--- title: SHSB Charitable Trust description: Southend High School for Boys Charitable Trust is dedicated to supporting the educational aspirations and development of students at Southend High School for Boys. Through our fundraising efforts, we aim to provide additional resources and opportunities that enhance the learning environment and enrich student experiences. Our trust works closely with the school community, including parents, alumni, and local businesses, to ensure that every contribution makes a meaningful impact. We believe in the power of collective effort to nurture talent and foster excellence in education. Join us in our mission to support the next generation of leaders and innovators by contributing to our various fundraising initiatives. Together, we can help provide a brighter future for all students at Southend High School for Boys. --- [Skip to content](https://www.shsbcharitabletrust.org#main-content) [![SHSBCT Web Logo](https://www.shsbcharitabletrust.org/hs-fs/hubfs/shsbct-logo-short-loheight--white.png?width=1829&height=252&name=shsbct-logo-short-loheight--white.png)](https://shsbcharitabletrust.org/?hsLang=en-gb) - [Events](https://www.shsbcharitabletrust.org/events) - [Donate](https://www.shsbcharitabletrust.org/donate) - [The 2025 Society](https://www.shsbcharitabletrust.org/2025-society) - [Contact Us](https://www.shsbcharitabletrust.org/contact) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Events](https://www.shsbcharitabletrust.org/events) - [Donate](https://www.shsbcharitabletrust.org/donate) - [The 2025 Society](https://www.shsbcharitabletrust.org/2025-society) - [Contact Us](https://www.shsbcharitabletrust.org/contact) ![SHSB Charitable Trust Logo](https://www.shsbcharitabletrust.org/hs-fs/hubfs/SHSB_coat_of_armsPNG-1.png?width=180&height=257&name=SHSB_coat_of_armsPNG-1.png "SHSB Charitable Trust Logo") # SOUTHEND HIGH SCHOOL FOR BOYS # CHARITABLE TRUST ##### "Recognising our heritage, maintaining our independence, and securing our future" World Record Marbles Challenge Show your support for our unique & exciting event on Monday 13th July, as we surpassed the World Record for the Largest Marbles Tournament! [Donate](https://www.shsbcharitabletrust.org/donate/marbles/students?hsLang=en-gb) ChristMoose Merchandise Order your ChristMoose merchandise (baubles, Christmas cards, and wrap!) in time for Christmas! [Learn more](https://www.shsbcharitabletrust.org/events?hsLang=en-gb) We need your help to ensure that Southend High School for Boys can continue to offer an outstanding education as it has done for the past 130 years. To quote the most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024: > *“The quality of education pupils experience is second to none. Pupils are challenged and supported to be their absolute best. They benefit from passionate and expert teachers who help ensure pupils consistently achieve the highest standards.”* However, as government funding has declined over the past decade, the school's per-pupil funding has reduced by 20% after inflation. Therefore we have launched the Southend High School for Boys Charitable Trust to raise essential additional regular income to ensure we may continue the school's proud 130-year tradition of excellence. Without your help, there may be no other option than for the school to join a multi-academy trust (MAT) that would threaten its cherished traditions and ethos, and force reductions in the breadth of the curriculum, extracurricular activities, library and careers services available. We are committed to avoiding these outcomes, and so have launched an appeal to raise £150,000 this academic year 2026/27. This target is challenging but attainable with your support as past and present students, staff, parents, governors, friends and supporters of the school. Building on the incredible achievement of over £225,000 raised from April 2025 to July 2026, we are confident that together we will succeed. We invite you to join us today as a member of our ["2025 Society"](https://www.shsbcharitabletrust.org/2025-society?hsLang=en-gb) with a regular gift. Together, we will secure the education of today's pupils and protect the future of Southend High School for Boys for generations to come.   of £150,000 ### Fundraising Update 2026/2027 Thank you to everyone who has already given in support of our challenging £150,000 fundraising target for July 2027, as we continue to support the world-leading provision at the school.  