THANK YOU!

FOR YOUR INCREDIBLE SUPPORT OF OUR GIVING DAY

We are delighted to have surpassed our target and raised an incredible amount for the Bursary Fund.

PURCELL GIVING DAY

We have raised £41,320.00!

£0.00 £40,000.00

100%

DONATE

Watch the full 24 hour concert via the link below

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS

£10,000.00

Anonymous

2 months ago

£4,000.00

Christopher Liu

1 month ago

£4,000.00

Gautam Dalal

1 month ago

£3,000.00

Szymon Bryla

1 month ago

£3,000.00

Chone Sophonpanich

1 month ago

£1,000.00

Peter Bambrough

1 month ago

£1,000.00

Donatus Hohenzollern

1 month ago

£1,000.00

Paul Bambrough

1 month ago

£500.00

Ursula Jones

1 month ago

£500.00

John Bain

1 month ago

£251.00

Panos Fellas

1 month ago

£250.00

Jeffrey Hewitt

1 month ago

£250.00

John Barber

1 month ago

£250.00

Elizabeth Aloia

1 month ago

£250.00

Richard Hill

1 month ago

DONOR MESSAGES

Mike Cross

Wonderful performances, keep going

1 month ago

Brandon Tran

I donate because I support Julia Majewska, a wonderfully talented and destined to be world famous violinist.

1 month ago

Jacqueline Barnett

I had the privilege if listening to the students at the recent concert for members of U3A. It was so beautiful I felt a donation was deserved.

1 month ago

Angela Jones

Brilliant school full of energy and creativity on behalf of our Granddaughter Ramona

1 month ago

Rebecca Leeson (Pearce)

As a very distant recipient of bursary help back in the 1980s, I know how life changing it can be, and while I didnt achieve concert hall fame (nor did I seek it), 35 years of teaching music in a wide variety of schools means that the benefits have been wider than just my own personal experience.

1 month ago

Yongbok Lee

help im broke

1 month ago

Peter Bambrough

Peter Bambrough, well done everyone

1 month ago

Jonthan Stevens

What a range of varied, studied, passionate & top quality performances! The world will be blessed in the coming years by these youngsters. And we hope by many more Purcell alumni in the decades to come too!

1 month ago

Penelope Papandrea

Congratulations to all the wonderful musicians!!

1 month ago

Teresa Bambrough

PeterTeresa Bambrough

1 month ago

Ziggi and Rhiain Szafranski Dyer

Fantastic job, so proud of you all!

1 month ago

Peter Bambrough

Peter Bambrough, so proud of you all

1 month ago

Alan Jennings

Nice to see granddaughter doing what she loves

1 month ago

Vinesh Bhunjun

Thank you for an amazing 24 hours. Topping up my previous donation. You're so close.

1 month ago

Debbie Shah

I feel so privileged to be working in such an amazing place! Bravo to you all!!

1 month ago

Julian Costello

What an incredible 24 hours of amazing music thank you

1 month ago

Carlos Munoz de Laborde

Amazing performance. A true example of the dedicated work and perseverance throughout the school

1 month ago

Ruth Fairweather

Wonderful music performed by such gifted children.

1 month ago

Stefan Carrington

Well done everyone and great to see many students involved!

1 month ago

Nelly Benova

Every talent deserves support! Success and endless applause for the young musicians and their teachers from The Purcell school!

1 month ago

Sally-Ann Whitty

Absolutely fabulous. Congratulations everyone.

1 month ago

Yekta Sözer

Yoel adato was amazing, thank you for this amazing event!

1 month ago

Gaby Appleton

Well done to everyone who has participated and played! Amazing

1 month ago

Samsara Prokopp

I have given seventy one percent of the amount in my card

1 month ago

Jill Shayler

So enjoying this concert. Well done to everybody.

1 month ago

Rose Zadrag

Half my net worth

1 month ago

Chris Daniels

Well done all, came over great on the live stream, congrats on, we hope, reaching the target

1 month ago

Deborah LLOYD

Very impressed. Do hope you reach your target. Thanks for all the great music.

1 month ago

Rose Zadrag

Here's half my networth

1 month ago

Simon Hayter

So proud to work for this school. Well done to all and especially to such talented students.

1 month ago

Gaynor Wingham

Wonderful! Congratulations .

1 month ago

Neysun Rouhani

Wishing everyone at the school great Christmas and Happy New Year

1 month ago

Elizabeth Aloia

Well done to everyone playing in the concerts. Sounds really good.

1 month ago

Ronnie Levene

A shining light for music in our midst

1 month ago

Szymon Bryla

For exceptional youth who are changing our world for better

1 month ago

Cindy Che

Brill playing from everyone I've heard. Sending many thanks to the organisers, players and teachers from the North East!

1 month ago

Rebecca Ashby

Such incredibly talented & inspiring young musicians. The passion, discipline & artistry demonstrated by the students is just phenomenal & they all have an extremely bright future ahead of them. Im so proud to offer my support & admiration for the school.

1 month ago

Robin Snell

Amazing performances from all the students

1 month ago

Alison Cox

Fantastic event - have just listened to the Creative Ensemble! Wonderful to hear some experimental music. Well done to everyone!

1 month ago

Samantha Bryden-Johnson

The Purcell School young musicians are amazing as always. Excellent 24hr fundraiser, thoroughly enjoyed watching.

1 month ago

Teresa Bambrough

Fantastic very well done to all .

1 month ago

Lucy Phillips

Well done to you all for a fabulous 24 hour concert.

1 month ago

Olena Bilash

A wonderful opportunity to hear young musicians anywhere on this he planets! Music will safe the world.

1 month ago

Alberto Martin Entrialgo

Best students in the world!

1 month ago

Isla Baxter

Pure joy!

1 month ago

Aidan Goetzee

Wonderful playing and enthusiasm from the students AND from the Purcell in-house technical team, superb skill, dedication and professionalism: thank you for making this all possible!

1 month ago

Luca Newman

Here is one billion pounds!

1 month ago

Luca Newman

Hello, here is one pound

1 month ago

Panos Fellas

Huge congratulations to all the pupils and staff who have worked tirelessly to put on this amazing event! I watched and listened to most of it and the dedication and musicianship of all the students involved is breathtaking! Well done everyone!

1 month ago

Michael Rickelton

In honor of Oliver and Sonya Knussen

1 month ago

Hwaryung Joo & Family

Thank you for the music and Purcell School.

1 month ago

Geoffrey Lamb

More power to Purcell!
Donated in recognition of Ramona Dineen, alumna of the school

1 month ago

Alex Wingham

Well done to all the talented musicians and teachers for making this happen!

1 month ago

Michelle Barrett-Brown

An incredible talent!

1 month ago

Antonio Baptista

Thank you for this wonderful initiative!

1 month ago

Alex Wingham

Well done to all the fantastic musicians and teachers for making this happen.

1 month ago

Linda Holmes

What a great concert - something different every time I tune in! Congratulations to all the students and staff who have worked so hard to make this incredible project a reality!

1 month ago

Maria Yanovskaya

A contribution for the students who only get here through support - with gratitude for the help that made it possible for my daughter.

1 month ago

Maria Yanovskaya

A small contribution to keep the music going for those who need the chance, just as my daughter did - and was lucky to receive.

1 month ago

Joao Baptista

Thank you to all the Purcell community for this extraordinary event!

1 month ago

Peter Bambrough

Halfyvway there, whatca great night of music, keep going.
Teresa & Pete.

1 month ago

Natasha Vallance

Outstanding effort from students and staff today! Such a privilege to work at this amazing school :-)

1 month ago

Luca Newman

To help support the music of the future.

1 month ago

Natasha Vallance

Outstanding effort from students and staff today! Such a joy to work at this amazing school :-)

1 month ago

Claire Tester

Congratulations to you all - what a wonderful thing you are doing for your school. I am really enjoying listening!!!

1 month ago

Claire Tester

Congratulations to you all. What a wonderful thing to do for your school!!!! Am enjoying listening!!

1 month ago

Mark New

Fantastic event!

1 month ago

Susan Pickard

Well done everyone. I am proud to have been a small part of a remarkable school

1 month ago

Aarti Shah

What a wonderful way to experience the amazing talents of Purcell students. Have truly been spoilt with all the music on offer!

Well done to all the performers and all those behind the scenes who made this event such a success. Many congratulations!

1 month ago

Daniel Fardon

Incredible stuff!

1 month ago

Jon Vander-Molen

Fantastic

1 month ago

Vivien Bell-West

A great school for which this granny is very grateful

1 month ago

Claude Connor

I find it truly inspiring that Purcell School allows youngsters the opportunity to reach their full musical potential,as well as encouraging a supportive and nuturing environment.

1 month ago

Dr. A Patel

Excellent work by all students and staff.

1 month ago

Gaynor Wingham

You are doing great! Well done!

1 month ago

Chen Song

Thanks Purcell giving day, really enjoy and appreciated. Loving from parents.

1 month ago

Haley Bambrough

Wow, your students have so much passion for what they do, this is truly wonderful to see.

1 month ago

Catherine Appleton

Truly inspirational!

1 month ago

Kevin Pearson

A wonderful fund raising event for a wonderful school.

1 month ago

Mandy Frankland

You are all doing so well, keep up the fantastic work

1 month ago

Alice Purcell

Amazing dedication!

1 month ago

Elizabeth Emmanuel

All the best Beulah, I am rooting for you. Much love. God bless

1 month ago

Sonya Knussen

Happy to support this awesome day!!

1 month ago

Chris Daniels

Congratualations to all thebpeformers & their teachers

1 month ago

Lenara Sitshayeva

What an inspiring 24-hour celebration of music!
The talent, dedication, and passion of Purcell young musicians are truly remarkable. Events like this remind us how important it is to support the next generation of artists. Bravo to everyone who performed and everyone who made this Giving Day possible!

1 month ago

RACHEL BELL-WEST

All the wonderful music has been playing in my office all day. Wonderful achievement and still hours to go. Keep going. Well done.

1 month ago

Clare Hoskins

Good luck with the rest of the 24 hours. I've loved what I've heard so far. Bravissimo tutti!

1 month ago

Jane McGuinness

Very proud to be part of such an inspiring music school

1 month ago

Sarah Graham

Go Purcell! What a great way to finish the term

1 month ago

Gautam Dalal

Challenge One donation for Giving Day 2025

1 month ago

Jenny Hoskins

We are really enjoying this concert

1 month ago

Richard Hill

Well done everyone!

1 month ago

Veronica Kendon

In support of my Ellington Night Owl and his fantastic teachers.

1 month ago

Bill Cooper

The Purcell School offers a wonderful opportunity for talented young musicians from all backgrounds to excel.

1 month ago

Fikret Serez

We are proud to be a part of this special family.
Bu ozel ailenin bir parcasi olmaktan gurur duyuyoruz.

1 month ago

Olivia Jo

Thank you to Purcell for providing such remarkable 24 concert and for shaping my son into a true musician!

1 month ago

Adam Greene

Incredible talent rising.

1 month ago

Jenny Arwas

Wishing the day (and night!) every success.
...such beautiful music.
Jenny and Robin Arwas

1 month ago

Diana Salazar

Well done to all of the Purcell performers contributing to this epic programme. It's sounding wonderful!

1 month ago

Graham Lloyd

Brilliant music enriches our lives, so the work of The Purcell School is really important and fully deserves supporting.

1 month ago

Paul Bambrough

Sending thanks and admiration to every single student and member of staff involved in today's 24 hour giving day. I could not be more proud of our wonderful school. It is an honour and privilege to be your Principal.

