Trusts & Foundations

The aims of SSF are manifold: to enhance and extend the curriculum in English and Drama; to support participants’ social, personal and professional development; and to increase arts access amongst more disadvantaged young people, including those from mainstream and special schools with difficulties and disabilities.

The 2010 Festival involved 52 special schools and 21% of all students had disabilities or difficulties. 21% of participating schools had 30% or more of their pupils on free school meals. SSF is committed to the all-inclusive nature of the Festival; and is therefore committed to further increasing the number of students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are given the opportunity to explore Shakespeare, and to achieve in ways many would never have thought possible. Our evaluation, feedback and testimonials from participants show a need for the Shakespeare Schools Festival, click here for our 2010 evaluation.

The Festival relies on the support of trusts and foundations to ensure that SSF is able to continue its work, and to maintain its socially inclusive nature.

The 2011 Shakespeare Schools Festival would not be possible without the support of the following:

Barbour Trust

Eranda Foundation

Foyle Foundation

Telereal Trillium

The Linbury Trust

The Transformation Trust

Wates Family Charities

To find out more about the work of the Shakespeare Schools Festival please contact:

Bhavita Bhatt
020 7601 1805
bhavita.bhatt@ssf.uk.com