The goal of the Foundation is to remove financial barriers, making a Stonyhurst education available to as many young people as possible. The Stonyhurst Foundation aims to be the largest ring-fenced independent bursary and fee assistance charity of its kind in Catholic independent education in the UK.
It has received the Apostolic Blessing of His Holiness Pope Francis. During our formation phase we benefited from overwhelming financial support from members of the Stonyhurst family, friends and supporters who share the vision of providing much needed bursary and fee support for young people. Given the extent of early successes, the Foundation is looking to the future, confident that its ambitious mission will be welcomed by the wider community, ensuring that Stonyhurst continues to be a beacon of educational excellence on both the national and international stage.
The College is proud that around 30% of pupils are in receipt of some level of fee support or bursary assistance. This support is, however, currently funded from College income. The object of the Stonyhurst Foundation is the advancement of education for the public benefit. The Stonyhurst Foundation aims to achieve its objective by making a Stonyhurst education available to pupils who otherwise would not have the benefit of it. We believe that a Stonyhurst education is a springboard to a life of purpose. The school seeks to inspire its pupils to go out into the world to make a difference, as ‘men and women for others’. Making Stonyhurst the best it can be means making the Stonyhurst Foundation the most ambitious provider of bursaries and fee assistance in Catholic education in the UK. The Stonyhurst Foundation will transform lives.
The Stonyhurst Foundation aims to be the largest ring-fenced independent bursary and fee assistance charity
of its kind in Catholic independent education in the UK.
The Stonyhurst Foundation is unique: no other Catholic independent school has a comparable Foundation
dedicated to widening access for the public benefit.
We grant fee assistance on both a ‘means blind’ and a ‘means tested’ basis.
The Stonyhurst Foundation received overwhelming financial support prior to its launch. Given the extent of early
successes, the Foundation is looking to the future, confident that its ambitious mission will be
welcomed by the wider community, ensuring that Stonyhurst continues to be a beacon of
educational excellence on both the national and international stage.
During a diverse military career, primarily in logistics, he served operationally across the world, including Afghanistan and Iraq (and a somewhat less taxing tour of duty with the United Nations in Cyprus). In the UK, John held a variety of appointments and has extensive experience in training and personnel management, including roles leading Junior Soldiers at the Army Foundation College Harrogate and as Deputy Chief of Staff of 1 Armoured Infantry Brigade.
John has a BA (Hons) in Business Studies as well as various strategic leadership and project management qualifications. He is currently in the final year of a Master’s Degree in Programme and Project management with Cranfield University.
John is married to Ella, and they have three children, of whom two currently attend Stonyhurst.
As Director of The Stonyhurst Foundation, John has responsibility for the formation and delivery of strategy and overall responsibility for successful delivery of all fundraising activities.
Whilst at Ashville Cathie undertook a number of roles, most recently heading up the Admissions Department as Director of Admissions.
Cathie studied at The Royal Ballet School, Tring Park and the Ballet Rambert School and danced in London and the South East including performing at Sadler’s Wells Theatre before a change of career saw her join IBM in a sales and marketing role looking after clients such as British Airways, Virgin and Heathrow Airports Limited.
Cathie is married to James OS 84 and has two grown up children and is a Governor at Moorfield School in Ilkley.
Cathie manages the day-to-day operations of The Stonyhurst Foundation. She is the interface with the Foundation’s professional advisors and works closely with Stonyhurst on matters relating to bursary funding. Cathie is also the first point of contact for any queries regarding the smooth transfer of funds to the Foundation.
Ian now serves Stonyhurst as Director of Partnerships and is a member of Stonyhurst’s Senior Leadership Group.
Stonyhurst St Mary’s Hall was Ian’s second Headship in independent boarding and day schools. Prior to joining Stonyhurst, Ian was Headmaster of All Hallows Preparatory School in Somerset for 10 years.
Ian is an alumnus of Wimbledon College, a Jesuit secondary school in London.
Ian obtained his BA (Hons) in Psychology and his PGCE from Durham University, where he was a member of Hatfield College. Earlier in his career Ian held teaching and leadership positions in both the maintained and independent sectors.
Ian’s wife, Rachel, teaches at Stonyhurst St Mary’s Hall and both of their children have attended Stonyhurst.
An experienced fundraiser focusing on working to improve opportunities for children, Suzanne has worked at Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School, Bolton Lads and Girls Club and most recently at St Bede’s, where she established the St Bede’s Bursary Fund.
Suzanne graduated in English Language and Linguistics from Durham University in 1992 and has an M. Res from Salford University.
Suzanne is married with three children.
Whilst primarily fundraising for Stonyhurst College and St Mary’s Hall, Suzanne assists the Foundation with its mission, overseeing major gifts and working with donors to identify the ideal placement for their gift.
Mrs Cathie Butcher
+44 (0) 1254 827276
manager@stonyhurstfoundation.com
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Mrs Cathie Butcher
+44 (0) 1254 827276
manager@stonyhurstfoundation.com
For further information on legacy giving, please contact
Mrs Cathie Butcher
+44 (0) 1254 827276
manager@stonyhurstfoundation.com
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Mrs Cathie Butcher
+44 (0) 1254 827276
manager@stonyhurstfoundation.com
In 1593 Fr Robert Persons (our founder) appealed for and secured a grant from King Philip II of Spain, worth 1,920 crowns a year, to fund a school for 16 boys in St Omers. Thus, the history of giving to Stonyhurst began.
The Stonyhurst Foundation
Stonyhurst College
Clitheroe
Lancashire
United Kingdom
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