Our projects transform lives through education
By providing grants for educational opportunities and inspirational life experiences, we have helped young people build new skills, provided access to new learning opportunities and enhanced education opportunities for all.
Fantastic new Seed of Hope vocational centre opens in Nairobi, Kenya
Raising Futures Kenya celebrated the formal opening of their brand new vocational training centre in Nairobi. We have been delighted to support this fantastic charity for a number of years now, and to have been a part of making this new centre a reality.
Raising the future for girls through vocational training & support
Whilst we have been supporting Raising Futures Vocational Centres in Kenya for a number of years, it is great to know that nearly 80% of the young people they help are girls. It was lovely to visit Kariti Centre recently during our trip to Nairobi and meet the women on this electrical course.
Providing a safe space for young people after-school
Crew Kidz, a weekly after-school and holiday club for children, provides a safe space for young people in Whitehawk. With a range of activities on offer and a substantial healthy snack provided at each session, the club is a lifeline for some of the poorest families in the neighbourhood.
Sunflowers club helps young carers thrive
Tuppenny Barn’s Sunflowers programme supports the wellbeing of young carers, helping them to overcome barriers they often face at school. The project uses the power of gardening and experiential learning to bring about positive change in their lives, helping them re-engage with their learning.
South Downs Apprenticeship Rangers Programme
The South Downs National Park’s Apprentice Ranger programme gives young people a life changing opportunity. The 18 month programme teaches relevant, practical and diverse skills needed by the rural economy, ensuring young people have a role to play in helping sustain the countryside into the future.
PEAS – Developing teaching and classroom excellence in Uganda and Ghana
We are working with PEAS to deliver teaching excellence and improve teaching practices in schools and communities across Uganda and Ghana, with the aim of driving better student outcomes and the creation of positive school cultures for the future.
Financial support for projects and initiatives
We take a partnership approach to our grant giving. By working with established partners, who are right at the heart of the communities they support, we can provide the financial scope to help them realise their projects.
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Delighted to be part of Raising Future’s centre opening
We were thrilled to have been part of the opening celebrations for Raising Futures' amazing new vocational centre in Nairobi. Fonthill's CEO Ceetah Grieves, along with trustees Maggie Lloyd and Adrian Carver, joined the Raising Futures Kenya team for this very special event, and were delighted to unveil a plaque to Fonthill's very own classroom!
Revisiting Heri Junior and Lizpal Schools in Kenya
We previously supported two junior schools in Kenya, Heri Junior School and Lizpal School. So it was lovely to take the opportunity to revisit them whilst on our recent partner trip to Nairobi. Both schools were delighted to welcome us, and it was lovely to join in with some of the classroom learning and lunch
Trustees Visit Kangweni Business Centre on recent trip to Kenya
On their recent trip to Kenya for the opening of the new Raising Futures Seed of Hope Vocational Centre, our CEO and Trustees took time to visit Raising Futures’ other centres, including this one, the Kangweni Business Centre in Kitui, and the Kariti Centre in Murang’a.
Trustees Visit Hindleap Warren Outdoor Education Centre
Our CEO Ceetah Grieves, and Chair of Trustees, Vicky Henley, recently visited Hindleap Warren outdoor activity centre to find out more about their long-term plans for the centre, as well as visiting one of our Fonthill funded school residential groups who were staying.
Networking at the Quilter Cheviot Christmas Gathering
We enjoyed meeting and networking with many other charities at the Quilter Cheviot Christmas drinks event this week. It was a lovely festive evening, with the added bonus of winning a delightful Fortnum & Mason's Christmas Hamper in the raffle!
Christmas at the castle with The David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation
Trustees had a lovely evening celebrating ‘Christmas at the Castle’ with our project partners The David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation. This fundraising event for the Sussex based wildlife conservation charity was the perfect way to start the festive season.
South Downs National Park Trust Apprentice Ranger Programme
We were thrilled to meet Sophie Ritson, SDNPT’s Fundraising Development Manager, and Holly Whitehouse one of their apprentice ranger trainees to hear all about this programme that we are supporting.
Fonthill strategy away day at Plumpton College
It was a real pleasure to hold our 2023 away day at the super AgriFood Centre at Plumpton College, West Sussex. The venue provided the perfect facilities for a productive day developing our forward strategy and agreeing our 2023-24 Business Plan.