Welcome to Park Charitable Trust for Girls

Park Charitable Trust for Girls was created to continue the legacy of Park School for Girls; its mission being to improve access to education for children from disadvantaged backgrounds, with a primary focus on girls.

Welcome to Park Charitable Trust for Girls

Park Charitable Trust for Girls was created to continue the legacy of Park School for Girls; its mission being to improve access to education for children from disadvantaged backgrounds, with a primary focus on girls.

Welcome to Park Charitable Trust for Girls

Park Charitable Trust for Girls was created to continue the legacy of Park School for Girls; its mission being to improve access to education for children from disadvantaged backgrounds, with a primary focus on girls.

Welcome to Park Charitable Trust for Girls

Park Charitable Trust for Girls was created to continue the legacy of Park School for Girls; its mission being to improve access to education for children from disadvantaged backgrounds, with a primary focus on girls.

The legacy of Park School for Girls

Park School for Girls had been part of the footprint of Ilford for almost 50 years. Established in 1975, this independent school had celebrated success, both in and out of the classroom, and earned a reputation for its academic rigor. Park School played a significant role in the development of young women’s personal and academic growth, within a small and nurturing environment and pupils were prepared to achieve highly beyond the realms of the school community, with many attending top performing universities and then moving on to successful careers in the workplace.

Despite its reputation for academic success the school faced challenges in the latter years, including financial struggles, changing educational trends and declining pupil numbers. This ultimately impacted its ability to remain financially sustainable and, in July 2023, the decision was made by the school’s governing body to close the school. All efforts were made to support the transition for students, ensuring they found places in other local schools. The closure left a void in the community, but the Governors were determined to continue the Park School for Girls’ legacy and Park Charitable Trust for Girls was set up in June 2024.

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Park Charitable Trust for Girls – Mission Statement

Mission Statement & Objectives

To empower disadvantaged communities by providing access to educational opportunities, resources, and support that enhance personal and academic development, with a primary focus on girls.

Objectives:

  • To improve access to education for children, and communities from underprivileged and disadvantaged backgrounds.
  • To support projects that deliver measurable improvements in educational attainment and personal growth.
  • To foster strategic partnerships with organisations that share our vision and values.
  • To operate with transparency and accountability in the disbursement of grants and evaluation of funded projects.
  • To invest in curriculum development, educational resources and training/mentoring, to support the educational ethos and attainment of schools and individuals.
Grant Initiative

Grant Initiative

Grant Application

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Portfolio

Portfolio of Park Charitable Trust projects