Arundel and Brighton Diocesan Trust
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The Arundel and Brighton Diocesan Trust is the charitable organisation responsible for the administration and financial management of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Arundel and Brighton. Established to support the Bishop in the mission of the Church, the Trust oversees the diocese's assets, including 74 parishes and 73 schools across Sussex and Surrey. It facilitates pastoral care, education, and various charitable activities within the community.
Associated Schools(4)
Situated in the village of Mayfield, East Sussex, Mayfield School is an independent Catholic boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18. Occupying the historic Old Palace of the Archbishops of Canterbury, the school features 14th-century buildings and a medieval chapel. It claims to follow a "Cornelian" ethos, focusing on intellectual curiosity, integrity, and compassion. Set within rural grounds, the school offers over 80 co-curricular activities and supports a diverse community of more than 20 nationalities. The school aims to nurture the whole person, balancing academic standards with spiritual and emotional resilience.
Situated in Wadhurst, East Sussex, Sacred Heart School is an independent Catholic school for children in Key Stages 1 and 2. A member of the Independent Schools Association and the Catholic Independent Schools’ Conference, the school claims to focus on the quality of relationships and teaching within its community. Its grounds host various activities, including a range of clubs and an after-school provision known as Busy Bees. The school also provides Parent and Toddler mornings, fostering early connections with the local community in its rural village setting.
St Teresa's Effingham is an independent Roman Catholic day and boarding school for girls, established in 1928, situated in Effingham, Surrey. The school occupies 48 acres of grounds within the Surrey Hills AONB. It caters to pupils aged 4-18 and claims to offer an inclusive environment rooted in Catholic traditions, welcoming students from diverse backgrounds and faiths. The school's ethos emphasizes individual care, a 'can-do' attitude, and the development of students spiritually, emotionally, and academically.
Woldingham School is an independent Roman Catholic boarding and day school for girls aged 11-18, situated on the 700-acre Marden Park estate in the Surrey countryside. The school claims to welcome students of all faiths and operates with an ethos rooted in the Sacred Heart goals of faith, intellect, social awareness, community, and personal growth. Its facilities include a historic mansion, various academic buildings, and extensive sports amenities.