F O U N DAT ION
Guildford Grammar School Foundation
The Foundation’s most strategic
investment, at present, is the nurturing of
the Capital Fundraising Campaign which is
being steered by the School’s Development
Manager and dedicated Committee of Old
Guildfordians. There are several exciting
philanthropic events being planned for
2020 and we encourage all members of the
community, not just Old Guildfordians, to
actively participate in these events.
conservatively based with several smaller
managed funds being realised during the
year which has locked in some solid gains.
Furthermore, the Foundation has had
confirmation that a mid-term investment
within a property syndicate has been sold,
and will generate an above market return.
Over the past 12 months the overall
investment landscape continues to be
difficult to predict. One of the Foundation’s
strengths has been the diversity of its
investment portfolio, which has allowed
protection in the asset value cycle. The cashflow from these realised investments
will, in part, be used to cornerstone the
financial assistance to the School in relation
to the construction of the new Boarding
Facility. The Foundation is pleased to be part
of this project and is committed to assisting
the School in meeting the educational
demands of today whilst providing the best
facilities for all students.
Investment in managed funds continues to
perform well, at times, in an inconsistent
market. The investment strategy is Despite the current economic conditions,
the Foundation continues to make sensible
and long term-based investment decisions
Guildford Grammar School Foundation
30 September 2019 Asset Mix
Mr Mike Chester (SG 71-75) and Dr Bill Ryan
at the turning of the soil ceremony.
and is presently in the advanced planning
stages of conducting some strategic property
renovations which will bring increased
income to the Foundation.
Forestry investment
Managed funds – Property
By way of information, to the left is a
graph detailing the current asset mix of the
Foundation.
Shares
Cash
Dr Bill Ryan
Foundation Chair
Commercial property
Managed funds – Wholesale funds and shares
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20%
30%
40%
Proposed street view of the new boarding facility.
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