Acland Burghley school is a renowned and celebrated example of Brutalist architecture in the heart of our north London community.
The Assembly Hall with its unique hexagonal design was, for many years, the jewel in the school’s crown. Uniquely designed to be a community and arts space for both students and the local community, it became known for showcasing excellence in drama, music and dance.
Now, we’re embarking on a capital appeal to fund the renovation of the Assembly Hall and bring back this very special place to the heart of our community – a Hall for All.
Brutal Festival and Walk
Brutal Festival: Monday 8 July-Monday 22 July
Brutal Walk: Monday 22 July
We are also culminating the school year with a Brutal Festival, which will include the Brutal Walk on Monday 22 July when over 700 students, staff and volunteers will embark on a sponsored journey through London’s iconic Brutalist landmarks for the Hall for All appeal. See more details here.
The lead up to the big walk will include many educational activities in school including architecture sessions and workshop run by the Museum of Brutalist Architecture (MoBA), as well as a Brutal Debate during which students will be engrossed in discussions on whether Brutalism is beautiful or ugly!
To fully restore and renovate the Assembly Hall we now need to find funding from our local community and other potential donors. That’s anyone who shares our determination to bring back this visionary space and recreate a vitally needed Hall for All.
Some people will be motivated by the incredible heritage of the Brutalist architecture, both its values and design. Some will be motivated by the world-class acoustics and the pioneering residency of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment at the school.
But what motivates all of us is our community’s genuine need for a safe, affordable space that is open and accessible to everyone.
The clock is ticking. We are making progress towards our target of £300,000
We have some inspiring, dynamic and innovative partners behind this project and the school and students are doing all that they can. The big push now is to raise the final £300,000 from our local community by late 2024.
It’s a huge task, but we hope that you’ll be able to give generously. We have a number of opportunities at different levels and would love the opportunity to talk to you about how you could help fund a Hall for All.
Donor options
Hall for All Supporter – £30
- Hall for All tote bag
- news and events updates
- invitation to the school’s Creating Excellence Together event
Seat Sponsor – £20 PER MONTH
- your name will be showcased on a digital display before every performance
- go behind-the-scenes with a renovation tour
- tickets to an event hosted by the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
- Hall for All tote bag
Brutalist Patron – £1,000
- your name will be forever displayed on a plaque at the venue
- go behind-the-scenes with a renovation tour
- tickets to an event hosted by the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
- one year’s free membership of the Museum of Brutalist Architecture.
- Hall for All tote bag
Stage Patron – £10,000
- exclusive opportunity of a complimentary hall rental for your own private event
- your name will be forever displayed on a plaque at the venue
- one year’s free membership of the Museum of Brutalist Architecture.
- go behind-the-scenes with a renovation tour
- tickets to an event hosted by the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
- Hall for All tote bag
It is also possible to donate via cheque. Please make cheques payable to: Acland Burghley Trust and send to:
Acland Burghley Trust
c/o Finance Manager
Acland Burghley School
Burghley Road
London NW5 1UJ
Newsletter Editions
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- Watch the clip from the 50k-raising launch event, become a Seat Sponsor or a Brutalist Patron and find out about the upcoming Brutal Walk.
- Nab tickets for the next Hall for All fundraiser, meet the new Community-Led Board and find out about our Tesco Stronger Starts partnership.
- A Hall for All Community-Led Management Board nominations now open
On April 25 the Hall for All project hosted a fabulous fundraising event. Here are some of the highlights:
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