Clearly not all those connected with the school will want to make a contribution, but for those that do we are suggesting 3 levels of donation:

Gold Level

Gold Level 1701 Society members are entitled to a complimentary specially commissioned Society tie and receive priority invitations to landmark events throughout the academic year. They will receive a copy of The Williamsonian and complimentary membership of The Old Williamsonian’s Club (for ex-pupils of the school). They will also receive a specially commissioned set of cufflinks.

Silver Level

Silver Level 1701 Society members are entitled to a complimentary specially commissioned Society tie and receive priority invitations to landmark events throughout the academic year. They will also receive a copy of The Williamsonian as well as membership of The Old Williamsonian’s Club (if they are former pupils of the school).

Bronze Level

Bronze Level 1701 Society members are entitled to a complimentary specially commissioned Society tie and will receive priority invitations to landmark events throughout the academic year.

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How to make your donation

Cheques should be made payable to The 1701 Society (please put the payment reference on the reverse of the cheque).

Details needed are name, home address, contact telephone number, donation amount and if you are willing/eligible to agree to Gift Aid.

The reference should be 1701 Society and your name (this ensures we credit the correct cost centre).

Please complete the google form below to enable us to capture your details for membership.  Data is stored by Sarah Rose and is not shared with others.

The 1701 Society New Member Application Form

The 1701 Society bank details are:

  • Nat West Bank Chatham High Street Account Name: The 1701 Society
  • Bank Sort Code: 600509
  • Bank Account No: 16621034
  • Payment Reference: 1701 Society and Your Name

Please ensure that all donations are detailed in an email to: finance@sjwms.org.uk

Gift Aid and Registered Charity Status

We would ask you to kindly confirm your agreement to Gift Aid which will allow us to claim tax back on the contribution you have made. Please note that by electing Gift Aid you are confirming that you are a UK taxpayer. Further information about Gift Aid is available on the HMRC website.

Now that the 1701 Society has exceeded the £5000 threshold it has been granted full charitable status, the charity number is 1174237.