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The Garwood Foundation Enabling people living with disabilities to live the fullest lives they can through education, residential services & day centre activities in Croydon

A charity in Croydon dedicated working with disabled people for disabled people. RUTHERFORD SCHOOL is an Independent Special School for up to 25 children aged 3 – 19 years with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), severe sensory impairment and complex medical needs. The curriculum delivers bespoke education integrated with physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, rebound therapy, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, music therapy and nursing care. The School has recently completed a new immersive learning space and separate sensory room both of which have been designed specifically to empower the pupils to effectively control their environment. JEAN GARWOOD HOUSE is a registered residential home for adults with a range of disabilities which prides itself on its sense of community. To meet their needs, the residents at the home are encouraged to lead as independent and sociable lives as possible with the support of the care team. BRAMLEY HILL CENTRE is a day centre for up to 60 adults aged 18 – 70+ with various disabilities such as cerebral palsy, degenerative and acquired disabilities. It provides a safe, friendly and supportive environment in which to enjoy social, educational and therapeutic activities and work opportunities.

πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸŽ‰ A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO ELLA! πŸŽ‰πŸƒβ€β™€οΈA massive well done to Ella, Teaching Assistant at Rutherford School, who com...
12/10/2026

πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸŽ‰ A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO ELLA! πŸŽ‰πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

A massive well done to Ella, Teaching Assistant at Rutherford School, who completed The Royal Parks Half Marathon in an amazing 2 hours and 23 minutes! πŸ‘

Not only did Ella smash the 13.1-mile challenge, but she has also raised over Β£500 for a fantastic cause! πŸ’š

We’re incredibly proud of Ella for her dedication, determination and fundraising efforts. Thank you for going the extra mile and making such a difference! πŸ’šπŸ™Œ

πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ Good luck, Ella! πŸ’šπŸ§‘Everyone at Garwood would like to wish Ella, a Teaching Assistant at Rutherford School, the very...
11/10/2026

πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ Good luck, Ella! πŸ’šπŸ§‘

Everyone at Garwood would like to wish Ella, a Teaching Assistant at Rutherford School, the very best of luck as she takes on The Royal Parks Half Marathon today! πŸŽ‰

Ella is running to raise vital funds for Garwood, helping us continue to support people living with disabilities to live fulfilled lives and ensuring every ability shines. ✨

πŸ’š Can you support Ella? Every donation, no matter how big or small, will make a real difference. Please visit her fundraising page to donate and help her reach her target!

Thank you, Ella, for taking on this amazing challenge for Garwood. We’ll be cheering you on all the way! πŸ™Œ

πŸ”— Donate to Ella’s fundraising page – https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ellahaigh-6a3be3dc6c416e52c19e5f89

πŸ’š Make a difference every month πŸ’šA small monthly donation can make a big difference to the lives of people living with d...
07/10/2026

πŸ’š Make a difference every month πŸ’š

A small monthly donation can make a big difference to the lives of people living with disabilities across our community.

By setting up a regular donation to Garwood, you’ll help us continue creating safe, supportive spaces where everyone can explore what they can do, live fulfilled lives and know that every ability shines. ✨

Whether it’s Β£5, Β£10 or whatever you can afford, your regular support gives Garwood the stability to plan for the future and make a lasting difference.

πŸ‘‰ Set up your monthly donation today and become a Garwood regular giver - https://app.donorfy.com/form/ZDHLOMAJJ1/R17AI

Thank you for helping us support our community, every month. πŸ’šπŸ§‘

⛳️ A lovely day for golf! πŸŒοΈβ€β™€οΈπŸŒοΈβ€β™‚οΈOur Bramley Hill clients had a fantastic time enjoying a golf day at Change Foundati...
01/10/2026

⛳️ A lovely day for golf! πŸŒοΈβ€β™€οΈπŸŒοΈβ€β™‚οΈ

Our Bramley Hill clients had a fantastic time enjoying a golf day at Change Foundation!

