We are delighted to announce we are starting the search for a new Chair of the Court of Governors to lead John Whitgift Foundation through the next stage of its history. It is 420 years since we were set up…
The John Whitgift Foundation is delighted to announce the appointment of its new permanent Chief Executive, Roisha Hughes CBE. Roisha joins the Foundation after two decades of public service. Roisha grew up in Croydon and now lives in the borough…
The Croydon community came together on Friday 27 September to honour the memory of Elianne Andam, a 15-year-old girl who was the tragic victim of knife crime as she made her way to school last year, on the one-year anniversary…
The closure of Old Palace of John Whitgift Prep School marked a significant moment for the Croydon educational landscape, but it also provided a unique opportunity to give back to the local community. As a charitable foundation, the decision by…
Following the difficult decision to close Old Palace senior school in the summer of 2025, the school site is now marketed for sale. The John Whitgift Foundation is working with Knight Frank on the sale and further particulars are available…
John Whitgift Foundation is delighted to announce that its new Chair is Fiona Fletcher-Smith Fiona is currently Chief Executive at L&Q, one of the UK’s largest charitable housing associations. She is also Chair of the Centre for London, and later this…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
