Giving at Friends'

Illuminate Campaign Update

Our students seek a learning environment that inspires them to be the best they can be.  Within our community, theIlluminate Campaign supports Friends’ to continue providing a world class education for our students.

The Board of Governors set a fundraising goal of $2M to contribute $1.5M towards the shortfall in the building costs and $500K towards our scholarship and bursary programs. Notwithstanding the global pandemic and recent economic challenges, early support and donations to date exceed $1.32M. We are sincerely humbled by this support and thank all who have contributed. 

Please watch this video below to see the impact of giving on student's lives at the School

The Campaign continues until the end of this year. If you haven’t already donated, please consider doing so now. Every gift is appreciated, no matter the size and we need everyone’s help to reach our goal. The School, founded on philanthropy in 1887, simply would not exist if not for the generosity of early supporters. Like every other leading independent school, Friends’ continues to rely on philanthropy from its community for vital transformational changes that would otherwise not be possible.

"Without that community support, the School wouldn’t have access to the state-of-the-art facilities that the students are able to take advantage of to get the most out of their education.” David Ovens - Alumnus

The new WN Oats and Revell Sports Centres will be game-changers for learning at Friends’.  Please click here to view information about how these facilities will transform learning at the Commercial Road Campus.

“Many of the buildings are the same as when I was here many years ago so it’s time to freshen up some of those facilities and provide students with some fantastic learning opportunities in the right environment for contemporary learning.” Sam Ibbott - Alumnus, current parent, Board Member

Illuminate provides an opportunity for our community to show leadership and vision to enable our students to be positive contributing members of our community.  Let your inner light shine and show your support for this transformational philanthropic investment in The Friends’ School. Your gift will impact thousands of lives and for generations to come.

For more information and to donate, please visit: www.illuminate.friends.tas.edu.au

Tasmanian Whisky night for the Illuminate Campaign

On the night of 20 August we were delighted to welcome 15 of Tasmania's premier distilleries to our Tasmanian Whisky Tasting Night at The Farrall Centre, in support of the Illuminate Campaign. It was a hugely successful night, with over 100 tickets sold and many wonderful prizes donated to our live auction on the night. We are very grateful for everyone's support in what was a memorable evening. 

Get Involved

For further information about the giving programs at Friends’, please visit our website or contact Lucy Loney or Bill Avery.