We were delighted to be able to thank so many members of our School community in person for the contributions they have made in 2025/6.

Over drinks and canapes, guests were welcomed by James Jones, Head, who spoke movingly about the impact that philanthropic giving continues to have on the School. They heard first-hand testimonials from Joshua and Jasmine, twins who were recipients of bursary support through their time at Sidcot, and have now successfully completed their first years at university, studying Medicine and teaching respectively. James Jones also provided an update on building projects within the School site, including our newly renovated Strength and Conditioning Gym, and work on updating the Teaching Block Quad.

Guests also heard about additional projects within School, including the upcoming Festival of Peace and the Travel Awards, which encourage career-enhancing work to make positive change, supported by the Sidcot School Education Trust (please find out more on their valuable work here). Our thanks to Trustee Angela Cary-Brown who spoke to give more information about the work of the Trust. We also heard from Christopher Marriage, Ambassador for the 1699 Legacy Society. 

Guests were able to enjoy a lunch by the wonderful School catering department, while mingling and exchanging memories of School, followed by a tour.

Our Donor Report outlining our fundraising and outreach programmes across 2025/26 was also distributed. An electronic copy can be read on this link: Donor Report 2026, and is also available in hard copy format on request to development@sidcot.org.uk. 

We would like to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who came to the event, and of course to those generous philanthropic supporters of either of our Sidcot Trusts, or directly to the School, whose gifts make such a difference to our students' and parents' experiences.