MICHAELHOUSE IMPACT REPORT 2025 FINAL

MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF DEVELOPMENT

Michaelhouse has always been generously supported by its community—most especially our Old Boys, Parents, Past Parents, and friends of Michaelhouse, whose enduring commitment continues to shape the school’s future. From Funded places and estate enhancements to our Community and mentorship, the impact of this generosity can be seen and felt across our school every day. As I reflect back on the period from 2024 through to the close of 2025, it has been a time of tremendous growth, deepening relationships, and steady progress toward our Generational Plan. Michaelhouse is moving with purpose, laying foundations not only for this generation, but for the next, indeed up to 2046. Over the past two years of development at Michaelhouse, I feel a deep sense of gratitude, pride, and purpose. Our fundraising efforts and community outreach have become increasingly focused through the Generational Plan: a comprehensive, four-pillar strategy designed to secure Michaelhouse’s impact well into the mid-21st century. In this article I wish to highlight our key achievements under the pillars of Funded Places, Estate & Grounds, Community Partnership Trust , and Follow On Infrastructure for Old Boys , and the driving forces of strengthened donor relations, targeted campaigns, and global community engagement. ESTABLISHING A DEVELOPMENT OFFICE AND THE GENERATIONAL PLAN In 2021, the seed was planted: we recognised that to grow Michaelhouse sustainably, we needed a dedicated Development Office. Over years we built this office - staffing, systems, roles - to drive fundraising, donor stewardship, and strategic planning. After our 125th anniversary in 2021, the Generational Plan (looking forward to 2046) was formalised. Its four pillars are: 1. Funded Places - financial aid for boys attending Michaelhouse, 2. Estate & Grounds - campus maintenance, planning and sustainability, 3. Community Partnership Trust - partnership with local community schools, education outreach, leadership, teacher support, infrastructure in under resourced schools, 4. Follow on Infrastructure for Old Boys - ensuring our Old Boys network remains a force for life - mentorship, support, bridging the gap between boys leaving Michaelhouse and becoming self-sustaining, contributing members of society. These pillars give coherence to our fundraising priorities and frame how we engage donors, Old Boys, parents, and the broader community.

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