The Garwood Foundation

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 lan

guage 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.

A wonderful day out in London for our Bramley Hill clients! 🌆✨From soaking up the sights of the city to enjoying a relax...
30/04/2026

A wonderful day out in London for our Bramley Hill clients! 🌆✨

From soaking up the sights of the city to enjoying a relaxing boat trip along the River Thames, it was a day full of smiles, fresh air, and great company. 🚤💙

Moments like these are what it’s all about—creating experiences, building connections, and making lasting memories together.

We’re already looking forward to the next adventure! 🌟

Every ability shines

Building skills and confidence in everything we do, our focus is on what those in our care can achieve. We are a progressive and inclusive charity enabling people living with disabilities to live the fullest lives they can with a school, day centre, and residential home in Croydon.

We Listen. We Care. We Celebrate.

Follow to see us shine with your support.

Watching the energy, determination, and pure heart of the London Marathon today has been nothing short of inspiring. Eve...
26/04/2026

Watching the energy, determination, and pure heart of the London Marathon today has been nothing short of inspiring. Every runner has a story — and so many are running not just for themselves, but for causes that truly matter. 🏃‍♀️💙

If you’ve ever thought about taking on a challenge, this is your sign. Whether it’s a marathon, a half marathon, a 10k, a swim, or something completely your own — you can turn that effort into something powerful by fundraising.

Fancy joining Team Garwood? You will be supporting a charity dedicated to empowering people with disabilities to live fulfilling and independent lives. Every step, every mile, every pound raised makes a real difference.

Swim Serpentine, 2 mile - https://garwoodfoundation.org.uk/swim-serpentine/
Vitality London 10k - https://garwoodfoundation.org.uk/vitality-london-10k/
Royal Parks Half Marathon - https://garwoodfoundation.org.uk/royal-parks-half/
London Marathon 2027 - https://garwoodfoundation.org.uk/london-marathon/

Let’s turn inspiration into action. Take on a challenge. Push your limits. Change lives.



Every ability shines

Building skills and confidence in everything we do, our focus is on what those in our care can achieve. We are a progressive and inclusive charity enabling people living with disabilities to live the fullest lives they can with a school, day centre, and residential home in Croydon.

We Listen. We Care. We Celebrate.

Follow to see us shine with your support.

Good luck to everyone taking part in the London Marathon today, especially Team Garwood! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Your dedication, dete...
26/04/2026

Good luck to everyone taking part in the London Marathon today, especially Team Garwood! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Your dedication, determination, and months of training are truly inspiring. A huge thank you as well for the incredible effort you’re putting into raising money for Garwood — your support makes a real difference and helps change lives.

Run strong, enjoy every moment, and soak up that amazing atmosphere. You’ve got this!




Every ability shines

Building skills and confidence in everything we do, our focus is on what those in our care can achieve. We are a progressive and inclusive charity enabling people living with disabilities to live the fullest lives they can with a school, day centre, and residential home in Croydon.

We Listen. We Care. We Celebrate.

Follow to see us shine with your support.

🏃‍♂️ Just 5 days to go until the London Marathon!Josh and Sam will be taking on the challenge in memory of their uncle A...
21/04/2026

🏃‍♂️ Just 5 days to go until the London Marathon!

Josh and Sam will be taking on the challenge in memory of their uncle Anthony, who sadly passed away just before Christmas. Anthony was a much-loved resident at Jean Garwood House, and this run is a tribute to his life and the impact he had on those around him ❤️

If you can, please show your support by donating to their fundraising page or sharing this post. Every contribution makes a difference and helps keep Anthony’s memory alive.

Josh's page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/josh-evely-2
Sam's page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/sam-evely-2

Let’s get behind them all the way to the finish line! 💪



Every ability shines

Building skills and confidence in everything we do, our focus is on what those in our care can achieve. We are a progressive and inclusive charity enabling people living with disabilities to live the fullest lives they can with a school, day centre, and residential home in Croydon.

We Listen. We Care. We Celebrate.

Follow to see us shine with your support.

A beautiful day filled with laughter and fresh air 🌞🌿Our Bramley Hill clients enjoyed a wonderful trip to Wandle Park. F...
20/04/2026

A beautiful day filled with laughter and fresh air 🌞🌿

Our Bramley Hill clients enjoyed a wonderful trip to Wandle Park. From relaxing in the sunshine to taking turns on the swing, nobody wanted to leave!

Moments like these remind us how important it is to get outdoors, embrace nature, and create meaningful experiences together 💚



Every ability shines

Building skills and confidence in everything we do, our focus is on what those in our care can achieve. We are a progressive and inclusive charity enabling people living with disabilities to live the fullest lives they can with a school, day centre, and residential home in Croydon.

We Listen. We Care. We Celebrate.

Follow to see us shine with your support.

Sunshine, smiles, and sport! ☀️🏅Our amazing clients at Bramley Hill made the most of the beautiful weather, getting acti...
16/04/2026

Sunshine, smiles, and sport! ☀️🏅

Our amazing clients at Bramley Hill made the most of the beautiful weather, getting active and enjoying a range of sports outdoors. From teamwork to laughter, it was a day full of energy, confidence, and pure joy.

It’s incredible to see everyone thriving, building skills, and having fun together in the sunshine. Here’s to many more days like this! 🌿💛

🏃‍♂️💙 Running for a reason 💙🏃‍♀️This year’s London Marathon isn’t just about the finish line — it’s about making a real ...
13/04/2026

🏃‍♂️💙 Running for a reason 💙🏃‍♀️

This year’s London Marathon isn’t just about the finish line — it’s about making a real difference.

