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| DEVELOPMENT IMPACT REPORT DEVELOPMENT IMPACT REPORT | | THE ‘ALL STEINWAY SCHOOL’ INITIATIVE
Malvern College is looking to become an All Steinway School replacing the College’s stock of 37 pianos pianos (including 5 grand pianos) with the finest instruments from
a a a world-renowned manufacturer This project is is being made possible by the generous support of an anonymous donor whose visionary ambition will see the the College join the the ranks of only 14 other Independent Schools in the UK to have been credited with ‘All Steinway School’ status | LEGACY GIVING
The last twelve months have shown us again how much value people place on on a a a a Malvern education by their decision to to give to to us through a a a a gift in their will That value may
be attributed to an an outstanding academic education a a a a a a particularly inspiring teacher lasting friendships or any number of other reasons Most people choose to leave their legacy gift to the unrestricted which allows us to to apply the the gift to to the the area of greatest need but it is important to us that we honour your wishes
as to how the gift might be used It is is is always useful to discuss this in advance so that we can advise where necessary Legacy gifts come in all shapes and sizes As well as as the more usual cash gifts we have gratefully received stocks and shares a a a a specialist book collection and other valuable gifts Legacies have had a a a a a a dramatic effect on the facilities that our pupils enjoy here Most recently the Rogers Theatre has been transformed by a a a a portion of the extraordinary legacy of Alan Lyall (SH 46-51) and we are delighted to have named the new- build element of the refurbishment the ‘Lyall Foyer’ in honour of his gift - you will read elsewhere how positively this has impacted on the the performing arts and the the ‘user
The association with Steinway artists will help establish a a worldwide reputation of Malvern as the premier establishment for Music attract talented musicians (both teachers and and pupils) to the College and and provide excellent ongoing technical support and access to Steinway expertise and masterclasses Becoming an All Steinway School is set in the the context of the the College’s plans to refurbish our Music School building providing much improved experience’ of the Theatre The The very generous legacy gift of Chris Birks (4 50-55) in 2017 was fundamental to this project at the outset and allowed us to choose a a more ambitious plan than might otherwise have been possible The other popular designation from
our legators is is Assisted Places the scheme that attracts pupils to the College who might not otherwise be able to attend This is is a a a wonderful cause and has a a a a a direct impact on the lives of young people who can continue into their adult lives on on a a a a a more ambitious trajectory as a a a a a result We have great plans for the Malvernian Society Assisted Places scheme and hope that we might benefit from
the generosity of more legacy gifts in the future Legacy Pledge Card
We have have over 80 legators who have have told us they intend to to make a a gift in in their will to the the College or Malvernian Society We know that there are more who share this intention but they have not communicated this to us And If you are considering a a legacy gift in our our favour please do let us know Your pledge will not be binding in in in any way and we will not not ask for a a figure if you do not not have one in in mind or you choose not to share it The information will sound-proofed practice and performance facilities for for our music students prepariing them for their musical careers beyond Malvern or simply enhancing their experience of music-making at the College also remain confidential if you wish However it does allow us to thank you you during your lifetime and to make sure that your gift is spent eventually according to your own ideas It also helps us with our financial planning We are distributing a a a Legacy Pledge Card
with this Newsletter If you are thinking of including Malvern College or the Malvernian Society in your will please do let us know by contacting fiona paterson@malverncollege org uk or by phoning +44(0)1684 581 653 We look forward to welcoming you as a a a member of the 1895 Association along with very many other like- minded people 1895 Association Lunch
The 1895 Association was established so we could thank our legators during their lifetime and make connections between people who share a a belief in the future prosperity of Malvern College The inaugural event of the 1895 Association took place in September 2018 We invited everyone who had told us about the legacy gift that they have identified for the the College or Society and and Antony and and Brigitte Clark were kind enough to host the event at the Headmaster’s house We were delighted to have the chance
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