The Wellington College

As a tribute to Jimmy Higham, teacher, colleague and friend, Wellington College is establishing the Jimmy Higham Bursary Fund. The award is dedicated for a pupil from the N W of England who exhibits the same dedication to learning, hard work and achieving excellence that Jimmy came to personify.

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  • We held a Northern Soul night in Manchester to raise money for the bursary. It was a great night, the only thing missing was Jim. Laura (Jim's cousin)

    Donation by Laura Bell £1,000.00 + £250.00 Gift Aid

    Jimmy was our tutee in the College of St Hild and St Bede, Durham University. We remember him arriving on freshers sunday with his parents.

    Donation by Malcolm Munro

  • I do not think I have truly heard or understand this song until I heard Jimmy sing it on Radio 2. This also touched our family and we wish to support.

    Donation by Nicola Lattimer £50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid

    What a great idea this is - well done College

    Donation by Tim Taylor £10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid