Abingdon Impact Report 2019-2022

LEGACI ES AT ABINGDON A Lasting Impact I M PA C T R E P O R T 2 0 1 9 - 2 2 | 1 7 he earliest document relating to the existence of what became Abingdon School dates from 1256 when John de Blosneville, Abbot of Abingdon Abbey, left a bequest for the support of 13 poor scholars. Just over 300 years later, in 1563, John Roysse re-endowed the School as a new foundation following the dissolution of the Abbey under Henry VIII. Roysse’s endowment included property in the City of London, the income from which helped finance the School for the next 300 years. Sold in 1868, the proceeds underpinned the funding of the present school. The 1563 Society exists to thank and recognise the generous commitment of those who have chosen to make a legacy pledge to Abingdon. Society membership is growing and open to anyone who chooses to commit to the School in their will, which will make a significant difference to future Abingdonians. Members enjoy invitations to special occasions throughout the year and partners and guests are always welcome. We are fortunate to have support from an active committee of OAs who contribute greatly to this sociable and diverse society. Anyone who chooses to remember Abingdon in their will can be assured that their legacy gift will be directed as they have instructed. Unrestricted legacies enable the School to direct funds where they will have the most impact when the time comes. Currently this is through our means-tested bursary programme, and recent legacies have enabled us to make a real difference to future pupils in this way. Other legacies have specified support to areas of School life including rowing, buildings and extracurricular activities. Different types of legacy bequests can be made and we would encourage you to contact Harriet Alderman in the Development Office if you would like to discuss making a provision for Abingdon in your will. When you decide to include Abingdon in your will you join a growing community who share a deep interest in Abingdon’s future. T David Allen OA 1966 Shelagh Allen Partner of OA Clyde Aylin OA 1952 David Blomley OA 1976 David Bosley OA 1989 Adrian Burn OA 1963 Henry Carter OA 2006 Diana Cobban May Honorary OA Bryan Costin OA 1955 Noel Crosse OA 1972 John Cullen Honorary OA and Former Staff Kenneth Cuthbert OA 1969 Tony Edwards OA 1962 Paul Evans OA 1975 Ted Evelegh OA 1980 Jonathan Grosvenor OA 1979 Simon Hills OA 1975 Justin Hodges OA 1989 Martin Iredale OA 1956 Tony Leathem OA 1962 Gavin Lewis OA 1977 Terence Libby OA 1961 Bruce Mackay OA 1964 Michael Matthews OA 1952 Neil McGowan-Docherty OA 1968 Jim Milne OA 1960 Gerald Nicholls OA 1952 Robert Pezaro OA 1947 Christopher Pickup OA 1960 Felicity Rutland Honorary OA and Former Staff Toby Screech OA 1981 Olga Senior Former Governor Kevin Senior Governor Norman Shurrock OA 1953 Brian Smith OA 1957 Anne Smithson Former Staff John Spencer OA 1963 Kate Spencer Partner of OA Mike Stevens OA 1968 and Chair of Governors Richard Stone OA 1992 John Walker OA 1969 Christopher Webb OA 1961 Simon Wilden OA 1982 Peter Willerton Former Staff Alan Williams OA 1965 Brenda Williams Partner of OA Martin Woodgett Honorary OA and Former Staff Cyril Woodruff OA 1956 Anonymous OA 1952 Anonymous OA 1967 Members of the 1563 Society Many Old Abingdonians, former staff, parents and friends choose to make a legacy pledge to Abingdon after making provision for family and friends in their wills. New members since Sept 2019 16 Age of youngest member 34 Current members 50