The Ferox Hall Award

Progress against targets

Since fundraising began in March 2008, Old Ferocians have been stepping forward with support for the scheme. Here's how we're doing against our targets:

Would you give £1 a day to help a deserving boy have an education like yours? Click here for a calculator that shows you just what a difference your contribution can make.

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The scheme in summary

  • Ongoing support at Ferox for talented and deserving boys who will clearly benefit from the experience.
  • Parents or guardians will be means-tested and fee remission will be up to 100%.
  • Candidates must show passion and potential. They must also be able to contribute to the life of the House (the aim of the scheme is a two-way benefit). Selection will not be based solely on entrance exam results - the interview is a crucial element of the process.
  • The school selects candidates and recommends them to the Ferox Committee (see below) for final approval.
  • Supporters of the scheme will be acknowledged within the House.

Download a leaflet about the Ferox Hall Foundation Award

News on candidate selection

The school will be interviewing Foundationer candidates this November. Recommendations will then be made to the Ferox Hall Foundation Award committee.

It is possible there will be a suitable candidate for Ferox for September 2009, but more likely 2010. With more funding we could also look at candidates for 2011. The ultimate aim is to support a Foundationer in each year of the House.

A Foundationer - an example

Hillside started fundraising for their Foundation Award scheme two years before Ferox. They have now selected their first Foundationer.

Click here to find out more about Joshua Cronin, who says the Foundation Award is 'the best thing that has happened to me in my life...'

The scheme has been a springboard for renewed connections with the House

Al Hume with James and Meg Stewart, at the FH reunion in June - a beautiful summer's day when Old Ferocians and their families enjoyed a drinks reception in the hall, picnicked under the Cedar Tree, watched cricket on the Head and came back for tea in the garden.

We are planning a similar event for May 2009.

Every donation counts!

We have come this far thanks to the good number of generous Old Ferocians already taking part. But we need more supporters in order to reach our targets and help a succession of boys enjoy all that Ferox and Tonbridge have to offer. Your donation really will make a difference.

Just £1 a day from you could make all the difference

If 64 more supporters committed to giving just £1 a day, we would reach our annual income target, providing enough funding to offer five Foundationer places at Ferox in the next five years (with the help of match-funding from the school).

A gift of £1 a day over 5 years, with Gift Aid amounts to a total of £2340 towards the fund. Please use our donation calculator to work out what your donation amounts to over time and with Gift Aid.

Please use our donation calculator to work out what your donation amounts to over time and with Gift Aid

Those who have supported the scheme to date:

The scheme is led by a committee comprising Chris Cotton (1955-59), Martin Colvill (1954-58), Ceri Jones (Housemaster), James Stewart (1956-61) and Johnny Aisher (1974-79).

Donors:

Year left
Andrew Bloch 1964
Roger Brooke 1949
Michael Bushby
Simon Catling 1965
Richard Catmur 1947
Mr and Mrs E Cheng Past Parents
Edward Clark 1991
Martin Colvill 1958
Peter Commings 2000
Christopher Cotton 1959
Andrew Cunningham 1984
Edward Davies 1980
Fergus Evans 1988
Michael Falcon 1959
Julian Gander 1951
Gordon Gardiner 1992
Gerald Gardner 1939
Brian Gibson 1968
Alastair Hume 1961
Richard Jackson 1960
Alistair Luxton 1973
Edward and Muriel Myatt Past Parents
John Newman 1961
Nicholas Nugent 1967
Gavin and Nicola Ralston Parents
Lance Rees 1961
David Salmon 1947
Roger Scoones 1966
Mark and Moira Simpson Past Parents
James Stewart 1961
Francis Sumner 1960
Warwick Tatford 1986
Dennis Williams 1937

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