The 1525 Society is one of the largest legacy societies of any independent school in the country. Since 2002 it has helped to provide many 100% funded Roger Lupton Scholarships for talented children who come from disadvantaged backgrounds. The Society has also supported a number of capital projects, such as the Hirst Centre, which continue to play their part in the educational and sporting excellence for which Sedbergh is renowned.
The current President is Major General Jonathan Shaw CBE (S 71-75).
“Every Old Sedberghian has benefited hugely from Sedbergh and carries an appreciation of what the School offers. The 1525 Society is a real chance to give back to the young people coming through, especially those who might not otherwise be able to access a Sedbergh education. My greatest memory from my time here? I can’t choose, because there are just so many. Running outdoors, sport, friendships away from screens, time in the hills, the kind of mental health and perspective that feels increasingly rare in a mechanised world. That environment is unusual and worth protecting. And the 1525 Society is a really good way of making that contribution to both the institution, but more particularly to the youth of tomorrow, on whom in the end we’ll all rely.” – Jonathan Shaw
