Foundation Events

Our donations programme is enhanced with a range of Foundation events that take place each year, promoting the work of our Foundation and thanking those who support it.

ANNUAL FOUNDATION APPEAL

Held every year since 1815, the official launch of our Annual Foundation Appeal is held in October at Grocers’ Hall.  This is by invitation only, but please contact us if you would like more information.

ANDREW REED LECTURE

We hold a biennial Lecture celebrating the legacy and values of our Founder which are the bedrock on which the School and Foundation are built. Guests from across the Reed’s community are invited to attend. Please contact us if you would like more information.

LONDON MARATHON

The Reed’s Foundation has a limited number of Golden Bond charity places for the London Marathon each year.  If you would like to take part and raise vital funds for the Foundation, please contact Sharmaine Matthews in the Development Office.

RIDELONDON-SURREY 100

The Reed’s Foundation has a limited number of Golden Bond charity places for RideLondon-Surrey 100 each year.  If you would like to take part and raise vital funds for the Foundation, please contact Sharmaine Matthews in the Development Office.

FILM FOR THE FOUNDATION

This annual, fun film night is open to everyone from across the Reed’s community and beyond.  It is an initiative that was set up by OR Charlotte Mocatta in memory of her OR brother who was sadly killed soon after leaving School.  As such, all donations raised going directly to the Simon Church & Jonathan Turner Fund.  For more information, please contact Sharmaine Matthews in the Development Office.

DONOR THANK YOU RECEPTION

Naturally, we always thank our donors individually, but once a year, we like to bring everyone together to show our appreciation of their ongoing support and to report back on how their donations are making a difference.

FOUNDATION CHAPEL SERVICE

A dedicated school service held annually for pupils and staff to remember and pay respects to our Founder  Andrew Reed.

FOUNDERS’ WEEK

To engage the whole School in celebrating the birth of our Founder, Andrew Reed, we hold a range of special activities, lessons and chapel services. Special guests are invited to speak about how the Foundation has changed their lives.

Outreach forum events

Our Outreach Forum events benefit thousands of children every year from over 40 state schools. Numerous events are run at Reed's School, ranging from a single-day Arts and Drama workshops to regular weekly activities in conjunction with Rackets Cubed that focus on Maths, racket sports and nutrition. The two largest programmes that we run are Launch Car Challenge and the Fun Olympiad.