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His Majesty The King Becomes Patron of Goodenough College

We are proud and deeply honoured to announce that His Majesty King Charles III has accepted the role of Patron of Goodenough College.

The King will be the College’s second royal Patron, succeeding his mother, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who was our Patron for nearly seventy years.

College Director the Hon. Alice Walpole said: “We are delighted that His Majesty has chosen to continue the monarchy’s relationship with the College by accepting to become our Patron. Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II engaged warmly throughout her reign with the College’s young residents from across the Commonwealth and the wider international community. I hope that we will enjoy a similarly close relationship with His Majesty The King, whom we know takes a particular interest in youth, education and the Commonwealth.”

The monarchy’s association with Goodenough College dates from March 1950, when the 23-year-old Princess Elizabeth spoke at the launch of the Lord Mayor’s Thanksgiving Fund appeal which raised funds for the construction of William Goodenough House. Over the following six decades, the College welcomed Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth on many further visits, often to celebrate key developments in our history. The Queen’s last visit was in December 2016, when she met Goodenough Members and Fellows and unveiled a plaque to mark the approaching 60th anniversary of her opening of William Goodenough House. A further visit scheduled for March 2020 was unfortunately unable to go ahead, owing to the Covid pandemic. Meanwhile, some Alumni may recall meeting the King when, as Prince of Wales, he paid a visit to the College in 1989.

His Majesty The King’s acceptance of the role of Patron of Goodenough College comes on the first anniversary of Their Majesties’ Coronation.

The Burn is run by Goodenough College which is an independent educational charity situated in central London.

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The Burn is run by a small, close-knit team working together to preserve and enhance our buildings and estate and to create a distinctive and friendly atmosphere for our visitors. We offer our employees a friendly and supportive environment in a superb rural setting with good working conditions, competitive pay and a range of employee benefits.

We’re always happy to hear from people who are interested in working with us in the future, so feel free to send your CV and a covering letter (single side of A4) outlining your experience to us at burn@goodenough.ac.uk

 

CURRENT JOB VACANCIES

Property Manager

The Burn is run by Goodenough College which is an independent educational charity situated in central London. To find out more and apply for the Property Manager role at The Burn, go to Goodenough College’s website: here

Food and Beverage Assistant 

The Burn is run by Goodenough College which is an independent educational charity situated in central London. To find out more and apply for the Food and Beverage Assistant  role at The Burn, go to Goodenough College’s website: here

 

Volunteer at the Burn

As a registered charity, we would not be able to operate without the hard work and generosity of our dedicated volunteers.

We occasionally have opportunities for volunteers to work with us on projects to meet our sustainability and conservation goals and to enhance the beauty of our buildings and estate – essential work in preserving The Burn for future generations.

If you are interested in joining us as a volunteer please continue to check this page for vacancies or send us your CV and a covering letter (single side of A4) outlining your experience and interests to us at burn@goodenough.ac.uk

Current volunteering opportunities

We are looking for Garden volunteers who will be happy to help with Garden Maintenance on a regular basis. This is a great opportunity to get out into the fresh air and help us tidy and develop our lovely grounds, working with our new Property Manager and the Grounds Maintenance Team.

We are planning a new team of volunteers to assist with the research into the history of the Gardens and the original Mansion House, built in 1791. A lot of this work can be done remotely although we encourage a regular meeting with the Bursar and the other Volunteers, to engage with the wider team at The Burn.

Academic Retreats

A stay with us brings students and academic staff together, boosts enthusiasm for their subject and benefits their education, as well as lifting their spirits.

Holiday Accommodation

We have self catered accommodation in our Courtyard House, which is adjacent to the Mansion House and can hold 12 guests, and in our lovely, cosy North and South Gate Lodges, both of which can hold 4 guests and are ideal for a family or small groups.

Group Events

Use us for conferences, away days, retreats and intimate wedding parties of 40 and under. Whether inside our elegant Mansion house or outside in the beautiful grounds, this is the perfect place for birthdays, anniversaries, reunions, and parties.

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“The Burn offers outstanding value with the flexibility that allows either smaller or relatively large reading parties to fit comfortably into shared or single accommodation for academic retreats”

Prof Jonathan Cooper, Wolfson Chair of Bioengineering, University of Glasgow.

“The Burn is a place which allows you to be detached from the world and connect with yourself.”

Abe Bailey scholar

“Beautiful, peaceful, and productive. Thank you for such a wonderful place.”

Member of Marine Alliance for Science and Technology

“After two intense days of workshops, we shared far more essential information about ourselves than we ever would at a conference, symposium or day long meeting.”

Scottish postgraduate student

“My experience at the Burn was far beyond what I had imagined. The venue and the setting are so beautiful, the house is amazing, and the surrounding area blew me away especially the lovely walk along the river. We were very well looked after and had everything we could possibly need at any time. The conference was excellently planned, and I think ran very smoothly and the building was perfect for it. The evenings there were a lot of fun, filled with food, games and a few drinks and I made a lot of friends there. Overall, I had an incredible time, and it is a university memory that I think I will keep with me for a very long time.”

Lori DixonUniversity of St Andrews

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