1 month ago

Paul Bambrough

Thank you so much to every single student and member of staff involved in Giving Day. I could not be more proud of our wonderful school. You are all absolutely amazing!

1 month ago

Alistair Jones

A Joy to support these marvellous young musicians and their School

1 month ago

Richard Needham

The huge talent and commitment of the students are there for all to see and hear - well done!

1 month ago

Henry Amar

Good luck to all the musicians

1 month ago

Antonia Pagulatos

Wonderful to see the next generation of our music industry.
Greatest respect to you all, as well as the teachers and Head.

1 month ago

Isobel Connell

A wonderful day for all. Such a pleasure to watch. Thank you to all for making it so special. Happy Christmas!!

1 month ago

Mariya Hristova

A big round of applause to our very talented students and staff! Your hard work and creativity have truly shone through. Wishing you all the very best on this wonderful event!

1 month ago

Mariya Hristova

A big round of applause to our very talented students and staff! Your hard work and creativity have truly shone through. Wishing you all the very best on this wonderful event!

1 month ago

James Harding

Best wishes for success with the fundraising, and thank you for the music!

1 month ago

Deborah Lloyd

Happy to support this excellent school. Good luck with the fundraising and thanks for the live stream. Best wishes, Debbie

1 month ago

Jie Li

Well done to all the young musicians for this 24 hr event! So proud of you all.

1 month ago

Kerry Hill

Music ... so good for both mind and soul

1 month ago

Rebekah Compton

Thank you for the music. It's what we live for!

1 month ago

Panos Fellas

Well done to all students and staff for this incredible idea!

1 month ago

Salman Khan

Best of luck to everyone!

1 month ago

Beata Rodrigues

Great music and great people make a Great Musicians.

1 month ago

Miroslaw Karpinski

Looking foward to the performance..all the best!!

1 month ago

Susan Fletcher

Good luck to all performers!

1 month ago

Vinesh Bhunjun

Great nurturing community. Keep up the good work.

1 month ago

Jonghwan Lee

Have fun, Young Musicians! Hope you enjoy every moment of the Playathon!

1 month ago

Fang Chen

Wishing the musicians at the Purcell School an amazing 24 hours

1 month ago

YounHee Choi

All the best! Looking forward to this amazing event!

1 month ago

Victoria Samuel

Such a special school to work at! An amazing fund to support to make sure music education is accessible and inclusive!

1 month ago

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YOU ALL ARE AWESOME!

1 month ago

Morag Baker

Wonderful nurturing music school for talented children. Staff who care!

1 month ago

Alexandra ARNOT

What a wonderful thing to do!

1 month ago

Dr.Erik Lueddecke

Purcell-School is fantastic !!!

1 month ago

Miriam Juviler

Good luck to everyone involved!

1 month ago

Sanadina Khan

Goodluck to the perfomers!

1 month ago

Iria Vila-Alonso

The Purcell School has given us so much! Good luck on this amazing event.

1 month ago

Gaynor Wingham

Make great music !

1 month ago

HITESH MEHTA

All the Best Wishes

1 month ago

Alok Verma

Keep up the good work & good luck

1 month ago

Suzanne Ellis

Wonderful cause!

1 month ago

Amanda Millard

Good luck with the 24 hour celebration and support to all the young musicians out there

1 month ago

Fiona Duce

This is a small donation to help secure the future of this truly incredible place!

1 month ago

John Bain

Wishing all involved well for an exciting 24 hours in a great cause.

1 month ago

Ahmet Erdogan

Congratulations.

1 month ago

Hedy Gavurin

I'm happy to donate to the Purcell School of Music Giving Day and hope this will help present and future pupils.

1 month ago

Chone Sophonpanich

General Giving Day donation.

1 month ago

A MESSAGE FROM OUR ROYAL PATRON, HM KING CHARLES III

It is with great excitement that we share a very special letter from our Royal Patron, HM King Charles III.

