News & articles

• News
• 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.

• News
• 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.

• News
• 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.

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• News
• 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).

• News
• 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.

• News
• 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.

• Blog
• 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.

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• News
• 12 December 2019

Recognition for Foundation’s state school cricket initiative

Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (BACA) has been named amongst the Cricketer Magazine’s Top 100 Senior Schools for cricket in the country in its Schools Guide 2020, published this month.

• News
• 27 November 2019

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham opens 3rd Aldridge Creates Centre

The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, joined Sir Rod Aldridge, Chair of the Aldridge Foundation, and local business and community leaders at the launch of the Aldridge Foundation’s latest Creates Business Centre, at UTC@MediaCityUK in Salford today (November 27th).

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• News
• 18 November 2019

Sir Rod speaks at Academy Ambassadors Conference

On 11 November 2019, Sir Rod was delighted to attend the Academy AmbassadorsBoard Development Day at the QEll Centre, London.