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| Founded | 1596 |
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| Founder | John Whitgift (above) |
| Type | Charitable trust |
| Focus | Education and Care |
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| Website | johnwhitgiftfoundation |
The Whitgift Foundation is a charity based in Croydon, South London, England. The purpose of the charity is to provide education for the young and care for the elderly.
The main activities of the charity are the operation of three independent schools; providing sheltered accommodation; and nursing care through three care homes and running the Carer's Information Service. In addition, the charity provides bursaries and scholarships in excess of £5m a year.
The foundation is governed by a Court of Governors, including the Bishop of Croydon; the Vicar of Croydon; and nominees of the Archbishop of Canterbury and Croydon Council.[1]