Ed Sheeran has generously donated a whopping £1million to his old school in Suffolk. His aim? To support fans who share his love for art.
Sheeran is known for his passion for painting, often showcasing his artwork on social media. Now, he's taken it a step further by establishing a new grant at Thomas Mills High School.
This exciting news came to light through a report from The Framlingham Foundation Trust, which the 32-year-old funds.
The grant's purpose is clear: to provide students with fresh learning resources. But that's not all—it also introduced a brand-new "Expressive Arts course for Year 8 students" this academic year.
With Sheeran's generous contribution, budding artists at Thomas Mills High School have even more opportunities to explore and develop their talents.
The global superstar, one of Britain’s top taxpayers at £36million, previously donated a similar figure to the school in 2022 to help students improve their music skills.
Nikki Scholl, head of art at the school, told The Daily Star: “At a time when music and the arts are recognised as being so vital in pupils' wellbeing...
“This school is very well placed to support pupils' artistic development and wellbeing. Thank you.”
The father-of-two has previously offered financial support for music, computer studies and photography at his old school.
He has also previously sent cash to a primary school to buy musical equipment including new violins and violas for pupils.
The charity provides full bursaries to families who cannot afford fees. Its latest annual report shows it spent £91,000 on donations in 2022, and had a further £338,000 in its coffers.
