We aim to create opportunities for all our girls which enable them to develop confidence and independence, combined with a sense of responsibility and respect for themselves, their peers and the world around them.
There are many opportunities for regular community volunteering, whether it be in a local school, a retirement home or for local charities such as the Charlie Waller Memorial Trust and Riding for the Disabled. Girls support their House Charities and International Link Charities through raising money and volunteering in a wonderful variety of events and initiatives. Every other year, girls have the opportunity to visit their international link charity to see the work of the charity for themselves and to help in a practical way.
Our Boarding Houses have long-established links with charities around the world and organise ambitious fundraising initiatives throughout the year which involve all the girls in the House. The links have also created an exciting global opportunity as small groups of girls and teachers make regular visits to the charities in person to deliver equipment, provide support and witness first-hand the difference they can make to disadvantaged children in the world beyond Downe.
Learn more about the work of the charities each of our Houses support.
AGN supports Sparkes Homes in Sri Lanka.
AGS supports Hope Asia and the Hosanna Children’s Home in Myanmar.
Holcombe supports Open Arms Malawi.
Tedworth supports Stepping Stones School in Malawi.
Aisholt supports Reality Gives.