Our mission
Our unwavering dedication to education and community development, is at the very heart of our mission.
At the Fonthill Foundation, we believe that education is the cornerstone of positive change, and community development is the path to a brighter, more inclusive future.
Education initiatives
We are passionate about creating opportunities for learning and personal growth. Our educational initiatives are carefully designed to foster curiosity, inspire young minds, and provide access to quality education for all.
Our history
The Fonthill Foundation, our charity, is the legacy of Fonthill Lodge School, dating back to the 1800s.
It began as ‘Radcliffe’s,’ established by Rev. Dr. George Radcliffe in the early 1800s in Salisbury. In 1840, George’s son, Rev. William Coxe Radcliffe, relocated the school to Fonthill Gifford, renaming it ‘Fonthill’. A few years later in 1886 the school moved to Saint Hill, on the outskirts of East Grinstead, where it remained until the early 2000’s. The senior school closed in 1985, followed by the prep school in 2011.
Despite this, we continue the legacy initiated by George Radcliffe in the 1880s through the Fonthill Foundation Charity, supporting life-changing educational opportunities for young people.
Our team
Meet our staff
At the core of our mission, you'll find a dedicated and passionate team that makes a big impact. They are the driving force behind our pursuit of a brighter, more inclusive future through education and community development. We see our small size as an advantage, as it allows us to work closely, communicate effectively, and make quick, informed decisions.
Ceetah Grieves
CEO
Laura Ward
Projects ManagerBoard of Trustees
Our organisation is guided by a committed and experienced Board of Trustees. They bring diverse skills and knowledge to the table, ensuring that our decisions and leadership are of the highest quality.
Victoria Henley
Trustee
Maggie Lloyd
Trustee
Niki Cannon
Trustee
Adrian Carver
TrusteeWhat's new
Stay in the loop with our latest charity news, projects and goings on.
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.
