Philanthropy

We are having our first-ever Giving Day on Thursday 24 November. On this day, the Pulteney Grammar School community will come together in support of enriching our school community through the funding of two new scholarships to provide opportunities for a Pulteney education to those who otherwise would not be able to access it.

We cannot do it without you.

Partner with us to create opportunities for more young men and women to find their purpose at Pulteney.

Pulteney’s first 24-hour online giving day is on Thursday, 24 November. For one day only, every donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar by a group of generous donors.

Find out more HERE

Scholarships support students from a diverse range of backgrounds and circumstances to attend Pulteney and excel. The Scholarship Fund enables us to provide an education to students with a wide diversity of backgrounds and talents, some of whom would not otherwise be able to attend Pulteney.

Providing a range of world-class, high quality facilities to support the education and learning experience of our students is a high priority. The Building Fund supports smaller but significant facilities projects that ensure we can continuously upgrade facilities to ensure our students have the best learning environment. All contributions to the Building Fund are tax-deductible.

Under the auspices of the Australian Sports Foundation (ASF), Pulteney has a Boat Replacement Fund, registered as a tax-deductible beneficiary, which supports rowing at Pulteney. The ASF was established by the Australian Government to assist in funding the development of Australian sport through community. Individuals and businesses can make tax deductible donations to the ASF, which in turn will make grants to the Boat Replacement Fund.

Your business is invited to become a valued supporter of Pulteney. Our School’s community consists of around 5,500 members ranging from current families, to past parents and Old Scholars, many of whom are successful professionals and business people.

There are a range of opportunities available for you to showcase or promote your business through School events, publications or via the Business Directory.

Old Scholars, families and friends of Pulteney are invited to purchase a paver and have their name permanently engraved on a paver around Allan Wheaton House at the School. To order your paver, please download and complete the Allan Wheaton House Paving Project form below. 

Donations of $2 and more are tax-deductible and can be made as part of a pledge, multi-year commitment or as one-off contributions.

Pulteney Grammar School extends thanks for all donations received.

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Please read more about bequests below.

Since its inception in 1847, Pulteney has maintained an enduring connection between generations. Part of this connection has been a result of the generosity of those who have gone before us.

Gifts in Wills to Pulteney are a very special way in which you can continue to be part of the School’s history and support our students today and for generations to come. By leaving a bequest or gift in your Will, you leave a philanthropic legacy that will contribute to Pulteney’s investment in buildings, scholarships and a growing endowment fund to safeguard the future of the School.

Every gift, no matter its size, will help make a lasting difference to the School.

Including a bequest to Pulteney Grammar School is a simple task. When you make a Will, or update your existing Will, ask your solicitor to include a bequest to Pulteney Grammar School.

There are several ways you can make a bequest to Pulteney including a residual bequest (a percentage of your estate), a specific bequest such as money, property or shares, or via donation of gifts in kind.
You may choose to leave a bequest which allows flexibility in applying your gift to areas of greatest need, or you can tailor your bequest to reflect your own special interests in a particular discipline or extra-curricular endeavour; to the building fund or to fund a scholarship.

Certain types of bequests may be subject to additional taxes on your estate and should be considered when preparing or updating your Will.

Pulteney always recommends that you seek independent financial and legal advice about the implications of making a gift or bequest of these types.If you wish to discuss where you would like your gift to make a specific difference please contact the Director of The Pulteney Foundation Mark Bourchier on 8216 5504.

Advising the School of your bequest enables us to thank you and keep you updated on the most current developments at the School. It also assists the School in its planning for the future.

We would be grateful if you would advise us that you have included Pulteney Grammar School in your Will be completing and returning the Bequest Pledge Form.

We will then be pleased to invite you to become a member of The Spirit of Antill Society. This does not commit you to a particular course of action or limit your freedom to change your Will in the future. It is simply a statement of your present intentions.

Even if you already have a Will, it is relatively straightforward to include a bequest (gift) to Pulteney. A codicil allows you to make simple changes to your Will. Please contact The Pulteney Foundation on 08 8216 5504 if you wish for us to send you a pro forma codicil.

Pulteney always recommends that you seek legal advice from your solicitor on making a codicil to your Will and the information on this Codicil is not legal advice to you.

Many Old Scholars, staff, parents and friends have given the “ultimate gift”. Anyone who notifies the School of their intention to leave a bequest to Pulteney Grammar School becomes a member of The Spirit of Antill Society, which was formed in 2002.

Phillip W. Antill attended Pulteney Grammar School from 1925-1929. During his time at Pulteney he participated in many sporting activities including athletics, soccer and tennis. His most notable was representing Pulteney in 1929 on the South Eastern Tour to Mount Gambier. Phillip tried many jobs before entering the RAAF in 1940 and upon his return he commenced a building business and later a gardening service. In his retirement he enjoyed dabbling in the stock market.

Prior to his passing he wished to give back to the School he acknowledged had given him so much. He included Pulteney Grammar School in his Will.

Upon his passing in 2000, a large bequest was received from his estate, which assisted greatly in the development of Kurrajong, a dedicated and purpose-built facility for students from Early Learning to Year 2. A number of scholarships were also established in his name. You too can ensure the continuation of this great institution.

We invite you to explore how you can make a difference through your support of Pulteney by contacting:

Mark Bourchier
Director of The Pulteney Foundation
Pulteney Grammar School
191 South Terrace
Adelaide SA 5000.
Email mark.bourchier@pulteney.sa.edu.au
Telephone 08 8216 5504