Lincoln Medical School

 

Lincoln Medical School

The Ross Foundation and Rob Lucas have each donated £1m to Lincoln Medical School.

Established as a partnership between the Universities of Nottingham and Lincoln the medical school is training future generations of doctors with a focus on advancing healthcare in rural settings.  We are delighted to be supporting this visionary new medical school and the University ethos providing access to higher education for all students with the ambition and ability to succeed, regardless of their background. 

 

 

National Portrait Gallery’s Inspiring People Project

 

National Portrait Gallery’s Inspiring People Project

We are excited to announce a £4m donation to the National Portrait Gallery.  Proceeds from the donation will help to transform the National Portrait Gallery’s biggest development of its building in St Martin’s Place since 1896. This includes the opening up of previously closed-off areas, to provide a new outdoor public space in Central London. The donation will also support the Gallery’s ambitious programme of activities across the UK, helping drive access to the its important work for communities around the country. In recognition of the donation, the Gallery today announces that the new North Façade entrance and public space will be named Ross Place.

David Hockney’s Portrait of Sir David Webster

We are proud to see that through the generosity of RF Chair, David Ross, celebrated British artist David Hockney’s Portrait of Sir David Webster will be returning to its original home at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, London. The painting will remain available to the British public and will also be loaned to the National Portrait Gallery for its reopening exhibition in 2023.

David Hockney’s Portrait of Sir David Webster was an important commission paying tribute to Sir David Webster, the visionary former General Administrator of the Royal Opera House and a defining influence on the cultural life of this country. Painted in 1971 and rendered on a grand scale, Hockney depicts Webster in his studio, seated upon a Mies van der Rohe ‘MR’ chair before a glass table. The work unites Hockney’s flair for human observation with his lifelong passion for opera. From 1975 until 1992, David Hockney would design sets for venues including Glyndebourne, the Metropolitan Opera in New York and the Royal Opera House itself. Inviting stylistic comparison with Hockney’s seminal double portraits produced between 1968 and 1975, Portrait of Sir David Webster demonstrates the meticulous exploration of space, perspective, lighting and compositional drama that would eventually come to inform his theatrical endeavours. 

David Ross said: “The arts have had an incredibly difficult year, with many institutions having to make extremely tough decisions in order to survive. Before I joined as its new chair, the Royal Opera House decided that it would sell this wonderful painting by David Hockney in order to sustain its community of artists and bring the world’s greatest performers back to the stage once again. This was one of the key parts of the Royal Opera House’s four point strategy to help it navigate the worst crisis in its history.
 
“As the Chairman of the Royal Opera House and the National Portrait Gallery I care deeply about the arts being as accessible as possible and their educational value. So, I decided to participate in the auction to secure the painting for the British public.
 
“This painting celebrates the key role Sir David Webster played in establishing the Royal Ballet and Royal Opera companies. It is fitting that Webster has helped to preserve the organisation he so lovingly built.
 
“I hope that the painting will continue to be enjoyed by art lovers and opera goers for many years to come. I am also delighted that the National Portrait Gallery has agreed to include it in its re-opening exhibition in 2023.”

DRF supports a number of organisations and projects across a range of artistic fields and is an ardent supporter of providing greater access to the arts for all.

British Paralympic Association

British Paralympic Association

The Ross Foundation and the British Paralympic Association are delighted to announce that they have joined forces ahead of Tokyo to support the athlete’s journey at the upcoming Summer Games this year, as well as the next Winter Games in Beijing 2022. 

The gift from RF will allow the BPA to harness the inspirational impact of Paralympic athletes to both challenge perceptions of disabled people and encourage grassroots participation and excellence in disability sport. Talented elite athletes will be visiting the schools within the David Ross Education Trust to inspire the pupils, highlight the ability within disability and ultimately help to shift societal perceptions.

Hanging Stones Art Project

Hanging Stones is an ongoing project by Andy Goldsworthy in the North Yorkshire Moors, commissioned by the Ross Foundation. It is intended that up to ten existing buildings, all in varying states of disrepair, will be rebuilt as contemporary artworks, addressing our relationship with the landscape today.  They will be connected by a six-mile walk encompassing Northdale, near Rosedale Abbey.