Georgia is taking on 26.2 miles to raise vital funds for Garwood to ensure we can continue to support individuals and families every single day. From providing essential services to creating opportunities for independence, every pound raised helps change lives.

Georgia's brother Charlie attended Rutherford School, so she knows first hand how every penny helps.

"Rutherford School, played an instrumental role in the life of my late brother, Charlie Matthews.

Charlie attended Rutherford School for 16 years and the care, love and joy they gave him shaped some of the most treasured memories for our whole family. From the dedicated staff to the laughter-filled Sunshine Class, the school was a constant source of happiness in Charlie’s life. They provided not just learning, but a space where he could truly be himself, enjoying jazz music, food and sharing his infectious laugh with everyone around him."

💪 Every step = support
❤️ Every mile = impact

If you can, please show your support:
👉 Donate what you can: https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/georgia-matthews
👉 Share this post
👉 Cheer them on!

Let’s come together and make every mile count 🙌



Every ability shines

Building skills and confidence in everything we do, our focus is on what those in our care can achieve. We are a progressive and inclusive charity enabling people living with disabilities to live the fullest lives they can with a school, day centre, and residential home in Croydon.

We Listen. We Care. We Celebrate.

Follow to see us shine with your support.

🚨 URGENT: Volunteers Needed! 🚨We’re in immediate need of extra hands at our South Croydon charity shop on Saturdays from...
09/04/2026

🚨 URGENT: Volunteers Needed! 🚨

We’re in immediate need of extra hands at our South Croydon charity shop on Saturdays from 10am-4pm. Tasks include:

🧡 Helping sort donations
🧡 Assist customers
🧡 Support a great cause in your community

No experience needed—just a willingness to help!

Please message us directly or pop into the shop as soon as you can. Every minute counts and your support truly matters 🙏

Thank you so much!



Every ability shines

Building skills and confidence in everything we do, our focus is on what those in our care can achieve. We are a progressive and inclusive charity enabling people living with disabilities to live the fullest lives they can with a school, day centre, and residential home in Croydon.

We Listen. We Care. We Celebrate.

Follow to see us shine with your support.

It’s London Marathon month and we wanted to shine a spotlight on our amazing team of runners who will be taking on the 2...
07/04/2026

It’s London Marathon month and we wanted to shine a spotlight on our amazing team of runners who will be taking on the 26.2mile challenge.

Here is why Ranga is running the London Marathon:

“I'm running to raise vital funds for Garwood, a charity that is incredibly close to my heart. My son is a student at Rutherford School, which is part of the foundation. Garwood’s mission is to ensure that people with disabilities can live full, independent and happy lives.

Rutherford provides a truly life-changing, tailored curriculum for young adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities. For my son and his classmates it isn't just a school - it's a place where they receive the specialised therapies and expert support they need to express themselves and navigate the world.”

If you can, please consider donating—every contribution, big or small, makes a real difference 🙏

👉 Donate here: https://gofund.me/40ab23682

And if you’re not able to give, sharing this post would mean the world!

Let’s make every step count 💪✨


Every ability shines

Building skills and confidence in everything we do, our focus is on what those in our care can achieve. We are a progressive and inclusive charity enabling people living with disabilities to live the fullest lives they can with a school, day centre, and residential home in Croydon.

We Listen. We Care. We Celebrate.

Follow to see us shine with your support.

Wishing you a joyful and peaceful Easter 🐣🌸May your day be filled with love, hope, and new beginnings.Happy Easter to yo...
05/04/2026

Wishing you a joyful and peaceful Easter 🐣🌸
May your day be filled with love, hope, and new beginnings.

Happy Easter to you and your loved ones! 💛

Our amazing clients at Bramley Hill Day Centre had the opportunity to try something new and empowering — a fencing sessi...
31/03/2026

Our amazing clients at Bramley Hill Day Centre had the opportunity to try something new and empowering — a fencing session with The Change Foundation! 🗡️✨

It was incredible to see everyone getting involved, building confidence, learning new skills, and most importantly, having fun. From first-time attempts to some impressive moves, the energy in the room was inspiring! 💪😊

A huge thank you to the team at Change Foundation for creating such an inclusive and engaging experience. Opportunities like this make a real difference, helping our clients stay active, social, and confident.



Every ability shines

Building skills and confidence in everything we do, our focus is on what those in our care can achieve. We are a progressive and inclusive charity enabling people living with disabilities to live the fullest lives they can with a school, day centre, and residential home in Croydon.

We Listen. We Care. We Celebrate.

Follow to see us shine with your support.

As we reach the end of another fantastic term at Rutherford School; we’d like to say a huge well done to all our student...
27/03/2026

As we reach the end of another fantastic term at Rutherford School; we’d like to say a huge well done to all our students for their hard work, progress, and achievements 👏📚

Thank you to our dedicated staff and supportive families who make our school community so special.

Wishing everyone a restful and joyful Easter break 🐣🌷 We look forward to welcoming you back refreshed for the new term!



Every ability shines

Building skills and confidence in everything we do, our focus is on what those in our care can achieve. We are a progressive and inclusive charity enabling people living with disabilities to live the fullest lives they can with a school, day centre, and residential home in Croydon.

We Listen. We Care. We Celebrate.

Follow to see us shine with your support.

Address

1A Melville Avenue
Croydon
CR27HZ

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+442086887560

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