About The Skinners' Company
The Skinners' Company is one of the "Great Twelve" Livery Companies of the City of London, originally developing from the medieval trade guild of furriers. Today, it is a major philanthropic and educational organization that maintains a network of eight schools (including The Skinners' School, Tonbridge School, and The Marsh Academy) and almshouses. The Company acts as the trustee and governor for these institutions, supporting them through its various charitable foundations.
Associated Schools(2)
The New Beacon is an independent preparatory school for boys aged 4-13, with a co-educational nursery, situated in Sevenoaks, Kent. The school occupies 22 acres of grounds, featuring woodlands and extensive sports facilities. It has been on its current site since 1900, having been founded in 1863. The New Beacon claims its ethos focuses on respect, individuality, and aspiration, aiming to combine academic achievement with personalized pastoral care. The school merged with Tonbridge School in 2021.
Tonbridge School is an independent boarding and day school for boys aged 13-18, founded in 1553 by Sir Andrew Judde. Situated on an extensive 150-acre site in Tonbridge, Kent, the school is located approximately 40 minutes from London. The school claims to focus on developing "fine minds and good hearts" by fostering connections between ideas, interests, and people, embodied by its ethos "Only Connect." Its campus integrates historical architecture with modern facilities, supporting a wide range of academic and co-curricular activities. A strong house system is central to its pastoral care.