Hanging Stones has been conceived as a single artwork – the walk between each building is as much a part of the artwork as the buildings themselves. The walk will include completed houses as well as the sites of works yet to be made. To date, four houses have been completed: Hanging Stone House, Redwall, Job’s Well and Hither House. The remaining houses are works in progress.

http://www.hangingstones.org/

5 December 2018 - SIR GEOFF HURST OFFICIALLY OPENS BOBBY MOORE ACADEMY ON LONDON’S QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK

Bobby Moore’s close friend and team-mate opens new state-of-art secondary school alongside David Ross, the school’s sponsor and they even played a bit of football with the pupils.

At the opening event, Sir Geoff spoke to students and guests from the local community about the significance of the new school being named in Bobby Moore’s honour, as well as the World Cup winning captain’s values.   

Bobby Moore Academy’s primary and secondary schools, will provide an outstanding education to more than 1,500 children and in 2022 the school’s Sixth Form will open allowing students to study for their A-levels.  

David Ross, Sponsor and Chairman, of the David Ross Education Trust, said: “Our vision for Bobby Moore Academy was to create a lasting legacy from London 2012.  Ours is a new school with a traditional focus on academic excellence, mutual respect, and a belief in the importance of creating opportunities that allow our students to experience all that life has to offer outside of the classroom. 

NEVILL HOLT OPERA- NEW THEATRE

NEVILL HOLT OPERA- NEW THEATRE

DRF is very proud to launch the new theatre designed by Stirling prize winning architects Witherford Watson Mann. “The transformation of Nevill Holt Opera in Leicestershire brings a touch of Glyndebourne to the Midlands and is a unique celebration of music, landscape and the English country house” 
William Cash

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The Bryan Adams Foundation

 A collaborative project with The Bryan Adams Foundation, The Ross Foundation and Foster & Partners saw the redevelopment of the playground at Ashburnham Primary School in Chelsea.  This gives a wonderful all weather play surface and fantastic play equipment to this inner city school allowing outdoor adventures and learning all year round.

David Ross Education Trust: A world-class education

The David Ross Education Trust is a network of unique and diverse academies, working with with 34 primary and secondary academies across the East Midlands, Yorkshire, the East of England and London.

As a leading multi-academy trust, we are committed to giving every student attending one of our schools a world-class education.

For more information please visit www.dret.co.uk

David Ross Education Trust Summer Cup 2017

The David Ross Education Trust's Summer Cup 2017 was a festival of competitive sport attended by over 1,500 students and a host of elite athletes. This year's special guests included Sir Steve Redgrave, Colin Jackson CBE, RCrista Cullen MBE, Goldie Sayers, and Joe Roebuck to name a few.

NPG Director Nicholas Cullinan with newly appointed Chair David Ross

RF is delighted to announce that David Ross has become the new Chair of the Board of Trustees at the National Portrait Gallery.

Dr Nicholas Cullinan said : “ David’s passion and commitment to the arts and keen interest in education and inspiring the young will prove invaluable as we embark on our ambitious plans to reach out to new audiences across the UK.”

RF supports a number of organisations and projects across a range of artistic fields and is an ardent supporter of providing greater access to the arts for all.

The Ross Foundation has sponsored a studio at the LAMDA building in London

LAMDA

The Foundation has sponsored a studio at the LAMDA building in London – a new centre for world-leading drama training.  LAMDA deals in excellence, talent , passion and imagination and their schools programme is delighted to be working with The David Ross Education Trust helping students to explore the arts.

photo by Richard Hubert Smith

171 Inspirational miles with a great team Let's get supporting the Ross Foundation.

Photo's from the day! 171 #inspirational miles🚴🏻 with a great team Let's get supporting the Ross Foundation.

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Official Opening of the David Ross Sports Village at Nottingham University

Official Opening of the David Ross Sports Village at Nottingham University – this brand new facility offers an inspirational and accessible sports provision for all.

Welcome to Nevill Holt Opera

Nevill Holt Opera operates a creative education programme, devised in partnership with music, design and theatre teachers. We are grateful to the support of the David Ross Foundation, the Garfield Weston Foundation, and all of our sponsors and supporters for making this work possible. 

To date, this programme has reached over 1000 children in the local area around Nevill Holt, providing workshop opportunities, as well as dress rehearsal tickets for the children to attend a performance at NHO.

