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Welcoming Four New Governors to Our Board

We’re delighted to announce the appointment of four new Governors to our Board. Their diverse expertise and dedication will enhance educational opportunities for young people in the City of London and the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.  We’re pleased to introduce them below: Anwar Akhtar was born and grew up in Moss Side Manchester and […]

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Case Study: Four Corners

For 50 years, Four Corners has been a renowned centre for film and photography where people form the local community can take part in learning programmes and creative exhibitions. They offer specialist programmes which support around 500 people each year from their base in Bethnal Green. Four Corners works towards making film and photography more […]

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Case Study: London Symphony Orchestra

London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) is one of the world’s leading orchestras made up of accomplished players, conducts and soloists. Alongside delivering excellent performances, they run a learning and engagement programme, LSO Discovery, which includes a project entitled On Track. Since 2018, we’ve supported LSO’s On Track programme to increase the number of high-quality musical opportunities available […]

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Tower Hamlets Schools Library Service receives a £28,840 grant to decolonise the curriculum with Artefact Boxes for local schools

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

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 […]

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Mayflower Primary School and the Aldgate & Allhallows Foundation: Empowering Children through Rural Experiences

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 […]

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The Foundation is now a Living Wage Funder

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 […]

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Opening of the Ragged School Museum

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 […]

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Dramatic Science @ the Half Moon Theatre

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 […]

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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

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 […]

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