Welcome
Welcome to The Rutlish Foundation, a historic charity founded following the death in the 17th century of William Rutlish, a proud resident of Merton Park and Royal Embroiderer to King Charles II.
We exist to help Rutlish School, Wimbledon, pursue its goal of educational excellence, supporting the school and pupils of Rutlish and the Ancient Parish of Merton in the form of study grants for secondary and higher education.
Here, you can find out more about our origins, aims and how you can apply for one of our discretionary awards.
Our relationship with
Rutlish School
The Rutlish Foundation holds freehold or leasehold title to all properties housing Rutlish School, and is the reason why the school is Voluntary Controlled.
Trustees include representatives from the staff, governing body and Parent Teacher Association.
The Foundation provides funds to Rutlish School for activities and projects in areas where the local authority is not responsible for funding, as well as providing grants to individual students where appropriate.
We were delighted to receive the news in June 2017 that Rutlish School had been awarded the grade of ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.