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News and updates from Reedham Children's Trust
Read the latest project updates, appeals, partnership news, events and stories from Reedham’s work supporting vulnerable children, young people and families in Croydon.
Supporting vulnerable children and young people for 180 years.
Focused on children, young people and families in Croydon.
Working through schools, charities, voluntary organisations and grassroots partners.
Sharing updates on projects, appeals, partnerships, events and impact.
WHAT YOU WILL FIND HERE
This page brings together Reedham's latest news, updates and announcements. It helps supporters, partners, funders, families and local organisations stay informed about Reedham's work in Croydon.
Updates may include:
• Project News
• Youth Innovation Fund updates
• Appeals and Fundraising news.
• Partnership announcements.
• Events and notices.
• Impact Stories.
• Charity updates.
• Archive articles from Reedham’s history and previous work.
LATEST UPDATES
Summer Holidays 2025
With the summer holidays just around the corner, we know families are on the lookout for fun, engaging activities for young people to get involved in. That’s why we’ve put
Reedham Selected as PPF’s Charity Partner
We’re thrilled to announce that this May, Reedham Children’s Trust has been chosen as the new charity partner for the Pension Protection Fund (PPF), for the next three years! PPF
Goodbye Sarah Smart
After 11 incredible years, Sarah will be stepping down from her role as CEO at Reedham Children’s Trust. Sarah has been instrumental in transforming our charity, expanding our reach, and
Reedham Children’s Trust no longer funds boarding – clarification.
We are aware that an old BBC article from 2017 is still popping up on search engines which cites our charity as providing support for boarding school places. Funding applications
Become a local corporate partner
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Project updates
Updates from Reedham-supported projects, including youth hubs, school engagement, safe spaces, young refugees and family support, youth homelessness prevention and the Youth Innovation Fund.
Appeals and fundraising
News about current appeals, fundraising campaigns, corporate support, Children's Champions and ways to support Reedham's work.
Partnership news
Announcements and updates from Reedham's work with schools, voluntary organisations, grassroots partners, funders and corporate supporters.
Events and notices
AGM notices, community events, supporter activity, charity updates and formal announcements.
Impact stories
Stories showing what Reedham-supported work can make possible for vulnerable children, young people and families in Croydon.
Heritage and archive
Updates linked to Reedham's history, archive material, Royal patronage, ROSA, old scholars and the charity's long-standing connection to Purley and Croydon.
PROJECT UPDATES
Reedham works with schools, charities, voluntary organisations and grassroots partners to support vulnerable children, young people and families across Croydon.
Project updates may include:
. Croydon Schools Engagement Programme news.
. Croydon Safe Space Project updates.
. Young Refugees and Family Support updates.
. Youth Homelessness Prevention updates.
. Youth Innovation Fund announcements.
. Croydon Youth Consortium updates.
. Partner fundraising and project development news.
APPEALS AND FUNDRAISING UPDATES
Reedham's appeals and fundraising activity help fund practical support, projects and long-term help for vulnerable children and young people.
Appeals and fundraising updates may include:
. Support a Reedham Child in 2026.
. Croydon Children’s Champions.
. Fundraising events.
. Corporate partnerships.
. Gifts in Wills.
. Seasonal appeals.
. Project-specific fundraising.
. Partner campaigns.
PARTNERSHIP NEWS
Reedham's work is built through partnerships.
Partnership updates may include news from schools, voluntary organisations, grassroots providers, funders, corporate partners and community organisations working with Reedham to support vulnerable young people in Croydon.
EVENTS AND NOTICES
This section covers formal updates, events and notices.
Possible content includes:
. AGM notices.
. Charity announcements.
. Supporter events.
. Fundraising events.
. Community events.
. Project launch events.
. Trustee or governance updates where appropriate.
FAQ
How often does Reedham publish news?
Reedham publishes updates when there is meaningful project news, appeal activity, event information, partnership news or impact to share.
Can I sign up for Reedham updates?
Yes. You can sign up to receive updates about Reedham’s projects, appeals, impact stories, events and ways to support the charity.
Can partners submit news?
Partners can contact Reedham with project updates, event information, fundraising news or impact stories. Reedham reviews and approves all updates before publication.
Are older news posts still accurate?
Some older posts may refer to past campaigns, completed projects or historic notices. Archive posts are reviewed and labelled clearly where information is no longer current.
Can I share an impact story?
Yes. You can contact Reedham if you would like to share a story. Stories involving children, young people or families are only published with appropriate consent and safeguarding review.
Who do I contact for media or press enquiries?
Please contact Reedham through the main email address or contact form and include “Media enquiry” in your message.
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