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
Empowering young people in Croydon to build brighter futures
Reedham Children’s Trust supports vulnerable and disadvantaged children, young people and families through practical help, trusted partnerships and projects that improve confidence, wellbeing, education and opportunity.
What Reedham does today
We support vulnerable children, young people and families in Croydon through targeted projects, practical help and trusted local partnerships.
We work with schools, voluntary organisations, grassroots partners and youth providers to make sure support reaches children, young people and families where it can make the greatest difference.
What this means in practice
• Confidence
• Wellbeing
• School engagement
• Practical stability
• Access to safe spaces
• Family support
• Youth opportunity
• Community connection
Croydon’s oldest dedicated children’s charity, established in 1844.
Supporting vulnerable children and young people for over 180 years.
Current partnerships support over 4,000 local young people per year.
Working with schools, voluntary organisations and grassroots partners across Croydon.
Who we help
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
“There is no doubt we are living in difficult and uncertain times, but we don’t have to face them alone. By working together, we can make a real difference and
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
Families in hardship
Practical support for families affected by poverty, housing insecurity, domestic abuse, food insecurity or sudden crisis.
Young people at risk of exclusion
Bespoke support for young people who are at risk of exclusion, expulsion, social isolation or disengagement from school.
Youth Hubs
Safe spaces, mentoring, activities, food, skills development and trusted adult support for children and young people.
Young Refugees and Family Support
Practical help for families in emergency and dispersal accommodation, including school access, essentials and links to local services.
Youth Homelessness
Housing advice, family support, mentoring and employability support for young people aged 17 to 25 at risk of homelessness.
Youth Innovation Fund
Investing in innovative projects that test new ways of supporting vulnerable children and young people across Croydon.
Mental Health Support
Supporting children and young people to access wellbeing and mental health support through trusted local partnerships.
Seasonal Campaigns
Appeals responding to urgent or seasonal needs, including school uniforms, food vouchers and hardship support.
Help a vulnerable child in Croydon build a more positive future
Your support can help Reedham Children’s Trust fund practical help, trusted projects and long-term support for children and young people who need it most.
Explore our work
Youth Innovation and Community Hubs
Reedham invests in partnership-led projects and youth hub programmes that test new ways of supporting vulnerable young people across Croydon, providing safe spaces, mentoring, skills development, food, activities and trusted adult support.
School engagement and safe spaces
Through local partnerships, Reedham supports young people who may be at risk of exclusion, expulsion, social isolation or disengagement from school.
Young refugees and family support
Reedham supports families in emergency and dispersal accommodation through partnership-led practical help, school access support and links to local services.
Youth homelessness prevention
Reedham supports partnership-led work helping young people at risk of homelessness access advice, mentoring, family support and routes towards stability.
Impact stories Read examples of how
Reedham-supported work helps children, young people and families build confidence, stability and opportunity.
Support Reedham
Your support can help fund practical help, trusted projects and long-term support for vulnerable children and young people in Croydon.
Youth Innovation and Community Hubs
Reedham invests in partnership-led projects and youth hub programmes that test new ways of supporting vulnerable young people across Croydon, providing safe spaces, mentoring, skills development, food, activities and trusted adult support.
School engagement and safe spaces
Through local partnerships, Reedham supports young people who may be at risk of exclusion, expulsion, social isolation or disengagement from school.
Young refugees and family support
Reedham supports families in emergency and dispersal accommodation through partnership-led practical help, school access support and links to local services.
Youth homelessness prevention
Reedham supports partnership-led work helping young people at risk of homelessness access advice, mentoring, family support and routes towards stability.
Impact stories Read examples of how
Reedham-supported work helps children, young people and families build confidence, stability and opportunity.
Support Reedham
Your support can help fund practical help, trusted projects and long-term support for vulnerable children and young people in Croydon.
HOW REEDHAM WORKS
We listen
to local need. Reedham works closely with schools, youth organisations, voluntary groups and community partners to understand where young people and families need support most.
We build
trusted partnerships. We collaborate with organisations already working in Croydon, helping them reach more children and young people through practical, focused projects.
We support
targeted projects. Funding and support are directed into projects that address real barriers, including school exclusion, isolation, poverty, mental health, homelessness and lack of opportunity.
We help
young people build confidence and skills. Projects are designed to help young people feel safer, more supported and more able to take positive steps in education, community life and their future.
We share
impact and keep improving. Reedham works with partners to learn what is working, strengthen support and continue adapting to the needs of children and young people in Croydon.
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Partnership-led
Locally focused
Practical and Responsive
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Youth-centred
Built around trust
Focused on long-term impact
AREAS WE COVER
We work in Croydon, supporting vulnerable children, young people and families through local partnerships, schools, youth providers and community organisations.
Key Location Focus
· Croydon
· Purley
· New Addington
· Croydon North West
· Croydon South East
· Wider Croydon borough communities served through partner organisations
If you are not sure whether Reedham can help with your enquiry, please contact the team.
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FAQ
What does Reedham Children’s Trust do?
Reedham supports vulnerable and disadvantaged children, young people and families in Croydon through targeted projects, practical help and partnerships with local organisations.
Who does Reedham support?
Reedham focuses on vulnerable children and young people in Croydon, including those affected by poverty, exclusion, isolation, homelessness, family hardship, refugee status or barriers to education.
Can I donate to a specific appeal?
Yes. Reedham has run specific appeals and campaigns, including Support a Reedham Child, Croydon Children’s Champions, school uniform support and corporate fundraising partnerships.
How can a business support Reedham?
Businesses can support Reedham through corporate partnerships, fundraising, staff engagement, volunteering, sponsorship and matched funding opportunities where available.
How do I contact Reedham?
You can contact Reedham by phone, email or through the website enquiry form.