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IMAGINE … launching a decade of philanthropic celebration

Reigate Grammar School was founded in 1675, through a single act of generosity when Henry Smith bequeathed £1,000 in his Will to educate local ‘poor boys’ in Reigate. This act of philanthropy ignited a chain of events, akin to a butterfly effect which continues to have an impact on Reigate and the surrounding area almost 350 years later.

In 2025, RGS will celebrate its 350 anniversary, a significant milestone that provides us the opportunity to look ahead to the next 350 years. Subsequently, we have launched a decade of philanthropic celebration in partnership with our Reigatian community aimed at securing a sustainable and ambitious future. Through our new Changing Lives, Building Futures campaign we aim to establish a legacy that our community can take pride in for generations to come.

Similar to the metamorphosis of a butterfly, this campaign embodies growth, transformation and celebration. Just IMAGINE the collective impact we can make.00000

Our plans for our decade of philanthropic celebration encompass several key initiatives:

Charity Partnerships: We will collaborate closely with charity partners to amplify the impact of their work, engage in volunteer efforts and educate students about the significance of philanthropy and the act of helping others.
350 Events: We will host a series of celebratory events spanning all RGS locations and the local community to commemorate our 350 anniversary in 2025.
Changing Lives: We are committed to offering more bursary places than every before, enriching the lives of some wonderful children. Over the next ten years, our goal is to double the number of bursary places, raising the percentage from 15% to 30% with a target fund of £20 million.
Building Futures: Our ambitious £10 million project aims to elevate the quality of facilities at RGS, ensuring that our campus aligns with the exceptional educational experience our students receive and will benefit the wider community.
Environmental sustainability: a pledge to consider the environmental impacts of daily decisions and be responsible in this area through our newly formed Sustainability Committee. (eg: students will be planting 350 trees)

IMAGINE ... the impact we will make together

IMAGINE RGS pupils thriving in an atmosphere of kindness, understanding and doing good
IMAGINE being able to offer more bursary places at RGS than ever before
IMAGINE being the catalyst to start something good in your community
IMAGINE becoming involved with our 350 celebrations
IMAGINE working with our charity partners to magnify the impact of their work
IMAGINE RGS pupils thriving in an atmosphere of kindness, understanding and doing good
IMAGINE attending the opening of a fabulous new sports centre at RGS that will benefit our community
IMAGINE finding your fit

We would like to get a wide range of engagement with our new Changing Lives, Building Futures campaign and we call on you to get in involved. Visit Our Campaign and hear from Reigatians about how they found their fit, so you can choose yours.