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16 NEWS FROM THE COLLEGE

NEWS FROM THE RATCLIFFE

COLLEGE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

Ratcliffe 2020 is our five-year fundraising appeal, which, with commence work on the new Fitness Suite, and so we continue to
long-term support from the Ratcliffe community, aims to enrich seek donations as we move into the second year of our Appeal,
the lives of today’s students, preparing them to lead constructive, with the aim of being able to begin the building work in 2017-
confident and contented lives in tomorrow’s world. In December 2018.
2015, we launched Ratcliffe 2020 with a Sports Appeal, raising
money for a new Fitness Suite. SUPPORTING BURSARIES AT RATCLIFFE
SPORTING DINNER We strongly believe that, where possible, financial circumstances
should never prevent gifted students from benefiting from
On March 24th 2016, we held a Sporting Dinner, which over 100 a first-class education. Therefore, offering Bursaries plays
guests attended. The event raised over £6000 towards the an extremely important role for us if we are to maintain our
Sports Appeal, including the auction of a signed LCFC shirt from charitable aims and offer our students the opportunities and
this season, which raised a staggering £1,500. A full write-up of support that they need. Awards are made to students who
the dinner can be found on page 23. We would like to thank all of demonstrate excellence in any field and whose parents have a
the Old Ratcliffians and parents who supported this event. financial need. In some cases, we are able to support families
where financial circumstances dramatically change during their
THE RATCLIFFE GRAND SUMMER BALL time at Ratcliffe. Supporting our Bursary Scheme is a great way
to show your commitment to Ratcliffe and your compassion to
On July 9th 2016, parents, past parents and Old Ratcliffians give back and help those who are less fortunate.
came together to enjoy the Ratcliffe Grand Summer Ball on a
beautiful evening at the end of the Summer Term. Read a full THANK YOU
write-up of this event on page 24.
I would like to thank all of the Old Ratcliffians, parents and
MOVING FORWARDS friends who have donated to the Foundation in the past year;
with your help, we are able to continue to provide the very best
Over the course of this year, the Foundation has received facilities and opportunities that our students deserve.
donations worth over £60,000, part of which has been used
to support the Fitness Suite Appeal, as well as to increase the Andrew Yell (82)
amount of Bursary support that we have been able to provide Development Director
to students’ families. We need to raise £100,000 before we can

SPONSOR A REFECTORY CHAIR

and see your family name live on at Ratcliffe
All visitors to Ratcliffe look at our beautiful Refectory with admiration. It is a remarkable and
memorable space, in which all of our students for the last 100 years have taken their meals,
and which, for many, evokes happy memories of life at Ratcliffe.
As part of the recent Refectory refurbishment, we have commissioned an additional 100 new
oak chairs, and we can now offer you the opportunity to have your name engraved into the back
of the chairs, becoming a part of Ratcliffe’s history.

By sponsoring one of the new oak chairs within our magnificent Refectory, you will be showing
your support to the Ratcliffe 2020 Appeal, which aims to provide improved facilities and
increased opportunities that will benefit the lives of many children for years to come.
For a donation of just £25 a month, or with a single gift of £600, you can have your name or
the name of someone special to you engraved into the back of one of the new oak chairs.
Since there are only 100, we recommend that you reserve your chair as soon as possible by
completing the booking form which was enclosed with your magazine and returning it, with
your payment, to the Foundation at the address provided on the form.

For more information about this appeal, please visit the Foundation website,
www.ratcliffecollegefoundation.com/ratcliffe2020/refchairs

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