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Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield acquires outstanding share of Croydon Partnership from Hammerson

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (“URW”) has completed the acquisition of Hammerson’s 50% stake in the Croydon Partnership, a 10 hectare parcel which includes the Whitgift and Centrale shopping centres as well as high street retail frontage, office blocks and multi-storey car parks in the heart of the designated GLA Opportunity Area in South London. Jean-Marie Tritant, Chief Executive…

Founders Day

Founder’s Day 2023

In 1596 Archbishop John Whitgift began building the Hospital of the Holy Trinity when on 22nd March that year he laid the first two Foundation Stones which formed the building now known as the Whitgift Almshouses. This date is now commemorated annually as Founder’s Day to celebrate the life and contributions made by John Whitgift…

Croydon Stands Tall

Croydon Stands Tall Launch Event

Last night we were excited to be invited to the Croydon Stands Tall launch event hosted by the Croydon BID team at the LSBU Croydon Campus. This event kicked off a great initiative that will become part of an art trail in 2023 as one of the 14 showcase events for London Borough of Culture…

Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II

John Whitgift Foundation’s community offers our sincere condolences to the Royal Family following the announcement that Queen Elizabeth II has died. We give thanks for her Majesty The Queen’s dedicated and loyal service during her 70-year reign. The Queen ruled for longer than any other Monarch in British history and became a well loved and respected…