The Impact of Assisted Places
at Bradford Grammar School
The Impact of Assisted Places
Assisted Places offer transformational opportunities that benefit not only the recipients but the entire BGS community. We are grateful to those who have made Assisted Places at BGS a philanthropic priority.
Read stories from both our recipients and donors about what an Assisted Place means to them.
Donor and Sponsor Stories
Mark Learmonth (1981)
“I got a fantastic academic education. BGS set me free" Mark Learmonth OLD BRADFORDIAN (1981) DONOR “I got a [...]
Chris Murphy (1986)
“I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunities BGS gave me,” Chris says. “The teachers that taught me and friends I met there opened my eyes [...]
Roger Bowers (1961)
"As a benefactor, I believe one hundred per cent that in making a gift, you can change a young person’s life." Roger Bowers [...]
Marian Creek, widow of John Creek (1929)
"It gives me enormous satisfaction to know that our bequest will be forever linked with the future of the school which meant so much [...]
David Huggins (1956) and Eleanor Huggins
"Subsequently we have met with the students we had supported, now university graduates – a joy and a privilege." David & Eleanor Huggins [...]
Assisted Places Case Studies
Ellie Koral (2023)
Assisted Place student, Ellie Koral, loved her time at BGS and was delighted to secure the A Level results she needed to study Archaeology [...]
Hamza Sajid (2023)
“Being around a lot of high achieving people can be very useful as it pushes you to do your best,” Hamza Sajid OLD [...]
George Hahn (2023)
“For me, the most important thing was to repay the investment and opportunities that the school had given me since I joined in Year [...]
Funmi Ogunde (2021)
"I would say to anyone in challenging circumstances to set yourself a goal. No matter what is happening in your life, keep striving for [...]
Courtney Ellis-Stoneman (2022)
"I definitely think I’ve been pushed academically – and also in terms of extra curriculars, doing things like debating and public speaking. It’s afforded [...]