Whitgift Foundation
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The Whitgift Foundation is a charity based in Croydon, South London, England established in 1596 by John Whitgift, Archbishop of Canterbury who lived at Croydon Palace. The purpose of this charity is twofold; first, to provide education for the young; and second, to provide care for the elderly.
The foundation runs three schools, Whitgift School, Old Palace School of John Whitgift and Trinity School of John Whitgift. All three are independent day schools. The foundation provides bursaries and scholarships to those families unable to afford full tuition. The Whitgift Foundation also provided sheltered accommodation and nursing care through two locations, the Almshouses and the Whitgift House.
The Foundation is a major property owner in Croydon including the freehold and a 25% share in the rental income of the Whitgift Centre, Croydon, one of the most successful shopping centres in south-east England.
The Foundation is governed by a Court of Governors, including the Bishop of Croydon, currently Nicholas Baines, the Vicar of Croydon and nominees of the Archbishop of Canterbury and Croydon Council. As of 2005, the Chairman is Sir Douglas Lovelock.
