Capital Projects
Although the current College financial position has restricted expenditure on capital projects, in 2022-23 we were able to allocate £816k to this purpose due to the donations received for specific projects, and a generous undesignated gift of £500k made in memory of a deceased alumnus.
The College elected to recognise the generosity of Peter Hollamby, long-term partner of Clement Crisp OBE (1949) who passed away in March 2022, by naming the lecture theatre at the H B Allen Centre. The funds have been allocated to that project which has made a transformational impact on the experience of our graduate student community. The Crisp-Hollamby Lecture Theatre will be a lasting memorial to Clement’s gratitude to the College for the education he received.
Specific projects included the essential repairs of the bar roof (there are plans afoot for the interior refurbishment of the iconic Keble bar but this will be totally dependent on philanthropy), and a visionary gift of £20k to enable the College to fund sustainability-related capex expenditure. A generous gift of £258k was received from the Patrick and Lina Drahi Foundation to enable us to carry out a feasibility study into the development of a possible new building on the main site; the outcome of that work has been temporarily suspended due to extenuating circumstances.
Benches for the Quads
In the last year we continued to produce memorial benches for the various quads. Benches are much needed on site to encourage socialising and reflection outdoors, and provide seating for attendees at events. They are also a lovely way to remember a loved one. Our new weather-resistant benches with a brass engraved plaque cost around £3,000, and last for up to 25 years. There are currently spaces available for new benches in each of the quads. If you are interested in purchasing a named bench, please contact Rachel.