In addition to this, our children’s chorus for the 2014 production of Puccini's La Bohème and 2015 performance of Bizet's Carmen was made up entirely of students from Malcolm Arnold Academy, Northampton. For many of these children, NHO was their first experience of classical music, and a stunning introduction.

The Nevill Holt Festival educational programme is supported by the David Ross Foundation, whose mandate is to broaden young people's horizons by offering educational opportunities and experiences. Nevill Holt Opera works closely with the David Ross Education Trust, supporting musical experiences and learning in over 35 Academies across the East Midlands.

http://www.nevillholtopera.co.uk

The Ross Foundation We want to inspire children to broaden their horizons

Join the The Ross Foundation community

The David Ross Education Trust wants to help every child be the best that they can be. Through the enrichment programme children have new opportunities to enjoy art, sport, outward bound courses and a variety of cultural experiences. Please help children to discover their own passions and talents.

https://www.justgiving.com/davidross-foundation

CURE3 ART EXHIBITION FOR PARKINSONS

Cure3 is a new art project devised by Artwise in partnership with Bonhams and The David Ross Foundation to raise awareness and funds for the charity, The Cure Parkinson’s Trust. CPT funds research into ways to slow, stop and ultimately reverse Parkinson’s, a degenerative disease which currently affects more than 10 million people worldwide

Watch The Full Video Here

The Ross Foundation and Lincoln Cathedral Connected

“I have always held…that the Cathedral of Lincoln is out and out the most precious piece of architecture in the British Isles” John Ruskin (1819-1900) 

The Ross Foundation is delighted to have approved a grant towards the Lincoln Cathedral Connected Project as part of the ambitious £16 million investment plan which will see work on the Cathedral’s visitor facilities, public spaces and conservation, to be completed by 2021.

 Standing for over 900 years, Lincoln Cathedral has weathered storms, earthquakes, wars and even a meteorite strike. Set aloft on the Lincoln Ridge, looking over the City below, it continues today to be a place of Christian prayer and pilgrimage with an active role in public life as a community resource, tourist attraction and heritage icon.

The Development Stage of the Lincoln Cathedral Connected Project is now complete and the funds donated by The Ross Foundation will be used towards the Learning and Discovery Wing of the Cathedral project, to be called the David P.J. Ross Centre.

This builds on the success of the David P.J. Ross Magna Carta Visitor Centre opened in 2015 which was also made possible by a donation from The Ross Foundation.

David Ross said “I am very pleased to be supporting this project and will look forward to working with the Historic Lincoln Trust together with The Ross Education Trust again on such an iconic project. We look forward to organising a programme of activities for schools in the future.” 

The Very Reverend Christine Wilson, Dean of Lincoln said: ”Lincoln Cathedral Connected is an exciting and ambitious project that will greatly enhance the visitor experience and shape the future of the Cathedral. We are delighted that the The Ross Foundation has chosen to support this project with such generosity. It will greatly benefit visitors, staff and the wider community contributing a further boost to the local economy. It is wonderful to receive this significant encouragement and we look forward to getting started.” 

The Revd Canon John Patrick, Subdean, Lincoln Cathedral stated “ Lincoln Cathedral is delighted that The Ross Foundation is supporting the proposed education suite with such a generous grant. The Connected project builds upon the legacy of ‘Lincoln Castle Revealed’ and the David P. J. Ross Magna Carta Vault, which have been transformative for the City, acting as a catalyst for partnership working between the Cathedral and County Council.

We cannot thank David enough for his continued patronage of Lincolnshire’s heritage’ Lord Cormack, Chairman of the Historic Lincoln Trust, said “Following on from supporting the David P.J. Ross Magna Carta Vault in 2015 the Ross Foundation has had the foresight to support the Lincoln Cathedral Connected Project. This will further enhance the facilities at one of Englands greatest Cathedrals.

Lord Cormack, The Revd Canon John Patrick, Subdean Lincoln Cathedral, David Ross & The Very Reverend Christine Wilson, Dean of Lincoln Cathedral

David Ross Education Trust Summer Cup 2016

The David Ross Education Trust Summer Cup 2016 was a festival of competitive sport attended by over 1,500 students and a host of elite athletes. This year's special guests included Roger Black MBE, Colin Jackson CBE, Rebecca Adlington OBE and Beth Tweddle MBE to name but a few.

 

David Ross Sports Village - construction update