The New Model School is a limited company with shareholders who have provided the start-up capital for the venture. Our shareholders are people who believe strongly in what we are doing, and are prepared to risk some of their money to help get the project off the ground. This method of funding is called philanthropy and five per cent, and is based on the idea that supporters of a worthy cause become shareholders on the understanding that dividends will be minimal and may take a few years to materialise. The running costs of the Maple Walk School, and of any other schools which are set up under our auspices, will be met from fees.