We’re delighted to welcome four new Governors to our Board! Their diverse expertise will enhance educational opportunities for young people in the City of London and the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. 👉  https://t.co/fXssDUEJQC

We believe in a better future for young people and the planet. That's why we've joined @Ecologi_hq. So far, we've: 🌱 Funded 210 trees to be planted 💨 Prevented 33.32 tonnes of CO₂e We know this is just a first step, but tackling climate change means starting somewhere.

📢 You can now apply for funding using our new online application form! We fund organisations that create educational opportunities for young people in Tower Hamlets and the City of London. 👉 https://t.co/EbhEjM7qKb

🎉 Excitement was high at Sir William Burrough Primary School as they opened their new library! This marks a key milestone in our support of the Libraries for Primaries campaign by @Literacy_Trust. 🔗 Read more: https://t.co/nCAA8GeJd7 📷 Photographs by Steve Bainbridge

Fresh from the printers - the books from the second part of the Our Global History project - produced with the wonderful support of @AAF1895

We're delighted to have awarded @MigrationMuseum £500,000 to help establish the UK's first permanent museum dedicated to migration. As an inaugural funder, we're especially proud to be putting our name to the Portal Trust Education Room. https://t.co/urZTHZyZKY

It's Easter Bonnet parade day today. Take a look at a selection of our wonderful children's creations...

We loved our visit from @CityPoliceCops today to explore the vehicles, meet the dogs and explore what the forensic team get up to.

Exciting news! Sir William Burrough Primary School has been selected for a new library as part of the @Literacy_Trust's Libraries for Primaries campaign. 📚 We recently visited the school and can’t wait to see the transformation later this year! #LibrariesForPrimaries

FREE CONCERT! 🥁🎺SAT 5th APRIL 7-9PM St Paul’s Shadwell, E1W Concert Band/Jazz/Drumline/Early Music/Premier Band/Big Band Refreshments – all welcome @AAF1895 @CoopersCompany @VickyParkFriend @RomanRoadLDN @ELAdvertiser @MakingMusic_UK @ace_national @Portal_Trust @jazzfm

Did you know 1 in 5 children face mental health challenges? We’re dedicated to supporting projects that improve young people’s well-being and engagement in school. This #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek, we highly recommend checking out @Place2Be's resources. https://t.co/UKg7dQGezO

🔎 What can London teach the rest of the world? This was the thought-provoking question posed by Colleen Harris MVO DL at our latest Education Lecture at @BayesBSchool. You can now read the full lecture below - we promise it's worth a look! https://t.co/fByxFHViNy

As we reflect on this year, we'd like to thank our grantees and Governors for the impact they've had on education! We’ll be closing our office from 24th December to 2nd January to enjoy the holiday season and prepare for an exciting 2025. Happy holidays from all of us 😄

Reading for pleasure boosts literacy skills, wellbeing, and confidence. Yet, 1 in 7 state primary schools in the UK doesn’t have a library 📚 We’re thrilled to be part of the Libraires for Primaries campaign to help create a future generation of readers! https://t.co/88H85Jx1tA

Inequalities still exist in our education system for young people from lower-income backgrounds 🚨 Sarah Atkinson (@SarahHatstand), Chief Executive of @SocialMobilityF, recently shared her insights about the hidden barriers to educational success. 👉 https://t.co/kTi0prbvew

We’re excited to join The Portal Trust in celebrating Amy’s one-year anniversary! 🎉 As our shared Communications Officer, she’s done amazing work to promote the cause of education in Tower Hamlets. We’re so grateful for everything she’s contributed over the past year.

The lanterns are ready, the Christmas lights are on and the choir are singing. #aldgateinwinter @AldgateConnect

2 weeks until our 50th Anniversary! This celebration concert rounds off our hugely busy 50th anniversary year. Join us on 14th December 17:30 at @GenesisCinema tickets available here: https://t.co/uouzEp841J @AAF1895 @bbcarts @ClassicFM @ELAdvertiser @MakingMusic_UK @Portal_Trust

Next up we have a great FREE Music from the Movies Concert! 7pm-9pm at St Paul's Shadwell E1W, on this Saturday, 9th Nov. With classic themes, Disney, sci-fi and many more-you're not going to want to miss this! 🎶🎷🎺 ❤️🎟️🎬 @ClassicFM @Portal_Trust @AAF1895 @BBCLondonNews

🚨 New Research: Education, Inequality, and Skills in London! This research helps us understand how education connects to wider inequalities in London. Read the full report below 👇 https://t.co/dNgbuJ9dEO

It’s been fantastic having Michael on our Grants Team 🙌 As we share staff with the Portal Trust, Michael has been a huge asset to the Foundation and has made a real impact over the past six months. Well done, Michael! It’s amazing to see the difference you’re making.