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TWF016 Annual Report Toms.Indd CONNECTING A COMMUNITY Annual Journal 2017/18 A message from WE ARE the Chairman Thanks to the diverse talents of our staff, we are proud to help thousands of UNITED BY people every day. Through our work, we are connected to people across the town — friends, relatives, neighbours — making a difference to their lives: A carer who once felt stressed about his social isolation but now finds companionship at our Carers Support Centre; An older person who rarely left the house but now immerses herself in the COMMUNITY activities available at our 1596 Club day care; A nurse able to provide warmth and comfort to a poorly resident; A student who is now achieving top grades and has a promising future thanks to receiving a bursary to attend one of our schools. The achievements and Our communities are connected by their excellent standards. Last year, in a report conducted by our Carers Information Service, 78% of carers who experiences collected visited the Carers Support Centre said it had reduced their loneliness and isolation. Wilhelmina House was named a top 20 care home in London by in this year’s annual leading review site carehome.co.uk. The Foundation Schools received regional and national accolades for sport, performed at prestigious venues around the country and achieved another outstanding set of public journal are united examination results. by one core theme... We are committed to contributing widely to the community. Last year saw a wide range of community events from Carers Week to the Trinity Triathlon. Our schools opened their doors to local primary schools, as well as guided Community. tours and open events to the public. Fundraising for worthy causes plays a key role within our schools and care homes. Our mission to support the community never ends. As the freehold owner, At the heart of The we have been pivotal in shaping the redevelopment of the Whitgift Centre Whitgift Foundation lies and we look forward to a bright future for Croydon in the coming years. its communities. We also thank those in our community who have supported us. Our alumni who have made generous donations and given back so that we can add to our bursary funds and help transform the lives of even more young people. Our schools, care homes & Carers Information So together, we look to the future to help more people, across the generations, in more ways. By bringing all of our communities together Service, and the wider as part of The Whitgift Foundation and celebrating our achievements community in Croydon. collectively, we can make a more powerful impact across the borough and beyond. Christopher Houlding Chairman, The Whitgift Foundation 2 3 Our Schools Our Funds Our three leading independent schools, Whitgift, We are a charity funded by our property and investment Trinity and Old Palace of John Whitgift off er exceptional portfolio. We are the freehold owners and 25% leasehold educational opportunities for more than 3,200 boys and owner of the Whitgift Shopping Centre. We own other girls aged 1 to 18 years old. Our students come from property in and around Croydon town centre. Without the MAPPING OUR many diff erent backgrounds thanks to one of the largest income generated from these assets, we would not be bursary schemes in the UK totalling £5 million each able to support the young, elderly and carer communities. year. Together with the passion and dedication of our staff , the schools are inspiring, challenging and inclusive communities enabling students to reach their full COMMUNITY potential in the classroom and their future lives. Who we are The Whitgift Foundation, through its Whitgift Shopping education, care and carers support services, Centre is proud to help thousands of people in the Croydon community every day. This Journal shares how we deliver our services through our communities and what we have achieved Waddon Park Old Palace in 2017/18. Senior School Carers Support Wilhelmina Centre House Whitgift Almshouses Trinity Whitgift Care School 100 older people live in our three warm and friendly care settings: Whitgift House, Wilhelmina House and the Whitgift Almshouses, supported by a team of more than 100 dedicated and caring staff . An additional 100 places per week are off ered to local older people to come and enjoy our 1596 Club day care service to fi nd friendship, take part in the homes’ lively and stimulating mix of Lloyd activities and enjoy a freshly prepared meal. Park South Croydon Carers Information Service The Carers Information Service provides invaluable and impartial information, advice and support to help an estimated 34,000 unpaid carers in Croydon. The Service runs an incredible lifeline for carers at the Carers Support Centre in the town centre. Here you can fi nd a drop-in service, access to caseworkers, training sessions, advice surgeries, as well as a lively hub of health and wellbeing activities from singing to massage Old Palace Nursery and dance. Whitgift and Preparatory School School Whitgift 4 House 5 Emily’s Story Emily completed her studies at Old Palace of John Whitgift School OUR Last year, we helped having achieved an A* in Spanish people in our community and 2 B’s in French and Geography from many different with an ambition to study Geography backgrounds and walks at university and become an of life. It’s the stories of environmental lawyer. PEOPLE these people that inspire “I chose to study at Old Palace School because it seemed us to continue our work. to be a very inclusive school that appealed to different types of people from different backgrounds. Forget all the stereotypes about an independent school because David’s Story Old Palace defies all the stigmas. Studying at Old Palace was a fantastic experience. David lives in the Whitgift The teachers are brilliant, they really pay attention to your needs individually. Sometimes I felt the teachers Almshouses and thoroughly knew me better than I knew myself and that was very enjoys being part of this close-knit comforting to know; they really had my best interests community. at heart. “ “Living as a resident at the Whitgift Almshouses has The Whitgift Foundation bursary has made a huge Studying at made a great difference to me - it is a secure, warm and difference to my life. It enabled me to come to Old Palace friendly environment. I remember peering through the and gave me a fantastic education and experiences that Old Palace iconic blue gates over 20 years ago and it’s amazing now I will never forget.” to be living here and to call it my home. The minute you walk through the gates you are in a quiet, quaint and was a fantastic incredible world. experience.“ I enjoy taking part in the various activities, social events and outings with other Whitgift Care residents, the weekly services in our chapel or just having a chat in the common room. It is also comforting to know that while living independently there is always someone on hand should a problem arise. I love being part of a large community such as Whitgift Care and part of The Whitgift Foundation family. Founder’s Day is a highlight of the year when the Foundation’s schools and care homes gather at Croydon Minster for a commemorative service in honour of Archbishop John Whitgift founding The Whitgift Foundation in 1596.” The minute you walk through the gates you are in a quiet, quaint and incredible world. 6 7 Margaret’s Gabriel’s Story Story Margaret joined Whitgift Care’s day care service, the 1596 Club, in February 2017 and has been thoroughly enjoying the Club ever since. I’m having a brilliant “I found out about the 1596 Club when my daughter time being part of brought home a fl yer from the Carers Information Service. I was interested in the lunches and activities held at the Homes so I soon contacted the Club. the 1596 Club. Jennifer, Care Services Manager, visited me at my home to give more information about the Club and its benefi ts. At fi rst I was anxious and wondered if it was Trinity has inspired for me. I overcame uncertainty when Jennifer suggested I attended a free trial day — and I have never looked me greatly to pursue back since. a career in rugby. Despite initial nerves the Club has become part of my weekly routine. The meals are delicious and it’s so good not to worry about cooking and the hassle of washing up. The minibus is great — I recently had a knee replacement so the minibus is perfect to get picked up and dropped home. I no longer feel lonely as the 1596 Club has brought more people into my life; I talk and meet far more people now than if I was at home. I have also been thoroughly enjoying the events and activities. A highlight has been a visit from Zoo Lab, who brought in animals and creatures — I held a beetle and giant snail, it was fantastic, it’s not something you do every day. I have taken part in the exercise classes, enjoyed visits from Old Palace School musicians, line Gabriel applied to Trinity School “Trinity has inspired me greatly to pursue a career in rugby. My proudest achievement is learning the game dancing, poetry classes and a games afternoon. having played indoor hockey against of rugby, achieving the U20s honours and now training Trinity in Year 6 and fell in love with for the Harlequins. I wouldn’t be where I am now without I’m having a brilliant time being part of the 1596 Club — Trinity – it’s where I fi rst picked up the rugby ball and we all laugh together, it’s wonderful because I’ve made the School from there.
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