For many years, the Annual Fund has been an integral part of the Old Princethorpians community, with alumni generously supporting projects that enhance the pupil experience, improve facilities and provide financial assistance to those in need. Now, in an effort to maximise support for our schools, we have launched the appeal to our current parent body, inviting them to join you in shaping the future of the Foundation.

The response from parents has already been incredibly positive and we are excited to ask you to consider supporting your school in this appeal. Your generosity has always played a vital role in ensuring that pupils continue to thrive in an environment of excellence, opportunity and innovation - and with your support, we can do even more.

Why Now?

The Foundation’s finances remain strong, but like all independent schools, we are committed to long-term sustainability and affordability for our families. As many OPs will remember, families - just like yours did - make significant sacrifices to give their children the best possible education. We want to ensure that as many families as possible can continue to access and benefit from a Princethorpe Foundation education, both now and in the future.

At the same time, recent economic changes and government policies, including the implementation of VAT on school fees from January 2025, are adding additional pressures. We want to proactively strengthen our position so that we can keep our schools accessible, sustainable and forward-thinking, while continuing to provide an outstanding education for all pupils.

Through the Annual Fund, your support directly strengthens the Foundation’s financial sustainability. Donations are tax-efficient, meaning every pound given has a greater impact on our bottom line than an equivalent amount generated through fee income alone. Put simply, a donation goes further in helping us continue to invest in our pupils, our facilities and our future.

What is the Annual Fund?

The Annual Fund provides vital funding for:

Bursaries and Hardship Support, helping talented pupils from all backgrounds access a Foundation education.

Facilities and Campus Enhancements, ensuring our schools continue to provide inspiring and well-equipped learning environments.

Innovative Educational Programmes, investing in new technologies and teaching methods that keep our schools at the forefront of best practice.

Every donation - large or small - makes a direct and lasting impact.

Why Your Support Matters

From the moment you first stepped through the doors of your school or sent your children to us, you became part of the Foundation’s story. Now, you have the chance to help write the next chapter.

By supporting the Annual Fund, you are:

Enhancing classrooms, resources and extracurricular opportunities for current pupils.

Expanding bursary and hardship support to ensure financial circumstances never prevent a child from benefiting from a Foundation education.

Investing in the future of our schools, allowing us to develop new facilities, improve sustainability and continue our commitment to educational excellence.

Learn More and Get Involved

To see how we’re sharing the appeal with parents, we invite you to watch the messages from our Foundation Principal and Heads of each of our schools, where they speak about the importance of the Annual Fund and why this support matters so much. These messages are just as relevant to our OP community and we encourage you to take a moment to hear directly from them. Please click directly on the titles below to be directed to the relevant video:

Presentation by Mr Ed Hester, Foundation Principal

Message from Mr Grove du Toit, Headmaster at Princethorpe College

Message from Mr Robert Duigan, Headmaster at Crackley Hall School

Message from Mr Joe Thackway, Headmaster at Crescent School

Your support, whether large or small, will make a real difference in keeping our schools thriving and accessible for future generations. If you would like to contribute, you can make a donation today via this link: Donate to the Annual Fund

Thank you for being part of this journey and for continuing the tradition of generosity that has shaped the Foundation. With your help, we can ensure that today’s pupils benefit from the same opportunities and experiences that meant so much to you.

Every gift matters. Every donation makes an impact. Together, we can shape the future.

View the Annual Fund Brochure, here.