The legacy of Park School for Girls
For almost 50 years, Park School for Girls was an important part of Ilford’s community. Established in 1975, the school championed academic excellence, ambition and the personal development of young women, helping generations of girls fulfil their potential and progress to successful futures.
Following the school’s closure in July 2023, the Park Charitable Trust for Girls was established in June 2024 to ensure that its legacy lives on.
Today, we are proud to continue that legacy by investing in the futures of girls from disadvantaged backgrounds, creating opportunities, breaking down barriers and empowering the next generation of young women to thrive.
Led by a dedicated team of Trustees and passionate staff, the Trust is already making a meaningful difference to the lives of girls. Through funding a diverse range of projects over the past two years, we have helped address a wide variety of needs, create new opportunities and make a lasting, positive impact in the communities we serve.
Mission Statement & Objectives
Our Mission is to help remove the systematic barriers that still prevent many girls and young women from accessing education, safety, career opportunities and leadership positions. Global research shows that girls are disproportionately affected by poverty and disadvantage. Our work matters because when girls are able to learn and develop in safe, supportive environments, they are better equipped to build confidence, pursue ambition and shape their own futures.
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 support both educational and mental health projects that provide early intervention while laying the foundations & contributing to improved long-term education outcomes & therefore future success in the workplace.
- To invest in curriculum development, educational resources and training/mentoring, to support the educational ethos and attainment of schools and individuals.
Grant Initiative
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