OUR PHILANTHROPIC PROGRAMME

Through our Philanthropic programme we have been able to deliver a number of projects in recent years that have greatly enriched the life of the students and others in the wider community.

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We are shaping the future

‘Inspire!’ focuses on key areas and aims to: develop our campus and deliver a truly dynamic and world-leading educational environment; widen opportunity and access through our scholarship programme – the WOW! campaign; and provide an enriched curriculum and platform for all round educational success and set our students up for life beyond Wellington.

We are indebted to those parents and OWs who have donated almost £5m to the recent building projects and £6m to the bursary programme over the last 4 years. Without this wonderful philanthropic support, these success stories would simply not have happened.

Recent Successes

Mallinson Library

Reflecting our commitment to the Eight Aptitudes, £2.6m was raised to transform the original College library into a high-tech centre for study and independent learning.

Project cost	£2.6m
Funded by the College	£0.3m
Funded by philanthropy	£2.3m

Monro Pavilion

The now iconic Monro Pavilion, with fantastic views over the Bigside rugby pithces, was named in honour of Hugh Monro, 12th Master of Wellington College.

Project cost	£1.5m
Funded by the College	£0.5m
Funded by philanthropy	£1.0m

Selangor Court

A vibrant social hub next to the V&A Café that provides a meeting space for students and greatly enhances a previously unloved part of the College.

Project cost	£0.7m
Funded by the College	£0.2m
Funded by philanthropy	£0.5m

Mandarin Centre

Reflecting Wellington’s interest in Asian studies, the Mandarin Centre provides a new home for our expanding study of Chinese languages and culture.

Project cost	£0.7m
Funded by the College	£0.2m
Funded by philanthropy	£0.5m

Golf Clubhouse

Sporting opportunities have been expanded with the addition of a swing studio to develop technique and professionalism in a dedicated golfing facility.

Project cost	£0.3m
Funded by the College	-
Funded by philanthropy	£0.3m

Real Tennis

Funded by The Real Tennis and Rackets Association and a small number of OWs and parents, the new court will be an impressive addition to the estate.

Project cost	£1.4m
Funded by the College	-
Funded by philanthropy	£1.4m

Recent Heritage Projects

Chapel windows

Project cost	£110,000
Funded by the College	-
Funded by philanthropy	£110,000

Waterloo Hall Renovation

Project cost	£135,000
Funded by the College	£135,000
Funded by philanthropy	-

Chapel Roll of Honours

Project cost	£18,000
Funded by the College	£18,000
Funded by philanthropy	-

Royal Foundation Room

Project cost	£50,000
Funded by the College	£50,000
Funded by philanthropy	-

Path of Duty Storyboards

Project cost	£18,000
Funded by the College	£18,000
Funded by philanthropy	-

Royal Foundation Exhibition

Project cost	£25,000
Funded by the College	£25,000
Funded by philanthropy	-

Upcoming Events

09 June 2022

Book Club

7:30pm to 8:45pm, The Moral Room, Library

Come and join this fun and informal group to discuss the chosen book with our wonderful head librarian, Lucy Atherton, and fellow members of the Wellington Community. This session will be in person and we will provide a nibbles and drinks.

We will be reading and discussing two books for this meeting:

The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak and The Fell by Sarah Moss

To register your place or for more information please email Lucy Atherton at: lha@wellingtoncollege.org.uk

11 June 2022

Wellington Parent Singers

Concert Room, 11am-12pm

Join the informal and fun Wellington Parent Singers group, led by our inspirational Director of Music Simon Williamson, designed for singers of all abilities.

To register your place please email: community@wellingtoncollege.org.uk

12 June 2022

Prayer Group

8pm to 9pm, Crypt

Wellington Community Prayer meeting. You are warmly welcome to join us as we pray for the Wellington Community. We will meet in the crypt, down the steps next to the chapel. For further information please contact Suzanne Davidson (07941 672137) or Abigail Compton-Burnett (07747 111336).

More events

Latest News

Waterloo Society Event: Our Royal Visitor

26 May 2022

Known as the ‘Royal and Religious Foundation,’ Wellington College has had close links with the Royal family throughout its history, including five visits from HM Queen Elizabeth II. Yesterday evening we celebrated Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee by looking back at these very special occasions. Our Archivist Caroline Jones and Chris Potter viewed fascinating archive film […]

Marcus & Oli’s World Cycle Tour

13 May 2022

Oli Lyon (M 12) alongside his friend, Marcus Pillinger are cycling around the world not only for an adventure, but also to raise money for School in a Bag, a charity that provides educational supplies for less advantaged children worldwide. Together, they will be wild camping most of the way, carrying all of their own […]

April OW Must Read!

11 April 2022

Our OWs are an incredibly talented group and there have been many brilliant books written by OWs over the years. As we near Easter, we would like to draw your attention to this lovely book, Hearing God in Poetry, which takes a close look at fifty great poems all reflecting a sense of God’s presence. […]