About Us

The Wellington Community exists to inspire and support the students as well as being a wonderful social and professional network for all its members.

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The Wellington Community

Murray Lindo, Head of the Wellington Community, explains who we are and what we do

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Wellington Connect

Our very own global professional networking platform.

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The Wellington Community

We estimate that there are over 28,000 members within the Wellington Community across the world – the challenge is how do we bring this network together to support the students, as well as being a wonderful social and professional network for all its members? The answer is Wellington Connect Global – our own online platform that provides opportunities for all members; re-connecting with former classmates, making new connections, finding jobs and signing up to a rich and varied programme of events and activities.

OUR NETWORKS

Opportunities to get involved

We host a wide variety of events every term including, OW Reunions, Life Beyond Wellington Networking evenings, Career Speed Networking sessions and so much more! We hope to see you at one of our events soon.

THE WELLINGTON COMMUNITY

Our vision is to harness the talents and expertise of the members of the Wellington Community. Through a wide range of social and professional activities we aim to nurture mutually beneficial life-long relationships with the College and with its members.

WHO MAKES UP THE WELLINGTON COMMUNITY?

The Wellington Community includes current pupils, former pupils (OWs), parents (past and present), grandparents, staff (past and present) and our partner schools.

AIMS

To facilitate social, career and business opportunities for all members of the Wellington Community by delivering a vibrant events and communications programme. To provide life-long guidance and support for all OWs and opportunities for parents and OWs to engage in career mentoring, work experience, pro-bono skills/advice, and to encourage financial support for the College through an integrated development programme.

Latest news

Life Beyond Wellington Week 2024

21 October 2024

Life Beyond Wellington Week is an integral part of Wellington College’s commitment to preparing students for the complexities of life after school. The programme is designed to bridge the gap between academic life and the ‘real’ world, offering students essential skills and insights that will help them navigate their future with confidence. Through a mix […]

OWXC at the Annual Alumni Race 2024

09 October 2024

On Saturday 14th September, OWXC took part in the 72nd Annual Alumni Race on Wimbledon Common, an 8k undulating cross-country course. This is a long-standing challenge amongst the alumni/ae of all the top schools and is as much social as it is competitive. We were again joined by four current College students and the staff […]

Long Service Celebration

03 September 2024

On Friday 30th August we unveiled our new Long Service Boards, to honour and celebrate long-serving members of Wellington staff. Up until now, long-serving members of the teaching staff were commemorated with a stone plaque in Chapel, but only after their death, while most other members of College staff received no memorial, no matter how […]

Upcoming Events

07 December 2024

POSTPONED – WC vs. OWs Cross Country Race 2024

Wellington College

The Wellington Community invite you to join us at College for a friendly and relaxed multi-terrain cross country running event on Saturday 7th December at 11:45 am. The route is around 5km around the College estate, and is open to all OWs. Registration for OWs will be in the V&A café from 11:45 am, with the run starting at 12 pm. Tickets are free of charge, and include refreshments and a light sandwich lunch. Please note, this event has now been postponed to the new year due to weather warnings.

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07 December 2024

Giving Week 2024 Celebration

12-1:30pm
Waterloo Hall, Wellington College

James Dahl and Murray Lindo are delighted to invite you to the Giving Week 2024 celebration.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you in person and thank you for your amazing support during this year’s Giving Week. Thanks to your help we raised enough to offer 17 young people a Prince Albert Foundation Scholarship 6th form place – which is just incredible!

We hope to see as many of you there as possible!

A light lunch will be provided along with a range of refreshments.

Prior to the event your name will be shared with the other attendees via email and/or the website. Please note we will not share any contact information. If you do not wish us to do this, please email community@wellingtoncollege.org.uk

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10 December 2024

OW Carol Service

All Souls Church, Langham Place, London

The Wellington Community warmly welcomes you to join us for an OW Carol Service at the beautiful All Souls Church, Langham Place, London, W1B 3DA on Tuesday 10th December at 7pm. After the service there will be festive nibbles and drinks. This is open to everyone in the Wellington Community and we encourage you to help spread the word!

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