Media centre
This site provides access to the Foundation’s latest Impact Report and Press Release, highlighting the progress made over the past year and its ongoing commitment to the community.
IMPACT REPORT
See how Foundation funding has supported education and opportunity across Kettering, with key outcomes, figures, and stories from the past year.
PRESS RELEASE
Announcing its first Impact Report, the Foundation celebrates the approach of nearly 450 years of educational support in Kettering — a legacy that began with Queen Elizabeth I’s royal charter establishing the town’s original Grammar School in 1577, and which continues to this day through the Foundation’s work with local schools, individuals, and community groups, as well as the Govilon Activity Centre.
IMAGERY
Download approved photographs illustrating the Foundation’s work and impact across education and youth development.
Media enquiries
For media or partnership enquiries, please get in touch. We welcome questions, requests for interviews, or access to additional imagery and information about the Foundation’s work.
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ABOUT US
The Kettering Old Grammar School Foundation is a charitable trust that supports the education and development of young people in and around Kettering.
It continues the legacy of the original grammar school established by Queen Elizabeth I’s royal charter in 1577. Formally founded in 1911, the Foundation carries forward that historic commitment to improving educational opportunities for young people within its local community.
Through grants, bursaries, and partnerships, the Foundation helps schools, community groups, and individuals in and around Kettering access learning, enrichment, and personal development opportunities. From funding specialist equipment and inclusive school trips to operating the Govilon Activity Centre in South Wales, the Foundation ensures every young person in and around Kettering has the chance to discover their potential and achieve their goals.