Frequently asked questions

What is a Giving Day?

A Giving Day is an opportunity for those associated with The Royal Hospital School all over the world, to unite to make a lasting difference to the lives of current and future pupils.

During this 36 hour online fundraising challenge, on 26 – 27 June 2024, we are aiming to raise as much as possible to increase our bursary provision.  The Royal Hospital School is committed to providing life-changing opportunities through bursaries.  2022 saw the launch of our Centennial Bursary Campaign, where, with your support, we will transform the lives of 100 children by 2033, the centenary of the Royal Hospital School’s move to Holbrook.

What difference will my donation make?

Your gift today will enable pupils from all backgrounds to come to The Royal Hospital School and make the most of their time here irrespective of their financial circumstances.

All gifts, whatever size they may be, add up. Having many donors encourages others to support us too. So, whatever you can give, you can be sure that your contribution is effective and greatly appreciated.

Why is a Giving Day different to any other day?

Gifts made during this period will go even further than usual. Thanks to the support of our match and challenge donors there is the opportunity for your donation to be matched or further donations unlocked through special donor challenges that will unlock additional funds.

How can I make my gift?

We want to make it easy for you to participate in our Giving Day, and gifts can be given a variety of ways on the day:

Online: through our Giving Day platform.

Direct bank transfer: If you wish to make a bank transfer, please use the following details. Please use your initials and surname as a reference. 

Account Name:Royal Hospital School Charitable Trust

Sort Code:20 65 68 

Account No.:00988995

Bank Name:Barclays Bank plc 

Bank Address:1 Churchill place, Canary Wharf, London E14 5HP

IBAN:GB61 BARC 2065 6800 9889 95

SWIFT Code:BARCGB22

CAF Beneficiary No. - 81000753394

By post: Gifts must be received by the end of 27 June 2024 to count. 

If you wish to make a gift by cheque, please make it payable to Royal Hospital School Charitable Trust and post to:

Lauren Bayliss-Fuller

The Alumni Office

Royal Hospital School

Holbrook

Ipswich

IP9 2RX

Can I make a gift before the Giving Day?

Yes! We know that all donors’ schedules may not allow them to participate during the Giving Day itself. The donation links on this website are live now. Alternatively, you can send your gift by post (cheques made payable to The Royal Hospital School Charitable Trust) or make a gift online through our Launch 100 Lives page of the school website:  LAUNCHING 100 LIVES - Royal Hospital School

How can I help spread the word?

Your support will make a huge difference to The Royal Hospital School and to the success of our special Giving Day. Post about our Giving Day using the hashtags #Launch100Lives and #RHSGivingDay on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram - and don’t forget to tag us! Make sure to tell your friends about this exciting day to get involved and make a difference.

Want to make an even bigger difference? Help spread the word by becoming an ambassador.

What is an ambassador, and what am I committing to?

An ambassador is an individual who chooses to help support us in the lead up to the Giving Day and on the day itself, by acting as a ‘digital’ volunteer.

Don’t worry, if you sign up to be an ambassador for us there is no minimum requirement. All that we ask is that you help us to spread the word about our Giving Day by sharing the page on social media and posting the occasional updates that we send out throughout the day. As much as we try to tell all of our community about the amazing work that’s going on, it’s not always easy to reach everyone. By asking our community to help us, we can reach many more people.

Is my credit card payment secure?

Yes, we’re using a secure, off-site payment processor called Stripe to process our credit card transactions.

Is there a minimum or maximum donation I can make?

The minimum online gift amount is £5. There’s no maximum donation, and no limit on the impact you can make.

Can I claim Gift Aid on this donation?

Yes! So long as you have paid as much Income Tax and/or Capital Gains tax as the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all of your donations in that tax year, the RHSCT can reclaim the basic tax rate (25%) on your gift, with no extra cost to you. So your donation of £100 will actually be worth £125 with the Gift Aid.

Will my Giving Day contribution be tax-deductible?

UK: If you’re in the UK and eligible for Gift Aid, The Royal Hospital School Charitable Trust can claim 25% back in tax from your donation. If you’re a Higher Rate Tax Payer (40% and above), you can claim tax back on your charitable donations at the end of the tax year. The Royal Hospital School Charitable Trust is a registered charity, the HMRC Charities Reference Number is EW61541.

USA: Your gift is tax-deductible - when making your gift, just select ‘Donate in USD’. You will receive an email confirmation and tax receipt.

How can I get in touch?

Please feel free to email any questions about Giving Day to Givingday@royalhospitalschool.org or if you have a query about the Centennial Bursary Campaign, Fundraising or the RHSCT please contact Lauren Bayliss-Fuller (Head of Community and Alumni Relations) on lbayliss-fuller@royalhospitalschool.org