Tower Hamlets Schools Library Service (THSLS), a vital educational resource in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, has been awarded a grant of £28,840 over two years to create artefact boxes that will support decolonising the curriculum in local schools. The project’s primary aim is to bring the curriculum to life, ensuring that it accurately […]
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Aldgate and Allhallows Foundation is looking for a new Governor
4th September 2023
We are looking for a new Governor to help ensure the effective delivery of the Foundation’s grant-making priorities, guide our work and represent the Foundation at various external events. The role will involve a range of activities including contributing to policy, strategy and direction to ensure the sustainability of funding and of the Foundation, bringing […]
Mayflower Primary School and the Aldgate & Allhallows Foundation: Empowering Children through Rural Experiences
2nd August 2023
Mayflower Primary School, located in the vibrant borough of Tower Hamlets in London, is excited to announce its partnership with the Foundation. With the Foundation’s generous support, Mayflower Primary School will be able to provide an extraordinary residential visit for thirty-nine Key Stage 2 pupils and five staff members. This will be a five-day adventure […]
The Foundation is now a Living Wage Funder
16th June 2023
The Aldgate and Allhallows Foundation is pleased to announce that it has achieved accreditation as a Living Wage Funder. This signifies our commitment to ensuring that all positions supported by our funding, either fully or partially, offer wages that align with the Real Living Wage. As a responsible grant-making organisation, it is of utmost importance […]
Opening of the Ragged School Museum
16th June 2023
On Thursday 15th June 2023 we were delighted to attend the official opening of the Ragged School Museum, alongside the Regent’s Canal in east London. Celebrating the evening we heard from the Museum’s CEO, Erica Davies and the 12th Earl of Shaftsbury who spoke of the efforts to refurbish the site into what we see […]
Dramatic Science @ the Half Moon Theatre
4th April 2023
The Aldgate and Allhallows Foundation is a long-term supporter of The Half Moon Theatre, based in Limehouse. The Half Moon has a long history of providing engaging and educational theatre experiences for young people and has been a fixture of the East End community for over 40 years. The theatre has a philosophy of bringing […]
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
12th September 2022
The Governors and Staff of the Aldgate & Allhallows Foundation remember Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 1926 – 2022 The Aldgate & Allhallows Foundation was deeply saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. Thank you for your life time of service and commitment to duty. May she […]
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
22nd September 2021
To complement our existing Equality Policy, the Foundation is delighted to introduce our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement, adopted by the Board today. While we have always strived to ensure that everyone is equally valued and respected, the statement reiterates the Foundation’s commitment to creating and sustaining a positive and inclusive working environment for all. […]
Hermitage Primary School Library, Tower Hamlets
5th August 2021
After being without a permanent library for a number of years, Hermitage Primary School in Tower Hamlets was awarded £60,000 from the Aldgate & Allhallows Foundation towards the building of a new permanent library for its students. The library offers reading resources and ICT to pupils and their families through extended opening times, and with […]
Announcement of the death of Michael Sparks MBE
14th January 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce that Michael Sparks MBE, the former Chief Executive of the Foundation passed away on the 10th January 2021. Michael was employed at the Foundation for nearly two decades and served as Chief Executive for eight years from 1989-1997, but contributed more than those years would imply through […]