Every gift to Bootham helps shape the future of our school and the lives of our students.
You can choose to direct your support to the Annual Fund, the Endowment Fund or the General Fund, depending on what matters most to you.
You can also choose to make your gift a regular one. Regular giving provides steady support for our students and, as a thank you, you’ll become part of The Bright Society – a community of donors who share a commitment to opening doors and creating opportunities.
Whatever you choose, your generosity will help us continue to nurture young people who go out into the world with confidence, compassion and a sense of purpose.
Annual Fund.
This fund provides immediate support for pupils in the next academic year. It focuses on transformational bursaries that change lives, while also offering means-tested help for scholarship recipients. Your gift ensures talented young people can join our community without financial barriers.
Why are donations necessary?
Every year, more families need help to access a Bootham education. Without your generosity, some pupils would miss out on opportunities that shape their future. Your support makes inclusion possible today.
Where are donations directed?
Donations are primarily directed towards covering school fees for pupils awarded transformational bursaries, ensuring they can start their Bootham education without delay.
Endowment Fund.
The Bursary Endowment Fund is about building for tomorrow. Gifts are invested and, once the fund is large enough, the interest will provide bursaries year after year. This is how we secure the longevity of transformational bursaries and keep Bootham’s doors open for generations to come.
Why are donations necessary?
Endowment gifts create a lasting legacy. They ensure that future pupils can benefit from the same opportunities you value today. Without this fund, we cannot guarantee bursary support for the long term.
Where are donations directed?
Donations are used to grow an invested fund that will generate income for bursaries in perpetuity, creating a sustainable source of support for future pupils.
General Fund.
The General Fund strengthens school life. It helps maintain our infrastructure, provide equipment and offer extra-curricular opportunities that enrich every pupil’s experience. From music and sport to creative arts, your gift helps children discover their passions and thrive.
Why are donations necessary?
Fees alone cannot cover everything that makes Bootham special. Donations allow us to go beyond the basics and give pupils the chance to explore, grow and shine. Your support keeps Bootham vibrant and full of possibility.
Where are donations directed?
Improving facilities, purchasing equipment and funding activities that enhance learning and personal growth beyond the classroom.