Your support us at our [events](https://www.shsbcharitabletrust.org/events?hsLang=en-gb), through [The 2025 Society](https://www.shsbcharitabletrust.org/2025-society?hsLang=en-gb), or through other [donations](https://www.shsbcharitabletrust.org/donate?hsLang=en-gb), [sponsorship or help](https://www.shsbcharitabletrust.org/support?hsLang=en-gb), is making a difference. Thank you for deciding to invest in the education of countless students, now and in the future, with your time and contributions. [Donate today](https://www.shsbcharitabletrust.org/donate?hsLang=en-gb)   of £150,000 ### End of Year Thanks 2025/2026 Thank you to everyone who helped us raise over £115,000 up to the end of the 2025/2026 academic year. Your support has ensured the continued success of the school into the next academic year.  Paul Husselbee, Chair of Trustees of SHSB Charitable Trust, [wrote at the end of 2025/26 school year](https://49301721.hs-sites.com/2025-society-newsletter-july-2026?hsLang=en-gb) with thanks for everyone's support. **However you have** been supporting us as a [donor](https://www.shsbcharitabletrust.org/donate?hsLang=en-gb), a member of [The 2025 Society](https://www.shsbcharitabletrust.org/2025-society?hsLang=en-gb), at our various fundraising events, thank you again! [Read more](https://www.shsbcharitabletrust.org/news/end-of-year-thanks-2025?hsLang=en-gb) ![The 2025 Society SHSB Crest](https://www.shsbcharitabletrust.org/hs-fs/hubfs/SHSB_coat_of_armsPNG.png?width=200&height=285&name=SHSB_coat_of_armsPNG.png "The 2025 Society SHSB Crest") ### The 2025 Society We have launched The 2025 Society in recognition of our generous donors who make a regular donation of £20.25 per month to the Trust. Will you join the 100+ members and make a pledge today? The 2025 Society also responds to the urgent need for regular donations to secure the school's future beyond 2025. Some £200,000 per year will be needed. Every regular donation counts. With just 500 people joining the The 2025 Society we will, with Gift Aid, raise a large proportion of our required target every year. [Join The 2025 Society](https://www.shsbcharitabletrust.org/2025-society?hsLang=en-gb) ![The 2025 Society SHSB Crest](https://www.shsbcharitabletrust.org/hs-fs/hubfs/SHSB_coat_of_armsPNG.png?width=77&height=110&name=SHSB_coat_of_armsPNG.png "The 2025 Society SHSB Crest") The 2025 Society The 2025 Society responds to the urgent need for regular donations to secure the school's future beyond 2025, and recognises our generous donors who make a regular donation of £20.25 per month to the Trust. Will you join 150+ existing members and make a pledge today? [Read more](https://www.shsbcharitabletrust.org/2025-society?hsLang=en-gb) ![Fundraising Events](https://www.shsbcharitabletrust.org/hs-fs/hubfs/grid1.jpg?width=887&height=701&name=grid1.jpg "Fundraising Events") ### Fundraising Events Join us at our forthcoming fundraising events to support the Charitable Trust while having some fun...! [Learn more](https://www.shsbcharitabletrust.org/events?hsLang=en-gb) ![Donate - Students at SHSB](https://www.shsbcharitabletrust.org/hubfs/grid2.jpg "Donate - Students at SHSB") ### Donate Set up a regular or one-off contribution to our funds and show your support for SHSB via our secure donations platform. [Donate today](https://www.shsbcharitabletrust.org/donate?hsLang=en-gb) ![SHSB Today - Rachel Worth, Headteacher, and students](https://www.shsbcharitabletrust.org/hubfs/grid3.jpg "SHSB Today - Rachel Worth, Headteacher, and students") ### SHSB Today Read more from Rachel Worth about the School and its latest achievements, opportunities and challenges... [Learn more](https://www.shsbcharitabletrust.org/school?hsLang=en-gb) ![Learn more about SHSB Charitable Trust - SHSB blazer and crest ](https://www.shsbcharitabletrust.org/hubfs/grid4.jpg "Learn more about SHSB Charitable Trust - SHSB blazer and crest ") ### Learn more about the SHSB Charitable Trust Read more about the Charitable Trust's vision, mission, purpose and objectives, and the team of Trustees and Volunteers. [Learn more](https://www.shsbcharitabletrust.org/about?hsLang=en-gb) ![Supporting SHSB Chartiable Trust - SHSB and its grounds](https://www.shsbcharitabletrust.org/hubfs/grid5.jpg "Supporting SHSB Chartiable Trust - SHSB and its grounds") ### Supporting the SHSB Charitable Trust There are many ways you can support us, from volunteering, corporate or community sponsorships, or leaving a gift in your Will. [Learn more](https://www.shsbcharitabletrust.org/support?hsLang=en-gb) ![Contact SHSB Charitable Trust - SHSB crest at the entrance to the School](https://www.shsbcharitabletrust.org/hubfs/grid6.jpg "Contact SHSB Charitable Trust - SHSB crest at the entrance to the School") ### Contacting the SHSB Charitable Trust Have a question, or want to discuss how you can support the Charitable Trust? Send us a message and we'll get back to you asap. 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