Fundraising

A Strong Foundation – But Our Students and Community Deserve More

The new building represents a major step forward. However, the DfE funding is focused on delivering the core fabric of the school to a baseline specification. It does not provide funding for new furniture, equipment, or enhancements to key facilities. The school does not currently have the funds to invest in any new equipment or expand the design.

Without additional funding, students will move into a brand-new building equipped with ageing, mismatched furniture and outdated resources transferred from the current site.

This creates several significant limitations:

Classrooms and communal spaces furnished with outdated desks, chairs and storage from the existing school inventory
Limited access to modern technology to support teaching and learning
Reduced provision in areas such as PE due to constrained changing facilities
Restricted capacity to offer community use of facilities outside the school day

^{This would represent a missed opportunity – to have a new building, but not the environment needed to fully support high-quality education and community engagement.}

The Opportunity

^{Bramhall High already demonstrates so many attributes of an outstanding school, with a track record of strong academic and personal development outcomes. We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create a school environment that matches the ambition, talent and potential of our students.}

With the right additional funding, Bramhall High can become:

A modern, well-equipped learning environment that supports outstanding teaching across all subjects
A school where students feel pride in their surroundings and a strong sense of belonging
A hub for the local community, offering facilities for sport, learning and wider activities beyond the school day
A centre that supports skills development, creativity and employability for young people across South Stockport

To miss this opportunity would be something we, as a community, would regret for many years to come.

Anticipated areas of investment include:

Classroom and communal furniture – equipping all learning and shared spaces with modern, high-quality furniture
Technology and digital learning – providing up-to-date IT infrastructure, classroom technology and specialist equipment
Arts and performance – investing in new music, drama and creative arts facilities and equipment
Sport and physical education – enhancing the new facilities and providing new equipment to support participation, health and wellbeing
Community and shared spaces – ensuring that the new facilities enable wider community use of the school beyond the school day
Refurbishment of retained existing areas – upgrading the retained maths block to a similar standard as the new building
Landscaping of outdoor spaces – developing attractive, functional outdoor spaces to support wellbeing, social interaction and community activity

THE FUNDING REQUIREMENT

^{To fully realise this vision, we are seeking to raise approximately £650,000 from businesses, individuals and organisations willing to support this transformational project. This funding will enable us to equip the new school to a standard that matches the quality of the building and the potential of our students.

Detailed costings are currently being developed and will be refined as the project progresses. We anticipate that individual elements of the project will provide opportunities for both smaller contributions and more significant investments in specific areas of the school.}

Community Impact

^{This investment with benefit not only our students, but the wider community. We intend for the new school to be a genuine community asset, supporting:}

^{After-school and weekend sports provision}

^{Community groups and local organisations}

^{Adult learning and skills development}

^{Partnerships with local employers and further education providers}

^{High-quality facilities – including improved indoor and outdoor spaces – will increase access, participation and opportunity across the local area.}

How You Can Support

We are seeking partners who share our belief in the importance of high-quality education and strong community provision to help us raise £650,000 and play a direct role in this transformational project.

There are a range of ways to contribute, including:

Supporting and being recognised within specific areas of the school (e.g. classrooms, subject areas, community or outdoor spaces)
Funding key elements such as technology, sports or arts provision
Providing equipment, services or in-kind support
Partnering with the school to support long-term educational and community outcomes.
Making an individual contribution via our JustGiving fundraising campaign – and helping to spread the word within your networks.

We are keen to work collaboratively with partners and will offer appropriate recognition for contributions. We recognise that not everyone can make large contributions – but together, our community can play a vital role in achieving this goal.

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A Lasting Legacy

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of education in our community for generations to come.

By supporting Bramhall High School, you will be helping to ensure that our students learn, grow and succeed in an environment that reflects their potential - not one limited by outdated resources.

We would welcome the opportunity to discuss how you or your organisation could play a part in this transformational project.

You can support us via our JustGiving page or contact fundraising@bramhallhigh.stockport.sch.uk We will also be arranging fundraising events during the new build period – keep an eye out for news.