Donor stories

Donors from across the GDST community, including parents, alumnae, staff, former staff and parents of former pupils, and organisations such as HSBC, choose to support the GDST each year. Several donors have shared their reasons for giving in the hope it will encourage others to follow their lead.

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Private Family Trust

Supporting Croydon High School

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Margaret Casely-Hayford

Streatham & Clapham High School alumna

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Anna Hoddinott

John Lyon’s Charity

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Aimee Walton

Portsmouth High School alumna

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Julia Touloumbadjian

Trust Office Team Member

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Lynne Blanchfield

Oxford High School alumna

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Mallika Paulraj

Sydenham High School parent

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Val Dunsford

Former Head of Sheffield High School for Girls

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