Lawsons Announces Christ’s Hospital Bursary

Accredited Suppliers, Lawsons are funding an annual scholarship for a pupil to attend Christ’s Hospital School.

The Lawsons family has long maintained a private association with this unique institution and this association has now extended into formal support by the company’s charitable fund.  Founded in 1552 on the wishes of King Edward VI, Christ’s Hospital was established “to educate and nourish the destitute children of the city”.  Their charitable mission continues to this day, and this leading independent school now offers free or substantially reduced fees to over 670 of their 830 boarders, significantly more than any other independent school in the country.

Simon Lawson [Chairman, Lawsons] -

“As a business that prides itself on creating development pathways for its staff, it was a very natural step for us to support a charitable institution which offers an outstanding education and excellent pastoral care to young people, irrespective of background.  It is a privilege to work with Christ’s Hospital to enrich and enhance the life of a young student.”

In July, the school celebrates the 128th anniversary of the building of their school following its move from London to Horsham in 1897. 

Hugo Middlemas [Director of Development, Christ’s Hospital] -

“On this anniversary of the laying of the school’s foundation stone, it is fitting that we should recognise the part Lawsons and all of our corporate supporters play in ensuring the school continues to thrive.  Strong relationships, much like the foundation stone itself, endure the test of time and we are delighted to still be working with Lawsons to support our community of students”.

As a corporate donor to the school, Lawsons will help to raise awareness and understanding of the supported entry pathways to the school amongst its staff and customers.