Founders’ Day is a Shiplake tradition dating back to the College’s inception in 1959. This year, we are reimagining the day for the 21st Century to host a Giving Day on this date, the 1st & 2nd of May 2025.
Over 30 hours, we will unite the Shiplake community with a series of challenges, activities and events - both at the College and online for our overseas parents and Old Vikings. Why not join us at the Quiz Night on Thursday 1 May or get involved in our Strive for 65 challenge!
Our aim is to inspire at least 100 members of the Shiplake community to make a gift of any size. Whether you are an Old Viking, a current or former parent, or a friend of the College, your contribution will play a vital role in expanding the number of bursary places we can offer and help us build the new Sixth Form Centre.
Thanks to the generosity of our match funding donors, every gift made on Giving Day will be doubled, and if you are a UK taxpayer, Gift Aid can be added. This means that a donation of £100 would become £225 with match funding and Gift Aid combined. Your participation will also help unlock even more funds by contributing to participation challenges throughout the day.
We would love you to spread the word - access our ambassador toolkit here.
Will you help us reach our goal of 100 donors? Every gift tells a story, help us write the next chapter.
For gifts greater than £3,000 or if you would like to know more about matched funding or challenge funding, please contact Head of Community and Development, Natalie Spearing – [email protected].
Go to Shiplake Connected to find out more and to donate.