The Foundation
COLSTON'S FOUNDATION

GOVERNANCE

The Colston’s School Foundation is a charitable organisation (charity no: 4045697) with trustees appointed to oversee its governance, all of whom are closely associated, and have a commitment to both Colston’s School and the Foundation. The day-to-day activities are managed by Diane Iles, Foundation Administrator. It is governed by charity legislation and subject to an annual audit.


Foundation Trustees

 

Mr Ian Gunn
 
Ian Gunn   Governor and past President of the Old Colstonian Society

OC 1956-61 Roundway House Senior Boy
School 1st XI and School Rugby Fives Team


I believe strongly that as each generation of Colstonians has benefited from the generosity of its predecessors, 
they too should give something back to those who will come after them.

 
 
 
Mr Richard Cotton
 
Richard Cotton   OC 1959-66 Beaufort House.
Head of House and of School.
Captain of Rugby and Tennis

Colston’s School made me aware of the opportunities for a career and both in and out of the classroom helped me to get on the first rungs of the ladder in fulfilling those career aspirations.
 
 
Nicholas Hood CBE
 
Nick Hood   Former Chairman of Wessex Water

Past Master of the Society of Merchant Venturers

From 1991 to 1993 Nick was a member of the DTI and DoE
Advisory Committee on Business and the Environment. He was
President of the International Water Services Association 1997 to 1999 and Chairman of WaterAid from 1990 to 1995.

Nick Hood is Chairman of ‘Walk the Walk’ and Non-Executive Chairman of Brewin Dolphin. He remains a Director but retired as Chairman of @Bristol in December 2001.

A member of The Prince of Wales’s Council for the Duchy of Cornwall.
 
 
Mr David Mace
 
David Mace   Former President of the Old Colstonians Society

Governor


OC 1961-71 Dolphin House. House prefect.

I was very fortunate to be able to attend Colston’s School, along
with my two brothers George and Richard. Colston’s gave me a good allround education and an excellent grounding for my future life and professional career. I am delighted to see that the school continues to hold the very same values which are so well
reflected in its motto of ‘Go and do thou likewise"

 

Karen Morgan OBE DL
     
Karen Morgan   Chair of Governors

Merchant Venturer

Karen has wide experience of the chemical industry, education,
water and the environment, international development and
financial services. She is presently a member of the Governing Council of the Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester and
holds a variety of other Trustee and Executive posts.

A graduate of Edinburgh University, BSc (Hons 1st Class) Chemistry
 
 
Mr David Marsh

 

David Marsh

  Former Chairman of Governors (2004 - 2010)

Senior Warden of the Society of Merchant Venturers

I have been Chairman of the Governors for Colston’s
School for 6 years and see the Foundation as a long-lasting
body, now securely established, and likely to be a source of strength to the school, and its pupils.

A retired corporate finance lawyer, solicitor, managing and senior partner of Burges Salmon.
 
 
Mrs Diane Iles
 
Diane Iles   Former parent and coordinator of Colston's tercentenary events

I have been involved with Colston's since 2001 when my son was lucky enough to be the beneficiary of a bursary which enabled him to accept his place at the school. The fact that we were able to launch the Foundation in the tercentenary year and enable others to have the same fantastic opportunity of a Colston's education speaks volumes about the generosity of former pupils and their willingness to give something back.

 

Mr Fred Forse
 
     
 
 
 
Mr Stephen Davies   Governor

OC 1977 – 1984 Beaufort House

 
 


Patrons

The Patrons of the Foundation are:

     
Mrs Fiona Densham   former Governor
     
Mrs Sally Foley   former staff and current parent
     
Mr Fred Forse (OC 1957 – 1962)   OC
     
Mrs Paulina Gillespie   former parent
     
Mr Ian Gunn (OC 1956 – 1961)   President OC Society 2010
     
Mr Tony Heaford   former Governor
     
Mr John Mason (OC 1943 - 1948)    
     
Mr Alan Morley MBE (OC 1959 - 1968)    
     
Mrs Diana Nutt   former parent
     
Mr Nick Orme   former parent
     
Mr David Powell   former parent
     
Mr Colin Sexstone (OC 1959 - 1967)   former parent