A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
When we kicked off our 250th anniversary at the start of this year, no one could have imagined what was to come. Instead of a year of celebratory events and activities, we have faced great challenges and a new virtual reality. It has not been the birthday we envisioned, but in response to the pandemic, we quickly adapted our charitable programs to help those most affected and I am immensely proud of what St. George’s Society has accomplished in these difficult times.
This report contains the record of a great year in 2019 led by Philip Warner OBE as President, Anna Titley, and the St. George’s Society team. You will find details on our growth as a Society as well as our programs and the communities we serve.
With over $625,000 in direct charitable payments in 2019, St. George’s Society upheld our 250-year mission to help people in need. We kept our seniors in their homes and gave them the means to age with dignity. We set our scholars up for success and gave them the tools to launch their careers. We provided our families a home away from home and gave them the chance to focus on each other rather than logistics. All of this and more thanks to the unyielding support of our community.
I know we all are committed to adjusting to the world as it comes while holding dear to our purpose and values. What has continued to encourage me—and for which we are all very grateful—is the dedication and support received from our leadership, staff, members, volunteers, and supporters. It is because of you that St. George’s Society will not only survive but thrive in the years to come.
For the many deserving souls in our care, may I, on their behalf, extend our deepest appreciation and thanks.
“As Patron of St. George’s Society, I am continually impressed by the passion and enthusiasm of its members, supporters, leadership and staff to serve the local community. This commitment to its founding mission of helping others is what makes this organisation one I am proud to support.”
Our Neighbors in Need
In 2019, we served 100 vulnerable seniors and distributed over $500,000 in financial assistance to cover housing, home care expenses, medication, utilities and other necessities.
While our beneficiaries’ backgrounds are diverse and varied, what they all have in common is their need for a helping hand and a shoulder to lean on. Whether it be the result of illness or simply outliving their resources, these individuals turn to St. George’s Society’s Beneficiary Program for support, guidance and advocacy.
They have all worked hard in a range of fields: librarians, receptionists, computer technicians, housekeepers, home health aides, a security guard, a pastry chef, a house painter, a former #101 bus driver and an 87-year old self-styled “singer, songwriter and poet”. Their housing conditions span the gamut—from a basement apartment or living with non-familial roommates to the fortunate few in affordable senior housing or assisted care facilities—but every one of our beneficiaries is happy to have a place to call home.
Thanks to the support our community, these seniors have the best quality of care possible and their dignity is preserved.
Meet Bronwyn
Bronwyn has been a part of the St. George’s Society family for more than 10 years and thanks to generosity of our community, she will continue to be for years to come.
“I don’t have the words to say how totally grateful we are for all the help you have given us these past years. I want you to know that—whatever happens in the months ahead—you will be our beacon of hope and our cherished friends forever.”
Building Pathways to Success
Since its establishment in 2008, St. George’s Society’s Scholarship Program has remained committed to eliminating the financial barriers that often prevent promising college students from completing their education.
In 2019, we launched the Pathways Corporate Partners Program, an initiative that enables companies to take an active part in closing the education gap and ensuring the success and future of tomorrow’s leaders. Thanks to the commitment of our inaugural partners—BP America and Coller Capital—five students were selected from our 2019/20 class of scholars to receive scholarships through the Scholarship Program.
As a part of our efforts to expand enrichment and engagement opportunities for our scholars, we launched a mentoring initiative with the goal of providing direction and support for success beyond graduation. Our first workshop welcomed both current scholars and alumni.
students served since 2008
As of the end of 2019, St. George’s Society’s Scholarship Program served nearly 400 students at Lehman and Hunter Colleges totaling over $1.1 million in financial aid. Our scholars have a completion rate of nearly 98% compared to the CUNY average of 43%.
meet our scholars
Meet Lucy
Meet Rushani
Meet Asifa
“As many of you might know, the cost of college is more than just tuition, and becoming a St. George’s Society scholar is more than just financial aid. It means that a group of people—people like you—who have never met me, believe in me and believe in my ability to accomplish my goals. That kind of support—that kind of faith—is powerful…. I know I speak for all of us when I tell you that your support has changed our lives.”
For Family
The Weatherstone Families Support Fund was established with the idea that nothing else should matter when a family is focused on the health of their child. From arranging airport transfers and accompanying families to their first hospital consultation, to providing strollers and organizing activities during their time in New York, our assistance not only eases the financial strain, but also the stress that comes with traveling to and navigating a new city.
In 2019, as the demand for our services grew, the number of families we helped more than doubled and we coordinated over 50 visits.
meet the deebas
“Traveling to New York for Breya’s cancer treatment was a terrifying and daunting time. St. George’s Society made me feel like I wasn’t alone. They helped remove the little stresses, so I could focus on the big important stuff and really made our visits so much more enjoyable and less overwhelming.”
Celebrating Community
2019 brought with it many wonderful opportunities to share our mission and message with our wider community.
Events and community-led initiatives are an important part of our fundraising efforts, contributing over 40% of the operating income that allows us to provide our much-needed services. These initiatives, and so much more, made for a successful year. Thank you for helping make it a great year at St. George’s Society.
English Ball
More than 300 honored guests, corporate sponsors, members and friends gathered together for the 2019 English Ball on 25th April at Guastavino's in New York City. The black-tie affair celebrated a commitment to community and raised over $152,000 for the Society's Scholarship Program. The evening’s honorees included Bob Dudley, Group Chief Executive of BP receiving the Medal of Honor and Tim Marlow, the former Artistic Director of the Royal Academy of Art who received the Anglo-American Cultural Award.
Pictured (R to L): Philip Warner OBE, Tim Marlow, Bob Dudley, Anna Titley
British Bash
St. George’s Society celebrated “the best of British in NYC” at the 2019 British Bash on 4 December at Edison Ballroom. Honoring England Rugby legend, Martin Johnson CBE, and former New York Transit President, Andy Byford, the evening raised over $70,000 for the Society’s charitable programs.
Our Members
Members are the heart of St. George’s Society enabling us to continue serving our community.
We are exceptionally grateful to all of our longstanding and dedicated members who have renewed their membership and are pleased to have welcomed 155 new members in 2019.
If you are not yet a member of St. George’s Society, we invite you to learn more about how you can become a part of our community at www.stgeorgessociety.org/join.
In Memoriam
We are saddened to report the passing of the following individuals—both members of St. George’s Society and beneficiaries of our programs.
Isaiah Alexander
Laurie Belnavis
Frank C. Blunt Jr.
Peter G. Bullough
Maurice Burnett
Randal Cornelius
Robyn Dornan
Aileen Drake
Sir Harold Evans
Mavis Forde
Chris Gane
Clement Green
Ishaq Hersi
Chloe Hewitt
Lady Judge CBE
William LeFort
Christine Mainwaring-Samwell
Vincent Mancuso
William R. Miller CBE KStJ
David O. O’Donnell
Martin Randall
Donald H. Shannon
Janneth Sue
Pauline Joy Thomas
Join Our Community
If you are not yet a member of St. George’s Society, we invite you to learn more about how you can become a part of our community.
Our Donors
On behalf of the seniors, students and families St. George’s Society supports, we thank and recognize the individuals and organizations whose cumulative contributions have reached or exceeded $1,000 to strengthen our 250-year mission in 2019. We are profoundly grateful for your support. We also wish to thank those donors who have chosen to remain anonymous.
$50,000 and above
BP International
Bob Dudley
Hess
$20,000 to $49,999
BP America
Citi
Marie-Josée & Henry R. Kravis
$10,000 to $19,999
Alpha Plus Group
Bank of America
Brunswick Group
Mr. Andrew Curtis
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Harvey
Johnson & Johnson
Lehman College/CUNY
Mr. David Martinelli
Morgan Stanley
Mr. Frank E. Morgan II
Ogilvy & Mather
Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher St. Victor-de Pinho
Sir Howard and Lady Stringer
Sullivan & Cromwell
Mr. Martin J. Sullivan OBE
Mr. Alberto Verme
$5,000 to $9,999
Capital Group
Coller Capital
Mr. Eddie Doyle
Mr. David Drinkwater
Ms. Colleen Foster
Frank Hirth LLC
Mr. Cliff F. Franklin
Inez Branca Family Foundation
Mr. Thomas Isaac
Kevin P. Martin & Associates, P. C.
Laura Devine Attorneys
Mr. Douglas Mackenzie
Mrs. Sharmin Mahmud Price
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene P. Mazzaro
Mountbatten Program
Rhodebeck Fund of The New York Community Trust
Ryan Soames Engineering
Solving Kids' Cancer Europe
Mr. Stephen Trauber
Mr. Marc Walby
William H. Donner Foundation
$2,500 to $4,999
Mr. Hank Alpert
Mr. Michael A. Boyd
Mr. Geoffrey N. Bradfield
The British International School of New York
Lord Browne of Madingley
Mr. Peter Buffington
Mr. Andy Byford and Ms. Alison Gall
Mr. Mark Curtis
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey K. Downey
Mr. Peter M. Felix CBE
Fifth Generation Inc.
Ms. Josephine Haft
Mr. Michael Halsey
Harney & Sons Fine Teas
Mr. C. Hugh Hildesley MBE
Mr. Leo Hindery
Instant Group
Mr. Jaspal Juj
Mr. Michael Mattes
Ms. Meghan McKenna
Mr. Keith Moorhouse
Northern Star
Osborne Clarke
Mrs. Natalie T. Pray
Mrs. Clare Risman
Mr. Daniel Romanow
Mr. Son Tieu
Mr. Vaughan Tredwell
Vistra
Mr. Stuart Welburn
Mr. Giles Wrench
$1,000 to $2,499
59E59 Theaters
Mr. Tumay Basaranlar
Mr. Mark Belford
Mr. Bradford E. Billet OBE CEM
Mr. Josh Binns
Sir Win and Lady Bischoff
Mr. Andy Booth
Mrs. June Briggs
Ms. Pauline Brooks
Mr. Maurice G. Burnett
Ms. Isabel Carden MBE
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Carr
Mr. Andy Clark
Mr. and Mrs. John Corbishley
Cultureshock Media
Ms. Stephanie Curulewski
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Dale MBE
Ms. JoAnne Davidson
Mr. Adam Demark
Mr. Jonathan Denham
Ms. Joanna Dingle
Mr. Julian Edgar
Mr. John Eleoterio
Ms. Angela Emmerson
Mr. David Escamilla
Mrs. Melissa M. Gibbs
Mr. Dan Glaser
Mr. Mark Griffin
Mr. Bradley Hamilton
Ms. Victoria Hanson
Mr. Justin Hunt
Mr. Brendan Ince
Mr. Rodney N.M. Johnson MBE and Mrs. Jennifer Johnson
Mr. Richard S.D. Johnson and Ms. Nancy Hayward
Mr. Sean Kelly
Ms. Moya Keys
Mr. Klaus Kleinfeld
Ms. Bhakti Kshatriya
Ms. Anna Kucheryavaya
Mr. George Lazarus
Mr. Terance Li
Mr. Stephen Maltby
Ms. Zara Marian
Mr. Steve McMahon
Mr. Rajan Mehta
Mr. John Miller
Mr. William R. Miller CBE
Ms. Diana Mohyi
Mr. Dan Morris
Mr. Peter J.C. Mosse FRSA
Mr. Ali Mostafavi
Open Society Institute
The Pilgrims of the United States
Mr. Marcello Porcelli
Mr. Peter L. Raven MBE
S&P Global
Mr. Leslie Scott
Mr. John Seifert
Mr. Richard Sexton MBE
Mr. Darren Spencer
Ms. Jill Spiller
Mr. and Mrs. Alastair Standing
Mr. Tony Stanton
Mr. Paul Trotta
Mrs. Milagros Verme
Ms. Anne Vincent
Ms. Ann Wadman
Mr. Steve Wilson
Mr. Phillip Winegar and Ms. Caroline Rubenstein
Mr. Scott Woodfield
One Gift, A Lifetime Investment
Named after the 2nd Episcopal Bishop of New York who established St. George’s Society’s first Charity Committee, the Bishop Benjamin Moore Circle recognizes those who have made a commitment to the Society as a part of their estate plans. By strengthening the endowment, these legacy gifts enable the Society to honor our 250-year mission.
Thanks to our Partners & Perk Providers
We recognize our community partners and member perk providers for their ongoing support.
Community Partners
Perk Providers
“Let mercy be our boast and shame our only fear.”
Financial Summary
FY2019 Income by Source
FY2019 Expenses
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