About the SHSB Charitable Trust
What are the Key Objectives and Goals of the Trust?
- Fundraising: Develop and implement effective fundraising strategies to meet the financial needs of the school.
- Community Engagement: Foster strong relationships with the local community, alumni, and other stakeholders to garner support for the trust.
- Educational Excellence: Invest in educational resources, extracurricular programmes, and innovative teaching methods to enhance the learning experience.
- Sustainability: Ensure the long-term sustainability of the school by addressing financial challenges and securing stable funding sources.
How will we achieve these goals?
- Annual Fundraising Events: Organise events both in School and outside including charity bike rides, non-uniform days, and galas dinners to raise funds for the trust.
- Alumni Network: Build on the strong relationship with the Old Southendian Association (OSA) to further support fundraising efforts and provide mentorship and potentially employment opportunities for current students.
- Community Partnerships: Collaborate with parents, local businesses (or those with local connections) and organisations to support the trust's initiatives and programmes.
- Grant Applications: Apply for grants from foundations and government agencies to secure additional funding for the Trust.
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Who will be the Beneficiaries of the funds raised?
The primary beneficiaries of the trust are the students of Southend High School for Boys, both present and in the future. The trust also aims to engage with the local community, alumni, parents, and other stakeholders in its efforts to support the school and the wider community in which it is located.
Governance of Southend High School for Boys Charitable Trust
The Southend High School for Boys Charitable Trust is fully registered with the Charity Commission (Registered Charity Number 1211479) with the following charitable objectives:
To advance the education of and support the provision of items, services, and facilities for the pupils at Southend High School for Boys, in Southend on Sea.
The trust currently has three trustees who all have strong affiliations with the school as previous pupils, Governors and Past Presidents of the OSA. There is a provision for nine trustees in the governing document and more trustees will be appointed in due course. Details of the trustees and other information can be found on the Charity Commission website. This will include financial history, accounts and annual returns when they are added.
Our team
Meet some of the team running the Charitable Trust and the Trustees.
Dr Paul Husselbee
Chair & Trustee