News & articles

• 2 July 2020

Aldridge Foundation launches World of Work Week

With work experience, internships and one-on-one career guidance impacted by the pandemic, we’re making sure that students still have access to essential insights into the world of work.

• 29 June 2020

Sussex Cricket announces partnership with Academy and The Foundation

Sussex Cricket has today announced a new three-year partnership agreement between the county club, Brighton Aldridge Community Academy and the Foundation.

• 7 May 2020

Mike Atherton praises the Foundation’s investment in state school sport

Writing in the Times newspaper today former England captain Mike Atherton describes the Foundation’s partnership with Sussex Cricket in developing the Aldridge Cricket Academy as “a beacon for the sport in the state sector”.

• 16 April 2020

Foundation supports community aid initiative in the lock-down

Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (BACA) opened in 2010 serving an area of east Brighton that hasn’t historically benefited from the investment and resources other parts of the city attract.

• 5 March 2020

Aldridge Creates provides opportunity for young business to grow

Lancashire business Grow Your Mindset is fast growing into a reputable consultancy, training and development company, incorporating the world of mindsets at their core.

• 19 February 2020

Aldridge Junior Signature Art Prize – winners announced

In October 2019 the Aldridge Foundation, in partnership with Artellite, launched the Aldridge Junior Signature Art Prize.

• Discovering creative arts pathways 

• 18 February 2020

GEW Competition winners visit Sustainable Business Hub

Every year, students from across the Aldridge Academies take part in the global movement, Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW).

• Exploring enterprise & entrepreneurship

• 22 January 2020

The Aldridge Junior Signature Art Prize – finalists announced

Following the announcement of The Aldridge Junior Signature Art Prize, in partnership with Artellite, we received 39 outstanding entries from Key stage 4 and Key stage 5 students from across the family of Aldridge schools.

• Discovering creative arts pathways 

• 16 December 2019

Global Entrepreneurship Week inspires student businesses

Every year students from across the Aldridge Academies take part in the global movement, Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), which this year ran from 18th – 24th November.

• Exploring enterprise & entrepreneurship

• 13 December 2019

Guest blog post: Sofia reflects on BES expedition

Sofia shares her experience and adventures on her trip to Iceland with the British Exploring Society.

• Building confidence through outdoor experiences and coaching