News from the Kingswood Foundation
Kingswood College is honoured to announce the establishment of The Michael Bandey Scholarship, a prestigious new scholarship made possible through the generous endowment of the WEM Foundation. This scholarship has been created to honour the legacy of Mr. Michael Bandey, a beloved alumnus, past educator, and true master of Kingswood College.
On Friday the 16th of November 2024, Kingswood College celebrated a significant moment in its history with the final Trustees meeting of the year for the Kingswood College Centenary Trust and the Kingswood College Scholarship and Bursary Trust. This special occasion marked not only the conclusion of the year but also the commemoration of two major anniversaries: the 30th anniversary of the Kingswood College Centenary Trust and the 15th anniversary of the Kingswood College Scholarship and Bursary Trust.
Kingswood College had the distinct honour of hosting Mrs. Betty MacMillan, Mr. Jim and Mrs. Darcy Heild, and Mrs. Harriet Norgren on the 19th of September 2024. As benefactors through the WEM Foundation, they have played a crucial role in supporting Kingswood’s scholarship programme over the past 25 years.
In a significant step towards environmental sustainability and energy independence, Kingswood College celebrated the completion of its new solar plant on Saturday, July 13, 2024 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Led by the College Council Executive, the event marked a milestone in the school’s 130-year history and its commitment to a greener future.
In an exciting development for supporters of Kingswood College, USA-based donors can now enjoy tax benefits for their contributions thanks to a new partnership with the Rhodes University Trust (RUT) USA.
Since its launch in February this year, the Livestock Fund has continued to grow at a steady pace thanks to the outpouring of support the project has received.
On Friday the 1st of December 2023, Kingswood College hosted its second Legacy Dinner to recognise donors and volunteers for their generous support of the school during the past two years.
The Kingswood College Foundation Office is delighted to share the Kingswood Impact of Giving Report for the 2022 year.
2023 has been a key turning point in time for one of Kingswood’s longest-standing endowment funds, the Macmillan Scholarship Fund.
Last week on Friday the Kingswood Livestock Fund was re-launch at an event at The Wyvern. Despite very inclement weather, the support was incredible, with over 70 people attending the evening.
