Becoming a Key Player
Can you help us achieve our goals?
Our More Than a Playground fundraising campaign is an ambitious project aimed at creating new spaces for our students to play - as well as creating a resource that supports and involves the wider community.
Our plans include new green spaces as well as 3 multi-use sports pitches and you can find the full plans for the redeveloped playground here. The William Ellis Trust has committed a £200,000 grant to the support against a total projected cost of an estimated £690-820,000 - meaning our campaign needs to raise a minimum of £500,000 to complete the project.
Become a Key Player in the future of sports and play at the school
By donating £1,500 or more, you’ll join a group of dedicated supporters making a lasting impact on the future of the school - and the ability of current and future pupils to play sports, build friendships and enjoy greener spaces away from the hustle of the pitches.
You can choose to make a one-off donation of the amount of your choice, or arrange quarterly or monthly payments via the donation platform a little further down this page. You can also visit our donation page on the Charities Aid Foundation website here.
In recognition of your generosity, you or your organisation’s name will be featured on a commemorative display in the redeveloped playground - a permanent celebration of the support you have given to the project.
We will keep you updated on our progress with the redevelopment campaign - and all Key Players will be invited to a special celebration event once the redevelopment is complete to unveil the commemorative display in the new playground space and express our thanks in person.
There are also bespoke opportunities for increased donations in the form of sponsoring specific elements of the redevelopment, and naming rights for areas such as the new high-quality sports pitch and outdoor green spaces. More information will be made available in the coming months but please do reach out to Will Durham, wdurham@williamellis.camden.sch.uk and Fiona Fraser, ffraser@williamellis.camden.sch.uk, to discuss if you would like to make an initial enquiry into making a larger donation and/or naming opportunities.
Making your donation
If you would like to donate directly to the fundraiser for the playground you can do so below. Donations given to this fundraiser qualify for Giftaid and if you select this option HMRC will increase your donation by 25%. Some donors may receive a tax deduction depending on their circumstances.
Please do reach out to Will Durham, Director of the William Ellis Trust, if you have any questions about the Key Players initiative. We would love to hear your reasoning behind donating so generously to our fundraising campaign to help us build a supporters section of the website.
He can be contacted at wdurham@williamellis.camden.sch.uk and will be delighted to hear from you.