SOCIAL IMPACT
REPORT
Recently Published
Issue 1 | 2023/24
There are four key pillars to our social impact work: the Transformational Bursary Programme (page 4–5), School and Community Partnerships (page 6–7), our School Charities of the Year (page 10–11), and Pupil Engagement (page 12–13). This issue presents highlights from each of these areas, with testimonials from beneficiaries and donors.
Published: February 2025
Issue 2 | 2024/25
From colour runs and cake sales to music workshops and entrepreneurship, the Social Impact
Programme reaches every pupil at the Dragon. As we look towards our 150th anniversary in 2027, we
want to expand our reach even further and create opportunities for every member of our community
to get involved.
Published: February 2026
Read the Social Impact Report 24/25
Did you know?
Kindness and Respect are two of our core Dragon values, extending far beyond our immediate relationships. We want our young people to understand their place in the world and their impact on it. We foster a culture of social responsibility and activism and hope to ignite an enduring commitment to positive action.
Read more about our Social Impact Programme
Our impact in numbers in 2024 – 2025
Fundraised
£27,000 was raised for our School Charities of the Year and National Fundraisers.
Participants
Over 220 children from across the city were involved in our partnership activities.
Young Dragons
Dragon pupils took part in the annual Marlborough Schools Triathlon, each raising a minimum of £60 to support two charities.
(Re)Discover the Dragon
Dates for your diary
From regular reunions to Dragon Drinks, Remembrance Sunday to the Dragon Sale, there are lots of opportunities to come back to Bardwell Road.
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In 1886, it was parents’ faith and financial support which enabled the fulfilment of an extraordinary vision – to found a school that would inspire and nurture each child’s unique gifts.