Annual FundAppeal 2013-14

The rich programme of co-curricular activities, academic societies and clubs are hugelyimportant to the personal growth of every Felstedian and help to support the all-roundeducation provided by the School.

It is thanks to the generosity of Old Felstedians, current and past parents and friends thatthe School is able to offer such a diverse range of activities over and above the provisionincluded within the school fees.

Why do we need an Annual Fund?

What is theAnnual Fund Appeal?Thanks to the wonderful generosity of the Felsted community, including Old Felstedians,parents, governors, staff and friends, the Annual Fund has raised £125,000 since 2009. Theaim is to fund smaller projects and equipment for clubs, societies and co-curricular activitiesthat help to enrich the experience of pupils at Felsted. With the proceeds of funds raised,Felstedians have enjoyed excellent new equipment including musical instruments, sportscoaching kit, mobile ICT learning suites, GSM tracking devices for CCF and Duke ofEdinburgh Award Scheme expeditions and a great deal more. The Fund has shown that giftsof any size can genuinely help to broaden the excellent educational provision at the School.

How will the money be spent?

Monthly Annual cost to Net annual cost Total value of Target for 2013-14 Amount standard rate to higher rate donation £50,000 Donated tax payer tax payer to Felsted School 40% 45% (incl. Gift Aid)

£20 £240 £180 £165 £300 167 donors needed

£40 £480 £360 £330 £600 83 donors needed

£50 £600 £450 £413 £750 67 donors needed

£100 £1,200 £900 £825 £1,500 33 donors needed

The Fund will run for the academic year and, in the Summer Term,heads of each faculty and leaders of co-curricular activities, inconsultation with the Heads and parents, will submit requests for keyequipment that will help to improve their subject area or activity. Funds willthen be released, enabling the equipment to be purchased, bringing immediatebenefit to Felstedians. A full report on the projects supported will be produced in theAutumn Term.

Annual Fund 2012/13funds raised

Annual Fund 2012/13 funds expended

£15,800£26,100

£16,400£15,800

£8,200£1,500

● Parents ● Old Felstedians

● Music, Arts and Drama● Sports and Activities● Science and Technology● Social and Humanitarian

Our target in the School’s 450th anniversary year is £50,000. We would ask you to considerdonating either a single gift or an ongoingmonthly amount. The table below demonstrateshow the combined efforts of a number ofmonthly donations can make a considerableimpact on funds raised.

How can you help?

What are we raising money for?● Music, Arts and DramaOpportunities for Felstedians to develop their creative skills continue to flourish, whetherit is performing on stage, playing in our excellent music groups or through outstandingcreative art and design. Funds raised have enabled us to provide a range of equipmentincluding a wide variety of musical instruments, improved stage lighting and soundthroughout Preparatory and Senior School venues and costumes for dance and stageperformances. Equipment required includes further improvement to the Ross Hall, musicalinstruments to allow greater access to learning and an Albion Printing Press for the ArtDepartment.

● Sports and ActivitiesThe Combined Cadet Force, Duke of Edinburgh Award and a robust sporting programmehelp to develop leadership, team and service skills and every pupil is encouraged to enjoyrecreational interests, whilst developing a healthy attitude to fitness and exercise. Ourprofessional sports coaches strive to improve the skills and ambition of pupils through teamand individual sports and the Combined Cadet Force and Duke of Edinburgh Awardscheme are long-standing traditions at Felsted, developing strength of character within each Felstedian. Enhanced play equipment throughout the Pre-Preparatory and PreparatorySchools continues to bring challenge through activity. Examples of equipment neededinclude a scrum machine and Colours for the CCF.

● Science and TechnologyScience and creative technology provide an inspiring way of engaging pupils to learn andengage in the world around us. As an Apple Regional Training Centre, we have increasinglyutilised this technology to enhance learning in the classroom and through co-curricularactivities. The versatility of the iPods, iPads and Mac Books purchased through the AnnualFund can be seen in their diverse application ranging from musical composition and editingfilm to improving coaching techniques in sport. Felsted has a history of producing greatscientists and the science department regularly run co-curricular activities to inspire aninterest in the subject. Funding will continue to enhance the use of technology and scientificexploration.

