Seckford Trust
The Seckford Trust (or Seckford Foundation) is a charitable trust founded in the 16th century by Thomas Seckford[1] that remains active to this day.[2] The trust is based in and operates in the area of Woodbridge, Suffolk.[2]
The trust operates the Woodbridge School,[3] a co-educational boarding school founded in 1577 with 725 students of ages four through eighteen.
It also operates Seckford Almshouses,[4] the Deben Family Centre,[5] and other facilities, and gives grants to needy individuals and deserving organizations.[6]
In 2006, it opened a theatre within the grounds of Woodbridge school, called the Seckford Theatre.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ J. H. Baker, 'Seckford, Thomas (1515/16–1587)’, Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Oxford University Press, 2004 accessed 29 April 2007
- ^ a b Revell, Phil (23 April 2002). "Education: Poor little rich schools: Is it right for elite schools to use charitable status to win public money?". The Guardian. UK. p. 2.
- ^ Masey, Anthea (1 October 2003). "Eastern promise ; The beauty of East Anglia inspired Constable and charms Londoners. High-speed links now allow more people to live the rural idyll and benefit from top schools and country life an hour from London, says Anthea Masey". Evening Standard. p. 12.
- ^ B.J. Harrison (2002). "About Woodbridge, Suffolk UK". The Rotary Club of Woodbridge Suffolk UK. Archived from the original on 8 February 2007. Retrieved 15 April 2007.
- ^ "Deben Family Centre". The Seckford Foundation. Archived from the original on 28 September 2007. Retrieved 15 April 2007.
- ^ "Darn o'R Gofrestr Ganolog Elusennau a gynhelir gan y Comisiwn Elusennau ar gyfer Cymru a Lloegr". The Charity Commission. 2005. Retrieved 15 April 2007.
- ^ "Drama at WS". The Old Woodbridgians Website. Archived from the original on 14 April 2007. Retrieved 15 April 2007.