Support Manchester High
In 1874, the people of Manchester – leading figures in the academic, cultural and business life of
the city – founded the first academic school for girls in the North of England. It was a time when many regarded the education of girls as unnecessary or undesirable. Yet our founders knew that society would be better for this investment.
Their aims were to ‘impart to the girls the very best education which can be given, and fit them for any future before them.’ And, after 150 years, Manchester High has built quite a legacy.
Having outgrown two of our original school sites, our third and final home on Grangethorpe Road was
bombed during an air raid in 1940.
"The school’s essence is a deep public spirit that makes each girl feel that she is part of a great whole." - Mary Tout, Class of 1906.
Yet positive change grew out of this setback, with years of extensive rebuilding, including a new swimming pool (1968), a Music House (1984) and new science laboratories (1989).
After an extension to the Preparatory School, we built a new Sports Hall and Sixth Form Centre and last year our Senior School reception area was remodelled.
Throughout Manchester High School’s 150-year journey, we have focused on creating a place where talented girls of any faith and background can flourish. Now, we need your help to secure this future for our region’s brightest girls.
"It is our duty to make the world a better place for women." Christabel Pankhurst, Class of 1897.
Can you make an investment in the next 150 years of pioneering women?
What can you back them to become? What can you help them to achieve?
The Bursary Fund
Manchester High bursaries are one of the secret ingredients to the success of our school.
The aspirational atmosphere at MHSG relies on a continued investment in talented girls from across the region. Bursaries, provided on academic merit and a means-tested basis, play a central role in making Manchester High the vibrant place it is today.
The positive impact of a bursary ripples throughout the whole school, driving academic achievement and ensuring our community remains socially and culturally inclusive.
Our school thrives on this diversity. Yet today, we are missing out on many talented individuals joining our community.
Currently, we can only take on 5% of the bursary applications we receive.
All they need is a chance.
By backing the bursary fund, you’ll provide it.
To find out more and to donate, visit our Investing in Our Community pages.
Capital Investment
In 1874, the people of Manchester – leading figures in the academic, cultural and business life of the city – founded the first academic school for girls in the North of England. It was a time when many regarded the education of girls as unnecessary or undesirable.
Yet our founders knew that society would be better for this investment.
Their aims were to ‘impart to the girls the very best education which can be given, and fit them for any future before them.’ And, after 150 years, Manchester High has built quite a legacy.
"It’s really important that we continue to offer the very best education for girls in Manchester, and that means offering brilliant facilities." - Mrs Helen F Jeys, Head Mistress.
Having outgrown two of our original school sites, our third and final home on Grangethorpe Road was bombed during an air raid in 1940.
Yet positive change grew out of this setback, with years of extensive rebuilding, including a new swimming pool (1968), a Music House (1984) and new science laboratories (1989).
Support MHSG's Capital Programme
After an extension to the Preparatory School, we built a new Sports Hall and Sixth Form Centre and last year our Senior School reception area was remodelled.
Now, 150 years on from our first steps, the next stage of our investment will be a much needed learning enhancement and wellbeing space as well as other spaces focused on the wellbeing of our pupils.
Donate to our Outdoor Wellbeing Hub Here
Donate to our Reflection Space Here
Visit our Investing in Our Student Spaces pages to discover how these spaces will play a key role in the next chapter of the Manchester High story.
Legacy Giving
Throughout Manchester High School’s 150-year journey, we have focused on creating a place where talented girls of any faith and background can flourish.
Now, we need your help to secure this future for our region’s brightest girls.
Manchester High girls are confident and passionate, ambitious and curious. They have a love of life, a caring spirit and a drive to play a positive role in the world around them.
"It is our duty to make the world a better place for women." - Christabel Pankhurst, Class of 1897.
To ensure that we can continue to encourage girls of the future to become these agents of change, we need to continue to invest in our student community through bursaries as well as investing in pioneering, innovative and dynamic learning experiences. That means both building new facilities and improving aspects of the current site; from providing further pastoral and sporting opportunities, to planning a permanent outdoor canopy that can be used for social gatherings, teaching and performing.
If you would like a confidential discussion about leaving a gift in your will, please contact the Director of Development, Mrs Zabina Kosar-Ahmed, on 0161 224 0447 or email [email protected].
We also need to support talented girls from across the region with means-tested bursaries, awarded on academic merit, which in turn contribute to driving an atmosphere of aspiration and academic achievement.
Please visit our Investing in the Women of the Future pages to find out more.
150th Birthday Merchandise
MHSG is 150 this year!
We are selling some very special 150th Birthday items to raise vital money for the MHSG Bursary Fund, throughout 2024.
Find a full list, photos, pricing and ordering instructions for our limited edition MHSG's 150th Birthday merchandise items at the below link:
