The Record 2009 - Keble College - University of Oxford

Keble College: The Record 2009
Gifts and Bequests
Donations to Keble in 2008–9 reached an impressive £1,492,532. Of this
£1,037,445 was given as new single gifts and pledge instalments.
During the year legacies were received from Dr A Adair, Mr L Bell,
Lieutenant-Colonel G N A Curtis, Mr W E Fletcher, Mrs E Knowles,
Mr A T L Pitt, Mr R H Robbins and Mr C F Shrewsbury. The total
value of these bequests of £455,087 is a significant proportion of the
total fundraising income, and will make a marked difference to the
opportunities available to our current and future students. The College
is extremely grateful to all those who have made a commitment in their
will through joining the Douglas Price Society.
Each year the Talbot Fund Telethon in September is successful in
increasing the number of Old Members supporting the College. One in
four Old Members, across all age-groups, have contributed to the Fund.
This significant proportion compares very favourably with other colleges
and we hope that it will continue to grow as the Talbot Fund flourishes.
The total cash income to the Talbot Fund in 2008–9 was over £400k.
This income is vitally important; by raising funds from donations the
College is able to maintain and enhance the level of provision available
to all students and staff — academically, socially and in the fabric of the
College environment.
The fundraising for the new Chapel organ has also gathered momentum
during the year with the announcement in the Trinity issue of the brick
that the College has commissioned the renowned organ builder Kenneth
Tickell to design and complete the work. The College commitment to
match donations up to the value of £150k has increased The Fund to
£410,129k. Thank you to all Old Members and friends of the College
who have supported this project.
The Warden’s letter outlines plans for the redevelopment of the Acland
site and the formation of the College’s ambitious Vision for 2020.
Following the formation of the Campaign Board the fundraising has
commenced with a ‘pre-launch phase’ generating donations and pledges
in excess of £5 million within the first six months.
By way of thanks and acknowledgement we are delighted to list below
all those Old Members, friends and staff who have made a contribution
to the College this year. The importance of your support cannot be
overstated and it is hugely appreciated by the College.
Thank you for taking part in securing a dynamic and exciting future for
Keble.
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