Development
at Benenden

Since the founding of the School in 1923, we have educated more than 6,000 Benenden Seniors. The Complete Education enjoyed by Benenden pupils today has been made possible in large part by the generosity of support provided by the Benenden community. We are immensely grateful to all those who continue to give generously to the funding of key projects and of their time in support of the School and its students.

Past
Support

The School works hard to maintain its position as one of the leading schools in the UK by helping to fund outstanding teaching and learning facilities. In addition we aspire to give more girls the opportunity of a first-rate Benenden education by raising funds for means-tested bursaries.

Past support has positively influenced almost every aspect of school life: the generosity of our community has contributed recently to our All-Weather Pitch and Pavilion, additional on-site housing, our state-of-the art Science Centre and previously to the Clarke Study Centre and Eugenia Leung Library, the Theatre, the Eco-Classroom and the Fitness Centre.

It is also incredibly exciting to be using the wonderful Centenary Hall and Sir David K.P. Li Music School; we are hugely grateful to all members of our community who donated towards this project and made it possible. This outstanding facility is extremely beneficial to every student and is helping to equip Benenden for its exciting second century at the forefront of secondary education.

Make a Difference
to our School

If you wish to find out how your gift can make a positive difference to the School please contact Kyle Johnson, Development Director. We are extremely grateful to all our donors and friends, and thank you for your continued support of the School.
Make a donation

Transforming  Lives

We strive to deliver significant, lasting impact across all areas of life at Benenden.

Words from
the Headmistress

“Benenden wouldn’t be where it is today without the extraordinary generosity of parents, Seniors and Friends of the School. With our spectacular new Centenary Buildings now complete, we are excited to launch the Centenary Campaign; an initiative that will transform boarding provision, rejuvenate SPLASH and allow us to transform more lives through the Be the Change bursary and partnerships initiative.”

Samantha Price, Headmistress

Ways of  giving

Donating to Benenden to support the School’s development, bursaries or partnerships work could not be easier. Giving a one-off gift can make an immediate impact on the school, while a regular gift, whether monthly or annual, can help the school plan for the future.

Major Gift

Major giving is a pivotal part of every Benenden development initiative.
While contributions of all values are important and impactful, the anchor or lead gifts we receive from some of our closest Patrons and supporters have a truly transformative impact. We are always very happy to discuss recognising extraordinary generosity through the naming of buildings or bursary-backed scholarships. Please do get in touch if you would like to discuss the easiest and most tax efficient way of donating to the School.

Contact the Director of Development

Donate Online

You can make a single gift or regular gift by donating online using the link below. You may wish to donate to a specific initiative, such as Be the Change, the Founders Scholarship or perhaps you are happy for us to deploy your donation to where the need is greatest by donating to the Pupil Impact Fund.

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Donate by Post

To make a donation by post, simply request a donation form from the Development Office and send with a cheque payable to ‘Benenden School (Kent) Ltd’ to: The Development Office, Benenden School, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 4AA.

Contact the Development Office