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Newton rises to the occasion to receive the Order of Mercy

Frank Newton, the chairman of South Croydon-based charity The Garwood Foundation, has been conferred with the Order of Mercy in recognition of his service that stretches back over more than 40 years. At a ceremony held at Mansion House in … Continue reading

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South Koreans visit South Croydon on an education mission

A special school in South Croydon had a visit from a delegation from South Korea’s Ministry of Education, the Korea National University of Education and city education officers last week to find out more about its inclusive and progressive provision. … Continue reading

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Special school’s pupils are helped by very special nursing staff

At a special school in South Croydon, the work of its dedicated nursing staff is much-valued on International Nursing Day Nurses at the Rutherford special school in South Croydon have been praised for being the “heartbeat of holistic care” for … Continue reading

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Croydon charity has it in the bag with Knightbridge donations

The Garwood Foundation, the South Croydon charity which runs a special school, day centres and residential care, has just bagged an extra £800 towards its latest fund-raising appeal, thanks to a Knightsbridge influencer who staged a “secret” charity shop designer … Continue reading

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Inside Croydon’s generous readers amble to help Garwood

Inside Croydon’s autumn amble from Whyteleafe to Coulsdon Common, via Kenley airfield, raised £80 in donations for local charity Garwood Foundation. Nearly 20 loyal readers and hardy ramblers applied to take part in the walk, led by Ken Towl and … Continue reading

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Special school Christmas fair is ready for motorbikes’ Toy Run

The Rutherford School Christmas Fair next month is getting all revved up for a very special attraction, with Santas arriving for the festive celebration on motorbikes. Phoenix Motorcycle Training is staging its Toy Run in support of the special school … Continue reading

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Rutherford School Christmas Fair, South Croydon, Dec 14

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Something for the weekend – our latest news panel podcast

Here’s our latest Croydon Insider news podcast, a politician-free zone where a panel of Croydon figures delve into the news that really matters to you. Our guests for our November episode are David Morgan, Croydon Minster archivist and author of … Continue reading

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Help the Garwood Foundation with its Space To Thrive appeal

Inside Croydon is proud to have nominated the Garwood Foundation for its 2024 charity appeal, encouraging our readers to donate, support and engage with the South Croydon-based charity’s vitally important work at a crucial time in its history. Founded in … Continue reading

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From listed buildings to hurricane relief, riots to the Olympics

Our latest news podcast certainly covers some ground – though maybe not as much as our youngest ever contributor, eight-year-old Naomi Townsend, who this weekend is running to raise money for the victims of the Jamaican hurricane. The Croydon Insider … Continue reading

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Charity Quiz Night, St Peter’s, South Croydon, Oct 14

 

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Do the decent thing: podcast’s latest call for Perry to quit

Jason Perry would resign from his £84,000 per year job as Croydon’s executive Mayor if he had any dignity. That’s the view of Andrew Fisher, one of the guests on the latest bumper edition of The Croydon Insider, this website’s … Continue reading

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Charity ‘devastated’ after special mini-bus stolen and gutted

A Croydon charity has been “devastated” after it had one of its specially-adapted mini-buses stolen and left, burnt out and gutted. The Garwood Foundation, which operates a special school and activities centre in South Croydon, exists to promote the care, … Continue reading

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Voluntary sector’s bleak future as Mayor axes all funding

Croydon Voluntary Action, the council-funded umbrella organisation that coordinates the activities of much of the “third sector” in the borough, says it wants to “re-set” its relationship with the Town Hall as Mayor Jason Perry prepares to axe all funding … Continue reading

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Shop at the Co-op and you can help local disabilities charity

A South Croydon-based charity has been selected to be part of a fund-raising scheme, and is appealing to shoppers to buy more from their local Co-op branch to help raise more money for their essential work. The Garwood Foundation, based … Continue reading

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Selsdon Guild raises hundreds of pounds for Garwood charity

A women’s meeting group in Selsdon has raised nearly £1,000 in donations for local charities over the summer. Selsdon Afternoon Townswomen’s Guild presented a cheque for £500 to Lee Bennett, the director of services for the Garwood Foundation, as a … Continue reading

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South Croydon special school bowled over by Taverners’ bus

If you see a shiny new, green mini-bus being driven around South Croydon and beyond in the coming few weeks, it is because a local special school has been bowled over with the kind generosity of the Lord’s and Lady … Continue reading

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