Since 2010 over £1million has been raised towards Goodenough College priorities. Of this £400,000 has come from generous support towards our telephone campaigns.
After a year of closure, London House re-opened its doors in September 2014 to a new cohort of Members. The restoration programme included a full refurbishment of all the bedrooms, bathrooms and communal public spaces, yet great care has been taken to preserve the beautiful traditional characteristics. Much of this has been made possible by generous donations from our Alumni. In particular, Alumni support has helped to fund:
In September 2012 we opened the doors of our newly refurbished William Goodenough House. Many Members who have since moved into Willie G have commented on how wonderful their stay has been. Below you can read about our wonderful achievements which have been made possible through the donations of our Alumni.
Since re-opening, Willie G has won 'Best Individual Accommodation' in the National Student Housing Survey, 2013, and International Accommodation Quality Mark in 2013 and 2014.
It is wonderful that many of our Alumni from around the world have taken the opportunity to come back and visit the refurbished Willie G. We are, however, conscious that many of you are not able to visit Willie G. To the left is a short video so you can see it for yourselves.
Living and studying in London can cause financial difficulty for many. With your help we have been able to expand the number of bursaries and scholarships available to our Members.
Pablo Alvarez Delgado (Willie G, 2013-15) from Spain is gaining his Graduate Diploma in Piano Performance at the Trinity College of Music. Pablo received a College bursary this year.
"To live in Goodenough means to experience a fantastic life enjoying every day and learning from the best people. I have experienced great success since living here. I have performed at many concerts and recitals as a soloist and have been awarded prizes in the North London Festival of Music. This year I would like to continue improving as a pianist and musician, and continue setting myself new challenges. Receiving a bursary has made this easier for me by away taking financial pressure and allowing me to focus on my studies and life at the College. It has helped me to fund the big expenses involved with being a professional pianist. Most importantly, however, this bursary has allowed me to continue contributing to the Goodenough environment which further enhances my skills and knowledge in life."
Goodenough College is known for its thriving extra-curricular programme embracing intellectual, cultural, social and sporting activities. The generosity of our Alumni has allowed Members to continue experiencing these diverse pleasures.
Magnificent events that Members have organised this year include: