On Saturday, September 6th, members of the St. George’s Society of New York came together for a rewarding morning of volunteering at Morningside Park.
Philip Robertson is one of our newer members and has already found a true sense of community here at SGSNY. Find out more about why being part of the Society as a British ex-pat in NYC is so meaningful to him.
At St. George’s Society of New York, we are proud to carry the name of a legendary figure whose story has inspired generations. But who exactly was Saint George, and why does he remain such a powerful symbol?
On Saturday, September 6th, members of the St. George’s Society of New York came together for a rewarding morning of volunteering at Morningside Park.
Philip Robertson is one of our newer members and has already found a true sense of community here at SGSNY. Find out more about why being part of the Society as a British ex-pat in NYC is so meaningful to him.
At St. George’s Society of New York, we are proud to carry the name of a legendary figure whose story has inspired generations. But who exactly was Saint George, and why does he remain such a powerful symbol?
This July, St. George’s Society of New York (SGSNY) bids a heartfelt farewell to Mary Lamasney, our dedicated Social Worker, as she officially retires after 17 years of incredible service.
Steve Wilson has found a true sense of belonging and community through SGSNY. We sat down with him to chat about everything from his favorite NYC spots to his recent impressive fundraising challenge.
We’re proud to share that the DBE and the St. George’s Society of New York (SGSNY) have partnered to support promising female scholars from Commonwealth countries.
We are pleased to present Alastair Borthwick with the Medal of Honor at the 2026 British Ball!
Our Casino Royale fundraiser paid homage to one of Britain’s most iconic characters, James Bond, and raised money for our Scholarship Program.
Anna is a leadership and executive coach based out of NYC and one of SGSNY’s members.
Learn more about Anna!
Royal Mail! A Special Surprise for Leonora from Queen Camilla
We’ve got some royal excitement to share—and it’s straight from Buckingham Palace!
On Wednesday, May 21st, SGSNY Patron, President’s Circle, and Lifetime members gathered for a Bubbles of Britain wine tasting at the home of former SGSNY Board Director Hannah Gräfin von Waldersee.
On Tuesday, May 20th, St. George’s Society of New York welcomed 17 Brooklyn-based senior beneficiaries for a relaxing and joyful afternoon at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
This spring, Steve ran three half-marathons across two countries to raise funds for SGSNY’s three charitable program to support individuals and families in need for over 255 years.
SGSNY welcomed 45 current scholars, alumni, and Mountbatten Program participants to this year’s Career Development Workshop at New York Life’s incredible 1 World Trade Center offices.
Every year, a Kindergarten class from the British International School of New York visits our offices to meet three Beneficiaries.
It’s a pleasure to share our 2024 Annual Report, a look at the impact of your generous support.
We recently hosted the first SGSNY Tea Tasting at Harney & Sons’ tea room in SoHo. The store closed its doors to the public for the evening…
Mary, Marie and Katie recently went to visit one of our long-standing Beneficiaries, 92 year-old Steve DePass. Steve’s family emigrated to the United States from Jamaica, enabling him to build a family and career in New York City.
The St. George’s Society of New York is excited to announce that our annual Scholarship Reception on February 11, 2025, was a tremendous success. We were thrilled to host current SGSNY scholars, alumni, members, and program supporters for a memorable evening of networking and socializing.
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On Tuesday 21st January, we hosted our Annual General Meeting at Diageo HQ, 3 World Trade Center…
We’re so pleased to have held the first (of hopefully many) virtual fireside chats hosted by SGSNY’s Second VP Mark Aiston with British Historian and Author Adrian Tinniswood to discuss his book The Power and the Glory: Life in the English Country House Before the Great War.
