John Whitgift Foundation is supporting a free day of bookish fun for young readers in Croydon. We have sponsored a day of talks and activities on Wednesday, 17 June 2026, at the Ashcroft Theatre, as part of the annual London Schools Literature Festival. The Festival is organised by the Barnes Children’s Literature Festival. It’s the…
John Whitgift Foundation has completed the sale of two buildings on the site of the former Old Palace of John Whitgift School in Croydon. RISE School of Excellence, an independent educational charity, has bought the Swimming Pool and Jubilee Buildings on Church Road for £750,000. A spokesperson for RISE said, “The RISE team are thrilled…
Trinity School has submitted a planning application to Croydon Council for new teaching, Sixth Form, and fitness facilities. These developments will support the school’s expansion as it moves towards becoming fully co-educational by 2031. The proposals include new high-quality classrooms, a purpose-built Sixth Form Centre, a new fitness suite and landscaped outdoor spaces designed for…
Apprenticeships are transforming the way people start and build their careers. During National Apprenticeships Week, we’re celebrating the real-life experiences of five of our current and former apprentices who have built successful careers in a range of roles. Apprenticeships offer opportunities to develop industry-specific skills in a busy work environment while receiving structured training and…
Four properties in Croydon owned by the John Whitgift Foundation have been let to new tenants, generating income that will support the Foundation’s bursary programme and sheltered accommodation for older people in the community. Properties on North End and George Street have been leased to three businesses: Holland and Barrett, Tooth Club, Shah’s Halal Foodstalls,…
John Whitgift Foundation office staff recently spent a lovely sunny morning volunteering alongside other local volunteers to support the upkeep of Whitgift Field in Sanderstead. John Whitgift Foundation is proud to partner with the Downlands Trust to support nature recovery and public access to this part of the Sanderstead to Whyteleafe Countryside Area. The Foundation…
We are delighted to welcome Fr. Michael Walcott as he begins his new ministry in the Parish of Croydon and the John Whitgift Foundation. Fr. Michael will be based primarily at Croydon Minster, working closely with the Vicar of Croydon, Fr. Andrew Bishop. Together they will serve the parish, with Fr. Michael offering dedicated pastoral…
John Whitgift Foundation is delighted to share that Juliet Jukes, currently Director of HR at the Chelsea Arts Club, is joining its governing body, the Court of Governors. Juliet’s professional career has been spent in senior HR roles serving not for profit, charity and educational institutions, and she has significant experience leading complex organisational change.…
As the new school term starts, Trinity and Whitgift Schools are both benefiting from improved sports facilities following work over the summer. Whitgift School now has an additional football pitch with hybrid turf, giving students even more opportunity to get on the pitch in all weather! And at Trinity School, alongside work to enhance the…
John Whitgift Foundation is delighted to welcome Mr Toby Seth, MA as the new permanent Headmaster of Whitgift School. Mr Seth joins us from The Pocklington School Foundation in Yorkshire, where he fostered a warm and thriving school environment during his Headship, leading the school through the challenging pandemic years and prioritising high-quality pastoral care…