Support us

Clifton College stands on the strength of our community. From our founders to the present day, we have been supported by generous supporters to offer bursarial support, develop our site, and prepare our pupils to follow their passions.

Central to our development goals is that access to Clifton College should be there for the most able and talented pupils, no matter what their circumstances are. Our bursarial programme provides opportunities for young people to attain their full potential and be supported to attend.

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Welcome

Our school has always been shaped by the generosity and commitment of our community. Every gift we receive, whether by funding a bursary, supporting a new facility, or remembering the College in a will, will help us create transformative opportunities for our pupils. Thank you for being part of our story.

Laura Gammage, Director of Development

The power of support

Transforming lives

Sai, who left Clifton College in 2026, joined in Year 7 and throughout his time at the College became a Sports Scholar. Sai also received bursarial support, and is an outstanding example of the power this has to shape a young life.

After leaving Clifton College, Sai is now studying Accounting and Finance at Newcastle University.

"Looking back on my journey from Year 7 to Year 13, I am incredibly grateful for the bursary and sports scholarship that made my time at Clifton College possible. As part of the Performance Sports Programme, I was lucky enough to train under top-tier coaches and make full use of the brilliant facilities. A highlight was travelling to Dubai for the 2025 cricket tour, an opportunity made possible through the College's support, where playing overseas drastically elevated my cricket knowledge and confidence. My sports scholarship also unlocked new academic routes. Studying PE from Year 9 through Year 13 became a passion of mine, helping me grow both on and off the pitch. Beyond academics and athletics, the College’s unique opportunities, from university open days to Commem and House competitions, made my school years unforgettable. This scholarship was the key to a life-changing experience."

Sai

Old Cliftonian

Development
Ways to support

Open doors, change lives

We believe talent and potential should never be limited by financial circumstances. Our bursary programme provides life-changing opportunities for pupils who would otherwise be unable to attend the College.

Whether you’re contributing to our general bursary fund or establishing a named award, your support directly helps pupils thrive — academically, socially, and personally — within the Clifton community.

How you can help:

Make a one-off donation to the bursary fund
Set up a regular gift to provide ongoing support
Create a named bursary in honour of a loved one or OC

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Passing on the torch in a legacy

Including Clifton College in your will is one of the most meaningful ways to make a lasting impact. Legacy gifts help us secure the future of the College, fund bursaries, and preserve the character and values that define a Clifton education.

All those who choose to leave a gift are invited to join the 1862 Club, which recognises and thanks our legacy supporters during their lifetime.

Why leave a legacy:

Support causes that matter to you — from widening access to sustaining excellence
Ensure future generations benefit from a Clifton education
Create a named legacy or remember a loved one through your gift

We can help you:

Understand the options available
Provide suggested wording for your will
Offer a confidential, no-obligation conversation

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Building for the future

We pride ourselves on being the school every pupil needs us to be, and our buildings and facilities reflect that. From our historic Percival Library and cricket pavilion to the cutting-edge Chellaram Sports Complex, practically every facility we have has been made possible in some way thanks to the generosity of our community.

Capital gifts help us preserve the character of our estate while investing in the next generation of academic, co-curricular and pastoral life.

How you can help:

Major gifts
Named rooms, spaces or buildings
Corporate sponsorship

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Our Supporters

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Clifton College Development Trust

The Clifton College Development Trust exists to: Strengthen and elevate the School’s reputation and long-term success; Expand access to Clifton through increased Scholarships and Bursaries, supporting a more inclusive, needs-blind admissions programme for talented pupils from all backgrounds; Safeguard Clifton’s legacy as a distinguished institution for generations to come.

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Clifton College Endowment Fund

The Clifton College Endowment Fund is a registered charity, the trustees of which are the current members of the Old Cliftonian Executive Committee. This fund supports the College in several key ways, primarily by providing scholarships and bursaries, and by funding the purchase of specialist items.

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Polack's House Educational Trust

The Polack's House Educational Trust was set up by alumni of Polack's House, our House for Jewish pupils. It awards bursarial support to pupils to be able to practice their faith and be part of the Jewish community whilst receiving their education.

Thank you to our donors

We are deeply grateful for the incredible generosity of our donors. Their support provides us with the means to offer more opportunities for young people to achieve their best and pursue their passions. This donor recognition list is a tribute to the individuals, families, trusts and organisations whose contributions make it possible.

Thank you for being part of our legacy.

Percival Benefactors (£250k plus)

Chellaram Foundation, Joseph Cooper (NT 1931), Michael RW Eames, Jonathan Glassberg (PH 1983), Anthony Gwilliam (NT 1948), Geoffrey Hardyman (OH 1950), John James Bristol Foundation, David Jones (BH 1955), The Old Cliftonian Society, Polack’s House Educational Trust, Anthony (Clive) Smith (NT 1956)*, Mildred Tomlinson.

Guthrie Benefactors (£50k – £250k)

Michael Bailey (ET 1970), Robin Bowie (WiH 1980), Simon Brewer (ET 1981), Sir Trevor Chinn (PH 1953), Roger Cooper (DH 1952), Ann Futter Lomeli, Isidore Grossman, Edgar Harborne (NT 1952), HSWJ Trust, Trevor Howard (DH 1932), Ian Lane (ST 1950), Graeme McEvoy (SH 1987), Alan Morgan (NT 1969), Nick Porter (ET 1986), Jacqueline Pullinger, Sir Hector Sants (BH 1973), Rick Saunders (DH 1981), Mr D and Mrs H Steven, Peter Tasker (NT 1973), Lindsay Tomlinson (WiH 1969), Lin (NT 1954) and Judith Wilson, Stephen Zimmerman (PH 1967), Anonymous x 3.

Wilson Benefactors (£10k – £50k)

Aaron Banks, John Barron (DH 1952), Peter Bartrum (DH 1926), Peter Bellingham (WiH 1970), Gillian Blakeman, Michael Brooks (NT 1951), Alastair Channing (WaH 1962), Neil Constable (WiH 1983), Christopher Dale (BH 1988), Davidson Charitable Trust, Granville Davis (NT 1939), John Dayer (NT 1948), Thomas Elliott (OH 1982), Richard Farrimond (WaH 1965), Peter Forbes (BH 1947), David Forbes-Nixon (NT 1983), Neal Foster (PH 1984), Bob Frampton (WiH 1942), Sir Martin Franklin (PH 1983), Friends of Clifton, Marc Futter (OH 1939), Arbi Gayrabekov, Peter George (BH 1990), Peter Greenaway (NT 1950), Tim Greene, Colin Hallward (ST 1953), Hugh Harper (WiH 1986), The Harry Crook Charitable Trust, Sandy Hett (DH 1946), Piotr Holysz (SH 2003), Patrick Howe (ST 1955), David Jenkins (SH 1940), Sir Peter Job (DH 1959), Neil Jordan (ST 1987), Kadoorie Charitable Foundation, Keasbey Memorial Foundation, Matthew Kemp (PH 1985), David Killick (OH 1956), Dorota Lyszkowska-Becher (OH 1998), Simon Makinson (WaH 1976), Alan Mann (PH 1965), Sholto McTurk (OH 1964)*, Milan Morjaria (SH 1985), Geoffrey Mowat (ST 1936), Halid Musayev, OC Masonic Lodge, Danial Odutola (WiH 2010), Davy Pain (SH 1936), Adrian Palmer (SH 1967), David Peck (OH 1939), A. Frank Petrosky, John Pocock, Charles Rifkind (PH 1976), Quentin Robey (WiH 1967), Tim Ross, David Schacht (BH 1953), Sir David Willcocks Music Trust Fund, Julian Tayler, Christopher Taylor (NT 1960), Andrew Thornhill (NT 1962), Christopher Trembath (ST 1980), Agnes Weighell, David Wolfson (PH 1953), Ore Yegenmemmedov, Anonymous x 4.

The Close Benefactors (£1k – £10k)

412

The Commemoration Benefactors (up to £1k)

2718

Some donors choose to remain anonymous and their wishes are respected. The list shows donations received since 1st January 2000. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this list. If your name has been inadvertently omitted please accept our apologies and deepest gratitude for your support. Please contact us and we will rectify this as soon as we can.

* In Memoriam

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