Wilson's School

The 1615 Club

Inspired by the year Wilson’s School was founded, The 1615 Club is a professional network for Old Wilsonians who wish to remain meaningfully connected to one another and the school.

The Club brings together alumni who have gone on to successful careers, and recognise that the long‑term strength of the school is closely linked to the strength of its alumni network.

The Aim of The 1615 Club

As stated, The 1615 Club has been created to formalise a mutually reinforcing relationship between Old Wilsonians and Wilson’s School:

  • For members, it provides access to a respected, curated alumni network with regular opportunities to reconnect, strengthen professional relationships, and engage with peers who share a common educational foundation and values.
  • For the school, it establishes a sustainable and predictable source of support, enabling long‑term investment in the co‑curricular opportunities that define a Wilson’s education.

In short, The 1615 Club gives structure to existing alumni goodwill – transforming informal connection and occasional giving into a consistent, impactful partnership.

Why It Matters

All money raised through The 1615 Club directly supports the maintenance and growth of our fantastic co-curricular offering at Wilson's.

Generations of alumni have enjoyed CCF, Chess, Drama, Football, Rugby, Music, Badminton, Debating, Table Tennis, Duke of Edinburgh, school trips, and much more at Mollison Drive.

Members of The 1615 Club are directly supporting the opportunities they themselves enjoyed during their school careers.

They are also ensuring all current students – regardless of their family’s own financial situation – are still able to access all co-curricular opportunities at Wilson’s completely free of charge.

Membership

Membership of The 1615 Club is secured through a recurring donation of £16.15 or more per calendar month through our new, streamlined two‑click JustGiving portal.

Typical contribution tiers are outlined below -

Membership Tier Monthly Gift
Bronze Membership £16.15
Silver Membership £30
Gold Membership £61
Platinum Membership £100
The 1615 Circle £135 (= £1,615 per annum)

While members may choose to give at different levels, all are united as part of The 1615 Club community.

Members of The 1615 Circle represent the Club’s leadership tier and receive additional recognition, including access to an exclusive annual event organised by the Development Office.

Benefits

All members of The 1615 Club will receive:

  • Invitations to three networking events each year, held in the City, providing the opportunity to reconnect with Old Wilsonians and build professional relationships within a trusted peer group.
  • A special invitation (with a guest) to an annual Supporters' Reception, held on or around the school's birthday - 29 September - celebrating the school’s founding at Mollison Drive.
  • Regular updates from the school, including key news and development progress.

1615 events offer the opportunity to reconnect with fellow Old Wilsonians, network with attendees in a similar field, and stay closely connected with the school, hearing of its upcoming plans and recent progress.

An inaugural event celebrating the launch of The 1615 Club is scheduled for Wednesday 20 May 2026. Please contact Will Straw, Associate Director of Development, for further details.

How to Join

To join The 1615 Club, follow these two simple steps -

  1. Tap the black 'Donate Now' button below or click the link here.
  2. Select a donation amount linked to a membership level (e.g. £61 = Gold), ensuring your gift is set to be paid 'Monthly'.

Once you have completed this process - and registered for The 1615 Club - please email the Development Office with the main reason you have decided to support the school. We are keen to have the reason for your generosity on record!

Non Sibi Sed Omnibus

The school's motto - Not For Oneself But For All - underpins (quite literally) all that we do at Wilson's...

Embody this spirit of community by joining The 1615 Club today!

Supporting Wilson's

The 1615 Club represents one of multiple ways alumni and friends of the school can support the school.

Tiers of Giving Level of Support
The 1615 Club From £16.15 / month up to £100 / month
The 1615 Circle £1,615 / year
Wilson's Patrons £10,000 per year 
The Edward Wilson Society Leave a gift in your will

Key information related to development at Wilson's is available in the following places:

Feel free to contact the development office with any questions about supporting the school via email at development@wilsonsschool.sutton.sch.uk - we are always happy to field queries from interested parties.