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Anton Simon B70
Chairman of Downside’s Development Board
“Downside is and always has
been so much more that just a place of education. It
has a unique and almost unrivalled network of followers
who demonstrate an extraordinary degree of loyalty. In
the new Development Plan we have a clear vision of how
we want to develop the facilities, broaden access to
the community, and build on our many recent successes
here at Downside. However, such aspirations come at a
price and obviously cannot be financed from fee income.
Without the luxury of surplus funds or an endowment,
this means that we must seek additional sources of financial
support.
In the competitive world of
independent education, professional fund-raising is an
essential part of every school's life. In the last two
years Downside has raised well over £1 million in a time
of deep recession underwriting capital projects as well
as building a new fund for bursaries. Support from OGs
and parents has made the big difference to the progress
we are making. We ask you to help us to ensure that Downside,
its effect and message remain attractive and thus endure”
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