Charitable objectives

The Whitgift Foundation was established by Archbishop John Whitgift, former Archbishop of Canterbury, in 1596 to provide education for the young and support and care for the elderly.

More than 400 years later the Foundation supports over 43% of over 2800 current students at three independent day schools through generous means-tested bursaries amounting to over £4million a year.

Such support to families allows talented boys and girls from Croydon and further afield to be educated at three outstanding independent schools in the UK. Children are encouraged to take a full and active part in all aspects of school life - both in and out of the classroom.

The Whitgift Foundation also owns and manages three care homes, The Almshouses, Whitgift House and Wilhelmina House. These offer a range of care needs from sheltered accommodation to full nursing care.

The Carers' Information Service provides information, support, advice and training to adults caring for those with disability, illness or frailty. Its role in Croydon is constantly expanding and the Foundation is pleased that this valuable service to the wider community is now firmly established as part of our programme of care to the community in Croydon.

Community links

The three schools work effectively with the wider community through a range of projects as part of a significant community service programme as well as hosting numerous events and activities open to the public. Further details of the school calandars are available on the schools' websites, and newsletters.