THE DEAN CLOSE FOUNDATION

Supporting excellence, opportunity, and community at Dean Close School — providing bursaries, scholarships, and investment in education for future generations.

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About Our Foundation

The Dean Close Foundation is the independent registered UK charity dedicated to supporting Dean Close School in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.


Our mission is to advance education, provide financial support through bursaries and scholarships, fund capital development projects, and enhance the educational experience for all pupils.


We rely on the generosity of alumni, parents, and friends to build a lasting legacy for the school community.

Registered UK Charity • Supporting Dean Close School • Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Our Mission & Vision

Our Mission

To strengthen and sustain Dean Close School by raising funds for bursaries, scholarships, facilities, and educational enrichment.


Our Vision

To ensure Dean Close School remains a centre of excellence, opportunity, and inclusivity for all pupils, both now and in the future.


Core Values

Foundation Funding Priorities

Means-Tested Bursaries

Financial support to ensure talented pupils can attend regardless of family background.

Scholarships & Awards

Recognition and support for academic, sporting, creative and artistic achievement.

Campus & Facilities

Investment in buildings, classrooms, sports and creative facilities.

Pupil Enrichment

Funding for trips, activities, music, drama, sport and wellbeing programmes.

Contact & Location

Foundation Address

Dean Close School

Shelburne Road

CHELTENHAM, GB GL51 6HE

UK Telephone

+44 7680 562386