● Social and InternationalFelsted’s social activities help to develop life skills and promote responsibility and awarenessof global issues. The Felsted Model United Nations engages students from around the worldin debating, discussing and attempting to solve the world’s greatest issues during a livelyweekend at the School. Our partnerships with the Magic Bus Charity, Felsted School Mission,Felsted Alms Houses and membership of the Round Square group of schools provide a local,national and international engagement with the deepest needs within society. Examples inwhich the Annual Fund will support this include improved sound and recording equipmentto facilitate the debates and means-tested bursary support for pupils who would nototherwise be able to participate in trips.

Examples of equipment purchased

● Rugby, netball, cricket and tennis coachingequipment

● Adventure playground equipment ● CCF leadership training packs, tents,

binoculars and cameras● Satellite phones, trailer and GSM tracking

equipment for Duke of Edinburgh Award● Artificial wicket for Preparatory School● Kayak

● String instruments for the ‘Music for All’ initiative● Lighting and sound equipment for Hunt Theatre,

Ross Hall and Barbara Karan Auditorium● Dame Evelyn Glennie’s Malletech Marimba● Samba, djembe and steel drums● Costumes for dance and drama and

sewing machine for costume production● Silver bugles, cymbals and tenor drum for

the Corps of Drums

● Mobile ICT learning suites● Wireless microphones for conference,

public speaking and performances● Meade LX 90 telescope with GPS for

Astronomy Club● Protein electrophoresis kit● iPads for psychology forum● Control models for ICT Club● Weather station

● Equipment for Cubs and Beavers● Equipment for cookery club● Nesting boxes with bird feeding cameras● Apple press● Brain training and memory games ● Roman armour, weapons and artefacts● Textile and craft club sewing machines● Maypole● Lighting effects controller for social events

Total funds raisedsince 2009

£8,670Social and Humanita

rian

Total funds raisedsince 2009

£28,820Science and Technology

Total funds raisedsince 2009

£51,227

Sports and Activiti

es

Music, Arts and Drama

Total funds raisedsince 2009

£36,370

For further information, please contact:

The Development OfficeFelsted School, Felsted, Essex CM6 3LL

Telephone 01371 822649 or E-mail res@felsted.org

Please complete the Gift Formon the next page and return itto the Development Office.

Supporting the Annual Fund by setting up a direct debit orstanding order can help spreadthe amount of your gift overthe course of the year andprovides a regular incomestream to support the projectsyou choose. If you prefer, youcan donate a single gift to theAnnual Fund by cheque madepayable to Felsted School.Furthermore, as the School is a registered charity, if you payUK tax, the Gift Aid schemewill increase your gift by 25pfor every £1 donated at no extra cost to you. Gift Aid maybe applied to all donations,including single gifts andregular giving, regardless ofamount. In addition, if you area higher rate taxpayer, not onlycan we claim Gift Aid, but youcan also claim tax relief fromthe Inland Revenue on yourdonation.

Please give an amount that ismeaningful to you. Every gift isvaluable and will make a realdifference to the area youchoose to support.

Donor Recognition – Lord Riche SocietyThe Lord Riche Society, named in recognition of theoriginal Benefactor of the School, has been establishedto express our gratitude to all who have given generousfinancial gifts to further the development of the School.We value every gift and are thankful to all of our donorswhose generosity has provided many of the excellentfacilities enjoyed by pupils and made significantcontributions towards bursaries. All who have donatedduring the year will be listed within our Annual Report.In recognition of those who provide larger financial gifts to the School we have established categories ofmembership of the Lord Riche Society.

MembersAll donors who give above £1,000 will automaticallybecome Members of the Lord Riche Society and we willhold a ‘thank you’ event each year for Members.

BenefactorsDonors who give in excess of £50,000 will becomeBenefactors of the Lord Riche Society and in addition to the benefits of Membership, will have their namesincluded on the Benefactors’ plaque at the School.Naming rights to certain rooms and other namingopportunities at the School will also be provided forBenefactors.

