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2024-25 Residential Activity Trips Funded
We are delighted to have recently approved funding to support 20 residential outdoor activity trips for some of the most in need primary schools across East and West Sussex. The grants mean that these trips, planned for the 2024-25 academic year, will be fully inclusive for all pupils irrespective of their ability to afford to participate.
St Mark’s Triumph again!
Congratulations to St Marks Primary School for taking the Fonthill funded 'Rugby4Change' trophy for the second consecutive year! It was fantastic to join The Change Foundation for the inter-schools competition day where teams from the participating schools went head to head in a series of celebratory tag rugby matches.
Stanmer Wellbeing Gardens Nature-Based Schools Project
It was delightful to join Coombe Primary School pupils during one of their nature based learning sessions at Stanmer Wellbeing Gardens recently. The primary schools project is being funded with a grant from our 10 year Anniversary Fund that focused on nature and environment based education activities.
Jamies Farm Visit
CEO Ceetah Grieves enjoyed a lovely visit to Jamie's Farm, Lewes, recently. The farm provides a unique space for young people offering residential stays built around their unique blend of Farming, Family and Therapy that acts as a catalyst for change. It was great to catch up with the team and see the farm looking glorious at this time of year.
New Equipment for Raising Futures
Fantastic to hear from Raising Futures this week that funding provided to support the students across their three Seed of Hope vocational centres has provided the Kariti Seed of Hope Centre with new hairdressing and beauty therapy equipment, much to the delight of the students on the course.
Young Chefs on the Farm
Trustee Adrian Carver had a fantastic day joining the young chef's from Heron's Dale School as they took part in one of the Fonthill Foundation funded 'Chef on the Farm' days at Plumpton College organised by Table Talk Foundation as part of their schools programme. It was great to see one of our SEND supported school groups having a wonderful time and accessing learning opportunities outside the classroom.
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.
