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…
In the last year, we’ve started filming a video series to bring the history of John Whitgift back to life. Despite being such a prominent figure at the court of Queen Elizabeth I and a personal confidant of the Queen, there is very little written and recorded about Archbishop John Whitgift. Our aim is to…
John Whitgift Foundation has been serving Croydon for over 425 years and we’re proud of the work we do in our community, but did you know that we have nine locations in Croydon? Follow our journey around the town and see how many you recognise. Our Foundation began in 1596 when our founder, Archbishop John…
426 years ago, our founder Archbishop of Canterbury John Whitgift wanted to leave a legacy that would care for the people of Croydon long after his passing. Today we operate the Carers Information Service as a free advice, information, and support resource for unpaid carers in Croydon. Any carer that lives in or cares for…
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…
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…
Upcoming School Open Days John Whitgift Foundation schools provide outstanding academic opportunities to pupils and each has healthy and active alumni communities that stretch far past school leaving age. The schools hold a series of open days throughout the year to share our outstanding academic offering with the Croydon community and beyond. These open days…
John Whitgift Foundation Recruitment John Whitgift Foundation has been a major employer in Croydon for over 425 years, providing employment and support for the local communities through the arms of the Foundation. In recent times the Foundation has been accredited as a Croydon Good Employer as recognition of the work towards key principles benefitting the…
What is John Whitgift Foundation? Founded in 1596, Archbishop John Whitgift created a foundation to care for and educate the people of Croydon. Over 425 years later we’re still serving the people of Croydon using the land and assets set aside by our founder to generate income which we can reinvest into the local community…
For the first time since 2019, staff, pupils and care home resident gathered together to take part in the John Whitgift Foundation’s annual Founder’s Day Service held at Croydon Minster on Tuesday 22 March. Commencing with a drum roll by Whitgift School’s Corp of Drums outside the Minster, the Service is a unique and momentous…