Charitable Objects The Objects of the College were redefined in a Charter of 1986 , supplementing the original Charter of 1382 , as follows :
1 . The advancement of education through the provision at the College of classical , literary , historical , mathematic , scientific , engineering , linguistic , cultural and general education of the highest class for scholars and pupils and the provision of financial assistance for such education .
2 . The preservation for the public benefit of the whole or any part or parts of the buildings and grounds comprising the College and the preservation for the public benefit of furniture and pictures and chattels of any description ordinarily kept at the College and the doing of all such other things as shall be necessary or appropriate for the preservation of the College .
3 . The use and occupation of the said buildings , grounds and chattels for the advancement of the Christian religion and the practice of worship in such manner as shall be consistent with the work of the College and with the expressions of religious intention contained in the Founder ’ s charter .
4 . In connection with object 1 and 3 , the promotion and maintenance of the choral foundation of the College .
5 . The provision of facilities for recreation and other leisure-time occupation ( within the meaning of the Recreational Charities Act 1958 and as therein limited ), in such manner as shall be consistent with the work of the College and shall increase the public benefit flowing therefrom .
6 . The pursuit of other charitable purposes , in so far as consistent with the work of the College and liable to increase the public benefit flowing therefrom .
To these ends the College : i )
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iii ) provides an education for pupils aged thirteen to eighteen , which is recognised worldwide as being of the highest standard ; provides substantial financial support towards fee remission , benefiting nearly one fifth of the pupils in its care ; has a continuous programme of maintenance and refurbishment of its Ancient Buildings and other buildings and property ; iv ) allows controlled access by the public to its grounds ,
Ancient Buildings and facilities generally ; v )
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vii ) holds a variety of religious services on weekdays and on Sundays , in Chapel and in Chantry , many of which are open to members of the public ; is unique amongst schools in still supporting the education , both academic and musical , of the sixteen Quiristers who sing at its services ; provides a wide range of sporting and cultural facilities , many of which are available to children from other local schools and which are also made available to members of the public ; viii ) supports the wider community by ‘ community service ’ and other activities ; and ix ) demonstrates significant public benefit through its academic and other activities as described in paragraphs ( i ) to ( viii ) above .
Aims and targets Within these Objects , the College , a Christian foundation , aims to have an international reputation for academic excellence in one of the best boarding schools in the world , to maintain its independence to the greatest possible degree , and to offer the widest possible access to pupils capable of profiting from the education it offers . The College aims to encourage , train , and form confident , enthusiastic , well-rounded young adults with a strong ethical sense and a respect for the life of the mind , who are at ease in their relationships with other people , whatever the circumstances . The College recognises that it is a community of past and present pupils , staff and parents . It aims to foster a sense of individual and collective responsibility for the College , the community and the wider world .
Subsidiaries and Development The College has three wholly owned non-charitable subsidiaries ; two being Winchester College Trading Company Limited whose main activity is provision of campus facilities to external parties , and Beam Design Limited , which undertakes building works on behalf of the College , are active . The third , Winchester College Sports Limited is currently inactive .
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