asia and Africa. The ensemble leads an innovative series of music education workshops, reaching 20,000 singers of all ages and abilities every year, with the aim of inspiring creativity and excellence through music.

10 Wycliffe College Foundation Wycliffe College Foundation (Registered Charity No: ), is administered by its own body of Trustees. Its primary purposes are to grant bursaries and scholarships to pupils at Wycliffe College and to assist in funding College projects such as new and improved facilities. The 1882 Society, named in honour of the year that Wycliffe College was founded, is an exclusive Society for those who give a significant donation or leave a legacy for the benefit of the College and its pupils. If you would like to discuss any aspect of making a donation or are interested in leaving a legacy please contact The Foundation Manager, at Wycliffe College on Any information you provide will always be kept completely confidential. foundation.office@wycliffe.co.uk Wycliffe College Incorporated is a Registered Charity No and is a Company limited by guarantee and registered No in England and Wales.