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  1. Who we are
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Our history

Reedham began as one of the first orphanages for fatherless children and have been helping children for more than 170 years. 

Celebrating 175 Years - 1844-2019

Celebrating 175 Years - 1844-2019

Follow our Timeline from 1844 to 2019 in photographs and facts ..... Read more

Published: 30th April, 2019

Updated: 20th May, 2019

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Heritage

Heritage

There are many charities and institutions still thriving today, founded by Andrew Reed, and Reedham Children’s Trust is one. Read more

Published: 3rd March, 2018

Updated: 13th June, 2019

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Andrew Reed's vision

Andrew Reed's vision

Rev Dr Andrew Reed was one of the great Victorian philanthropists. Read more

Published: 2nd March, 2018

Updated: 19th May, 2020

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Join alumni

ROSA helps old scholars, friends and other interested parties to keep in touch with one another and to keep abreast of Reedham news and events. Read more

Published: 16th August, 2017

Updated: 15th October, 2020

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This is Your Life

This is Your Life

“This Is Your Life" was broadcast by the BBC on Monday 13 November 1961. Read more

Published: 24th January, 2017

Updated: 9th May, 2018

Author: Alison Clayton

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    What we do

    We believe every child deserves the chance to thrive and to look forward to a healthy, happy, and fulfilling adult life. When young people are offered the right support, family problems and disadvantage need not continue through the generations.

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    Overview

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    How we help [delete]

    175 years ago, Reedham Childen's Trust was founded as The Asylum (orphanage) for Fatherless Children by the visionary Rev Dr Andrew Reed, one the great Victorian philanthropists and social reformers.

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    Who we are

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    Suitability for boarding

    Reedham Children's Trust has established partnerships with a number of state and independent boarding schools.

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    Join alumni

    ROSA helps old scholars, friends and other interested parties to keep in touch with one another and to keep abreast of Reedham news and events.

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    Our patron

    Reedham Children's Trust is one of Her Majesty the Queen’s longest serving Patronages

  • Where your money goes

    Where your money goes

    Most of the families we work with are struggling to care for their children due to disability or long term mental or physical ill health; every penny raised goes directly towards transforming the lives of vulnerable children.

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Published: 16th August, 2017

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Published: 29th May, 2018

Updated: 31st October, 2018

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Published: 17th April, 2019

Updated: 4th November, 2020

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Published: 13th November, 2019

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