Kingswood School has released its 2024/25 Social Impact Report, marking a year of remarkable community engagement, charitable giving and transformational partnerships — both locally and internationally.
The report coincides with the Independent Schools Council’s Partnerships Week, which highlights the importance of collaboration between schools and their wider communities.
Since moving to Bath in 1851, Kingswood has played a central role in the life of the city. Guided by founder John Wesley’s call to ‘do all the good we can’, the school continues to live out its values of service, compassion and partnership.
Over the past year, the Kingswood community of pupils, staff, families and alumni raised more than £50,000 for charity, supporting causes at local, national and international levels. Students contributed over 10,000 hours of service through community and charity initiatives, including the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and local events.
The school’s Social Justice Group built new partnerships with The Life Project and Southside, two Bath charities providing vital inclusion and family support. Meanwhile, at the Prep School, pupils were inspired by a Year 6 classmate’s story to raise funds for the RNLI — turning personal experience into a whole-school cause.
A major highlight of the report is Kingswood’s growing partnership with Bath-based charity Mentoring Plus. Since 2021, 175 primary pupils across Bath — including at St Andrew’s, St Stephen’s and Kingswood Prep — have been mentored one-to-one by Kingswood Sixth Formers. Each mentor received professional training in communication, emotional intelligence and safeguarding, helping them build meaningful, supportive relationships that have made a real difference to both mentors and mentees.
Kingswood has also welcomed thousands of local residents to its 120-acre campus. From hosting the Circuit of Bath Walk in support of Julian House to Connect Bath’s Christmas Lunch, which last year brought together more than 300 guests, the school continues to open its doors to the community. More than 6,000 people took part in events and activities at Kingswood over the past year.
Beyond Bath, the school’s charitable work has supported international projects including initiatives in Malawi with the Agri-FinTech social enterprise Mbora. Donations helped fund solar irrigation pumps and a new outreach motorbike, enabling local farmers to boost crop yields and strengthen food security.
Access and inclusion also remain key priorities. In the past year, 57 pupils have been supported through means-tested bursaries, funded by over 100 generous donors. As recent bursary recipient Terence, who left Kingswood in 2024, said, “You’re not just funding education – you’re changing lives. You changed mine.”
Reflecting on the report, Principal Andrew Gordon-Brown said, “Service to the community is one of our four strategic pillars, and as this year’s Impact Report highlights, there are many strands to our partnership and community engagement work. I’m grateful to our dedicated staff who see it as a privilege to guide our young people towards a life philosophy of service, and to the many partners who allow our pupils to grow in their appreciation of the oneness of humanity.”
Garrod Musto, Director of Partnerships and Community Engagement, added, “At Kingswood, education is not just about academic achievement; it’s about shaping young people who are compassionate, courageous and committed to making a difference. This year’s Social Impact Report celebrates that belief in action — from local mentoring and fundraising to international partnerships. Serving others is at the heart of who we are.”
The full Kingswood School Social Impact Report 2024/25 is available to read online here.