We are incredibly grateful to His Majesty King Charles III, for honouring the occasion with this special message, warmly acknowledging the significance of the event and the dedication of the performers.

READ LETTER

ALUMNI BURSARY STORIES

Real stories. Real impact. See how bursaries change lives.

Maya Magub

BingBing Li

Dominic Lucian Drutac

Mark Viner

Ishani Bhoola

Alim Beisembayev

Click below for the full schedule of our 24 hour concert

Download Programme

WHAT IS A GIVING DAY?

The Purcell School Giving Day is a 24-hour celebration of community, music and giving. Taking place on 11th and 12th December 2025, this special event invites our entire school community - students, staff, parents, alumni and supporters - to come together in support of The Purcell School Bursary Fund.

At the heart of the Giving Day is a 24-hour concert with performances by students from all year groups. Musicians from all departments, from Strings to Jazz, will perform classical, commercial, chamber music and everything in between, continuously for 24 hours. We will also have additional fundraising activities on the day involving our academic departments.

WHY?

Our mission is simple but transformational. To raise as much as possible to support students with access to a world-class musical education. Fundraising helps us provide essential training for our remarkable young musicians and provides support for families in financial need.

The overall aim is not just to raise vital funds, but to create a culture of philanthropy within the School and highlight the importance of the School’s Bursary Fund.

Thanks to a generous donor, your donation will be matched £1 for £1 up to the value of £10,000, doubling your gift to the Bursary Fund!

WHEN & WHERE?

📅Date:11th–12th December 2025

⏰ Time: 10am - 10am

💻Location: The 24-hour concert can only be viewed online. A live stream is available via the link above and the school website

The first £10,000 donated to the Giving Day will be matched £1 for £1!

with grateful thanks to a generous donor

UNLOCK EXTRA FUNDING

CHALLENGE ONE

Reach 50 new donors
Sponsored by Mr Gautam Dalal
COMPLETED!

CHALLENGE TWO

Complete the 24 hour concert
Sponsored by Professor Christopher Liu, OBE
COMPLETED!

Once each challenge is completed it will unlock an extra £5,000 in donations, with thanks to our generous supporters.

With grateful thanks to the following for their support of The Purcell School Giving Day

Professor Christopher Liu, OBE
Mr Gautam Dalal
Chone and Prapavadee Sophonpanich
Anonymous Donor

THANK YOU!

PURCELL GIVING DAY

100%

Watch the full 24 hour concert via the link below

Watch the full 24 hour concert via the link below

THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS

£10,000.00

Anonymous

£4,000.00

Christopher Liu

£4,000.00

Gautam Dalal

£3,000.00

Szymon Bryla

£3,000.00

Chone Sophonpanich

£1,000.00

Peter Bambrough

£1,000.00

Donatus Hohenzollern

£1,000.00

Paul Bambrough

£500.00

Ursula Jones

£500.00

John Bain

£251.00

Panos Fellas

£250.00

Jeffrey Hewitt

£250.00

John Barber

£250.00

Elizabeth Aloia

£250.00

Richard Hill

DONOR MESSAGES

A MESSAGE FROM OUR ROYAL PATRON, HM KING CHARLES III

ALUMNI BURSARY STORIES

Click below for the full schedule of our 24 hour concert

WHAT IS A GIVING DAY?

WHY?

WHEN & WHERE?

The first £10,000 donated to the Giving Day will be matched £1 for £1!

UNLOCK EXTRA FUNDING

CHALLENGE ONE

Reach 50 new donorsSponsored by Mr Gautam DalalCOMPLETED!

CHALLENGE TWO

Complete the 24 hour concertSponsored by Professor Christopher Liu, OBECOMPLETED!

Reach 50 new donors
Sponsored by Mr Gautam Dalal
COMPLETED!

Complete the 24 hour concert
Sponsored by Professor Christopher Liu, OBE
COMPLETED!