Major BenefactorsIn addition to the benefits of Members and Benefactors,for those who have donated in excess of £250,000, an annual meal will be held by the Headmaster andGovernors for Major Benefactors. Naming rights forsignificant projects such as the Music School will also beprovided for Major Benefactors.

How do I donate?

■ Music, Arts and Drama■ Sports and Activities■ Science and Technology■ Social and International■ To be directed where the

need is greatestI agree to my donation being directedtowards another project should mychosen item be fully funded.

Annual Appeal Gift Form 2013-14

Title ....................... Forenames ..................................................................................................................................................

Surname ...............................................................................................................................................................................................

Address ..................................................................................................................................................................................................

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I would like to contribute towards the following:

Payment OptionsBACS Direct CreditBarclays Bank Plc, Bank Street, Braintree, EssexAccount number: 30393401Sort Code: 20-97-40Swift Code: BARC GB22IBAN: GB88 BARC 2097 4030 3934 01Please state: Annual FundChequePlease make your cheque payable to Felsted SchoolBanker’s OrderPlease see overleafCredit CardPlease telephone the Development Office +44 (0) 1371 822645, with the following details:

Name of Cardholder: _________________________________________________

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House No./Name and Postcode at which card isregistered: _________________________________________________

Card Type: Visa/Mastercard (not American Express)Start Date / / / Expiry date / / /Three digit card security code _____ (last three numbers on the reverse of card) (CSC) British Schools and Universities Foundation (For US Taxpayers)We are members of the British Schools and UniversityFoundations Inc., which enables US taxpayers todonate to Felsted 100% free of US IRS taxes.Donations can be made by on-line check and detailscan be found on the BSUF website. www.bsuf.org The preference for support should be Felsted School.

Please detach completed page, fold and return to: Development Office, Felsted School, Felsted, Essex CM6 3LL

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Banker’s OrderTo: The Manager of ......................................................................................................... Bank / Building Society

Address ..................................................................................................................................................................................................

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Please credit Barclays Bank PLC, Account No. 30393401, Sort Code 20-97-40, the sum

of £ ................................................................................. (in words) monthly/quarterly/annually

starting on ............./............./20....... and continue until I give you notice.

Donor Bank Account DetailsName of account holder (s) ................................................................................................................................................

Account Number ............................................................................................. Sort code ...............–...............–...............

Signed .............................................................................................................................................. Date .....................................

■ I would like my donation to remain anonymous and do not want my name publishedon donor lists.

Gift Aid Declaration for UK TaxpayersFelsted School Registered Charity No. 310870

■ I would like to Gift Aid this donation ■ I would like to Gift Aid all future donations until further notice■ I would like to Gift Aid all previous donations for the charity’s current financial

period and the previous four

Are you a UK Taxpayer? If so, you can use Gift Aid to make your donations go further bycompleting this declaration. If you Gift Aid your donation, Felsted School can claim Gift Aid taxrelief of 25p on every pound you give. Please complete the form and send it with your donationto the address at the bottom of this form.

I confirm that I have paid or will pay an amount of Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax for thecurrent tax year (6 April to 5 April) that is equal to the amount of tax that all the charities andCommunity Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCS) that I donate to will reclaim on my gifts for thecurrent tax year. I understand that other taxes such as VAT and Council Tax do not qualify. I understand the charity will reclaim 25p* of tax on every £1 that I have given.

Signed .............................................................................................................................................. Dated ..................................

Notes on Gift Aid1. You can cancel this Declaration at any time by notifying Felsted School.2. If your circumstances change and you no longer pay enough income or capital gains tax to cover the

amount claimed by Felsted School, you can cancel your declaration by contacting the School.3. If you pay tax at the higher rate, you can claim further tax relief via your Self Assessment tax return**.4. Please notify us if you change your name or address.

* Gift Aid is linked to basic rate tax. Basic rate tax is currently 20%, which allows charities to reclaim 25 pence on the pound.

**Higher rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic rate and higher rate tax.

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