It was a brilliant opportunity to get active, try something new and enjoy plenty of fun and laughter along the way. A huge thank you to everyone at Change Foundation for welcoming us and helping to make it such an enjoyable day! πŸ’šπŸ§‘

πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ Good luck, Aimee, Harriet & Maria! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ’šToday’s the day! Wishing our amazing Garwood supporters Aimee, Harriet and ...
27/09/2026

πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ Good luck, Aimee, Harriet & Maria! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ’š

Today’s the day! Wishing our amazing Garwood supporters Aimee, Harriet and Maria the very best of luck as they take on the Vitality London 10K today! πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

They’re running through the streets of London to raise vital funds for Garwood Foundation, helping support children and adults with disabilities. πŸ’š

We’re so proud of you all β€” enjoy every step and soak up the atmosphere. GO GIRLS! πŸŽ‰πŸ‘

πŸ“’ We’re recruiting!Garwood is looking for an enthusiastic and organised Admin & Finance Assistant to join our team.If yo...
23/09/2026

πŸ“’ We’re recruiting!

Garwood is looking for an enthusiastic and organised Admin & Finance Assistant to join our team.

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can make a difference while supporting the work of a local disability charity, we’d love to hear from you.

πŸ“ Applications are now open – apply today!

Find out more about the role and how to apply:
https://garwoodfoundation.org.uk/jobs-careers/

πŸŠβ€β™€οΈπŸŠβ€β™‚οΈ What an achievement! πŸŽ‰A huge CONGRATULATIONS to Sarah and Martin for completing the 2-mile Swim Serpentine toda...
19/09/2026

πŸŠβ€β™€οΈπŸŠβ€β™‚οΈ What an achievement! πŸŽ‰

A huge CONGRATULATIONS to Sarah and Martin for completing the 2-mile Swim Serpentine today! πŸ’ͺ🌊

Not only did they take on an incredible challenge, but together they have raised nearly Β£2,000 for Garwood! πŸ’š

That’s an incredible amount of money that will help make a real difference to the lives of the people we support.

Sarah and Martin β€” you should be incredibly proud of yourselves. Thank you for taking on the challenge, pushing through those 2 miles and, most importantly, supporting Garwood every stroke of the way! πŸ‘πŸ’š

What a swim. What a fundraising total. What a team! πŸŠβ€β™€οΈπŸŠβ€β™‚οΈπŸ’š

πŸŠβ€β™€οΈπŸŠβ€β™‚οΈ Good luck, Martin & Sarah! πŸ’šπŸ§‘πŸ’™We’re wishing Martin and Sarah the very best of luck as they take on Swim Serpent...
19/09/2026

πŸŠβ€β™€οΈπŸŠβ€β™‚οΈ Good luck, Martin & Sarah! πŸ’šπŸ§‘πŸ’™

We’re wishing Martin and Sarah the very best of luck as they take on Swim Serpentine! 🌊

They’ll be swimming an incredible 2 miles around the Serpentine in Hyde Park, London, to raise vital funds for Garwood Foundation. The money raised with help us to continue supporting disabled people across Croydon and beyond.

It’s a fantastic challenge, and we’re so grateful for their dedication and support! πŸ‘

If you can, please show Martin and Sarah some love and support their fundraising by clicking on the links below. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a difference. πŸ’š

Sarah's page: https://2026swimserpentine.enthuse.com/pf/sarah-kong
Martin's page: https://2026swimserpentine.enthuse.com/pf/martin-saunders

Good luck, Martin & Sarah – you’ve got this! πŸŠβ€β™‚οΈπŸŠβ€β™€οΈπŸ’ͺ

πŸ’š Join Team Garwood – Volunteer in Our Charity Shops! πŸ›οΈAre you looking to give back to your local community, meet new p...
15/09/2026

πŸ’š Join Team Garwood – Volunteer in Our Charity Shops! πŸ›οΈ

Are you looking to give back to your local community, meet new people and make a real difference? We’re looking for friendly, enthusiastic volunteers to join our Garwood charity shop teams in South Croydon and Addiscombe.

Whether you can spare a few hours a week or would like to get more involved, your time and support can help raise vital funds for Garwood and our services for people living with disabilities.

✨ Volunteer with us and help every ability shine!

πŸ“© Interested? Get in touch with us to find out more and become part of Team Garwood.

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1A Melville Avenue
Croydon
CR27HZ

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Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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