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…
John Whitgift Foundation is pleased to be taking part in this year’s Open House Festival, the annual event where members of the public can get behind the scenes at some of London’s most interesting buildings. From midday on Wednesday 20 August it will be possible to book tickets for guided tours of the Whitgift Almshouses…
Each summer, three wonderful garden parties are hosted across Whitgift Care, bringing together residents, families, staff and local communities at Whitgift House, Wilhelmina House and the Whitgift Almshouses. Taking advantage of the beautiful gardens at each home, attendees enjoyed raffles, games and musical performances, cream teas, Pimm’s and of course the requisite endless supply of…
John Whitgift Foundation extends its warmest congratulations to Crystal Palace Football Club on their sensational FA Cup triumph. This landmark victory marks a proud moment not only for the club, its players, and supporters but for the entire Croydon community. Crystal Palace’s achievement is a testament to the team’s resilience, passion, and unwavering determination—values that…
APPOINTMENT OF ASSOCIATE VICAR IN THE PARISH OF CROYDON AND CHAPLAIN IN THE JOHN WHITGIFT FOUNDATION The Parish of Croydon and John Whitgift Foundation are pleased to announce the appointment of the Revd Michael Walcott as Associate Vicar in the Parish of Croydon and Chaplain in the John Whitgift Foundation. Fr Michael Walcott Fr Michael…
The application process is now open for a new Governor to join our governing body, the Court of Governors. If you are interested, please have a look at the material and do get in touch with our Chief Executive Roisha Hughes via enquiries@johnwhitgiftfoundation.org if you would like to find out more. We are particularly…
Trinity School, Croydon, will be extending co-education from its Sixth Form only to students of all ages. The school will welcome its first co-educational intake in Year 6 and Year 7 in September 2027 and will be fully co-educational in 2031. Trinity School was founded in 1882 by John Whitgift Foundation and moved from…
Westfield, the Whitgift Centre and the future of Croydon town centre was right at the top of the agenda when our CEO Roisha Hughes, sat down for an Under The Flyover podcast interview with Inside Croydon. In a wide-ranging interview, Roisha is asked about: The Whitgift Foundation’s 2023 decision to close Old Palace girls’ school…
On March 22nd we celebrated Founder’s Day, 429 years since Archbishop of Canterbury John Whitgift laid the first two stones of the Hospital of the Holy Trinity. All arms of the Foundation joined Father Andrew for service at the Croydon Minster, supported by our talented school choirs. Learn more about the legacy of John Whitgift…
Whitgift Foundation Completes Sale of the Old Palace Site on Melville Avenue to BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) has completed the purchase of the Old Palace nursery and prep school site on Melville Avenue, paving the way for investment to refurbish and repurpose the facilities for both academic and community use. With a…