The John Whitgift Foundation has published its Impact Report for 2024/25, setting out a year of strong educational outcomes, continued investment in care for older residents, and the operating context for the charity as it marks 430 years of service to Croydon. Founded in 1596, the Foundation runs Whitgift School and Trinity School, provides nursing…
To mark Volunteers’ Week, we’re shining a light on some of the remarkable people who give their time to support the John Whitgift Foundation. Bill Wood is a retired archivist-turned volunteer whose passion for history shows no sign of slowing down. From IT Technician to archive expert Bill’s journey to becoming a volunteer archivist began…
This week (1-7 June 2026) is Volunteers’ Week, and we’re looking forward to introducing you to some of the people who volunteer across the Foundation. The volunteers we’re putting in the spotlight this week are: Bill Wood, a volunteer archivist at Whitgift School, who helps to preserve records of Old Whitgiftians and keep the Foundation’s…
Local primary students learning computer coding at Whitgift School have shared their skills with the CEO of the John Whitgift Foundation. Roisha Hughes’ visit marked six months since the Foundation assumed full funding responsibility for a programme between Whitgift School and local primary schools, which aims to increase access to Whitgift’s facilities and raise attainment…
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…
The past 18 months have been some of the most testing for the everyone, and especially for young people. Despite this our foundation’s three leading independent schools, Old Palace of John Whitgift, Whitgift and Trinity, have achieved outstanding A-level and International Baccalaureate (IB) examination results. Over 90% of the Trinity School’s a-level students secured their…