Education is the Foundation
Patron: HM King Charles III
Patron: HM King Charles III
The Royal Merchant Navy Education Foundation has a rich and detailed history spanning back across almost two centuries, during which it has undergone many changes, including being in different locations and having different names. However, the aims and beliefs of the charity have remained unchanged over the years – to support needy children and young adults as they embark upon an educational journey that will ultimately help them to enter the workplace.
| Dates | Names | Locations |
|---|---|---|
| 1827 | ‘The Merchants’ Seamen’s Orphan Asylum’ administered by The Port of London Society & Bethel Union (1827-1833) |
4 Clark’s Terrace, London |
| 1829 | ‘The Merchants’ Seamen’s Orphan Asylum’ administered by The Port of London Society & Bethel Union (1827-1833) |
11 St George’s Place, London |
| 1830 | ‘The Merchant’s Seamen’s Orphan Asylum’ | 3 Clark’s Terrace, London |
| 1834-1902 | ‘The Merchant’s Seamen’s Orphan Asylum’ | New Grove, Bow Road, London |
| 1862-1902 | ‘The Merchant Seamen’s Orphanage’ | Snaresbrook |
| 1902-1921 | ‘The Royal Merchant Seamen’s Orphanage’ | Snaresbrook |
| 1921-1935 | ‘The Royal Merchant Seamen’s Orphanage’ | Bearwood Estate, Wokingham |
| 1935-1977 | ‘The Royal Merchant Navy School’ | Bearwood Estate, Wokingham |
| 1977-1980 | ‘Bearwood College’ | Bearwood Estate, Wokingham |
| 1980-2013 | ‘The Royal Merchant Navy School Foundation’ | Bearwood Estate, Wokingham |
| 2013 | ‘The Royal Merchant Navy Education Foundation’ | Bearwood Estate, Wokingham |
| 2014 | ‘The Royal Merchant Navy Education Foundation’ | Hungerford, Berkshire |
For a more extensive history about The Royal Merchant Navy Education Foundation, please click here to find out more.
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