The 1 in 6 Bursary Campaign
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A campaign for the entire CHS community
Preparing all pupils for life beyond CHS
CHS is a community where young people grow, connect, and thrive. It’s a place where lifelong friendships are formed, and futures, as unique as each individual, are shaped. Our inclusive ethos and welcoming pupils from all walks of life is what sets CHS apart. It’s what Old Waconians remember, what parents say drew them to CHS for their child and what visitors notice the moment they arrive. This sense of belonging prepares every Waconian for life beyond school.
While our values remain constant, we have always adapted to the challenges of changing times. Today, we face one of our greatest tests.
The cost of living crisis and more recently the introduction of VAT on school fees threatens to undermine the very nature of what makes CHS the school it is today and creates a school that doesn’t reflect the realities of the wider world. That’s not the future we want for CHS.
At present, 1 in 11 students at CHS benefits from financial assistance. By 2030, we aim to increase this to 1 in 6.
The impact of a CHS Bursary
Specific Bursaries
The 1 in 6 Campaign: FAQs
What is the 1 in 6 Bursary Campaign?
The 1 in 6 Bursary Campaign is CHS’s commitment to widening access and preserving the inclusive community that defines our school. Our goal is to increase the number of students benefiting from bursaries from 1 in 11 to 1 in 6 by 2030.
Bursaries have always been an integral part of CHS’s ethos, ensuring that talented young people, regardless of their financial situation, have the opportunity to grow, connect, and thrive here. But the impact of bursaries goes beyond those who receive them. They enrich every corner of our school by bringing together students from diverse backgrounds. This diversity creates a vibrant environment where every student learns to navigate different perspectives, collaborate with others, and prepare for life in the wider world.
The 1 in 6 Campaign represents a pivotal moment for CHS. It’s about more than numbers—it’s about protecting what makes CHS special and building a future where every young person, regardless of their starting point, has the chance to thrive.
What is a Bursary at CHS?
A Bursary is a form of financial assistance to help cover fees for students whose families may not be able to afford the full cost of a CHS education. Bursaries are awarded based on financial need and can range from 10% to 100% fee remission, depending on the specific circumstances of the family. A small number of 110% Transformational Bursaries are awarded to looked after children referred to us by our partner, Royal National Children’s Springboard Foundation.
View our Financial Assistance information booklet here.
How did CHS prepare for the 1 in 6 campaign?
Preparation began with discussions with Governors, parents, Old Waconians and staff to ascertain their views on a number of strategic fundraising projects for CHS. A decision was reached to focus solely on raising funds for bursaries.
In addition, SLT led a ‘self-assessment’ exercise and asked the school community questions about our identity, future, and how our history informs our present. An outcome of both exercises was the affirmation of our diverse community as a core strength and reinforced the school’s commitment to being a place where students from different backgrounds can learn together, and enrich each other’s experiences.
Cheadle Hulme School Bursary Trust
Details of the Cheadle Hulme School Trust can be found here.
Fundraising Complaints Procedure
Our Fundraising Complaints Procedure can be found here.
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