The Newington Foundation Limited

The Newington Foundation Limited is an Australian nonprofit organization established in 1974 as the primary fundraising arm for Newington College, an independent school located in Stanmore, New South Wales. The Foundation's mission is to foster a culture of giving within the Newington community to support the College's vision of empowering students to develop great hearts, inspired minds, and strong wings, preparing them to make positive contributions to society and the future.

Purpose and Activities

The Foundation provides essential financial assistance to Newington College, primarily through academic and means-tested scholarships. These scholarships are designed to increase access and opportunity for students who demonstrate promise and proven financial need, thereby promoting diversity and inclusivity within the College community.

In addition to scholarships, the Foundation supports capital development projects and strategic initiatives aimed at maintaining and enhancing the learning environment. This includes funding for world-class teaching facilities and innovative educational technologies, which enable students to engage critically, ethically, and creatively in their studies.

Governance and Funding

The Newington Foundation is a company limited by guarantee and is governed by a Board of Directors. Operational activities are supported by members of the Newington College staff. The generosity of Old Newingtonians, parents, and the wider community forms the financial backbone of the Foundation, allowing it to provide ongoing support for successive generations of Newington students.

Donations to the Foundation can be made as one-time gifts, regular contributions, or as legacy gifts through wills, all of which contribute to sustaining the College’s vision and enhancing educational opportunities.

Impact

Through its scholarship programs, the Foundation transforms the lives of students who might not otherwise have the opportunity to attend Newington College. These scholarships not only provide access to quality education but also offer hope, encouragement, and the conditions necessary for students to develop into persons of substance.

The Foundation emphasizes the importance of legacy giving, inviting supporters to join the Founders' Society to create long-lasting benefits for future Newington students.

Vision Alignment

The Newington Foundation shares Newington College’s vision of developing students with strong character and intellectual ability. Its activities ensure that the College can offer a holistic education that equips students to navigate and shape an ever-changing world, building "inspired minds, great hearts, and strong wings" on a foundation of firm values.

This summary reflects the Foundation’s role as a crucial supporter of Newington College, dedicated to fostering educational excellence and inclusivity through strategic philanthropy and community engagement[1][2][4][5].

[1] https://giving.newington.nsw.edu.au [2] https://giving.newington.nsw.edu.au/about [3] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/3eb0ef8e-1d8d-eb11-b1ac-000d3a6b27eb/profile [4] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/3eb0ef8e-1d8d-eb11-b1ac-000d3a6b27eb/documents/71fe100f-4cf8-ec11-82e6-000d3ad1769c [5] https://www.aususafoundation.org/newington-college/