The History of the Trust:

The Reverend Prebendary Frederick Hall, Rector of Friern Barnet, founded Friern Barnet Grammar School in 1884, carrying on a tradition which had seen his predecessor establish several schools in the Parish of Friern Barnet (amongst them St. James’ School, now a private nursery school). In so doing he was continuing what the Church of England has done over the last two hundred years with such success - bringing basic education to a society in which there was, until recently, no uniform educational provision. His aim was simple and straightforward - the promotion of Christian education within the parish.

At the same time the Reverend Hall established a trust fund for the governance of the School, and which continues to fulfil his vision by supporting educational projects within the Parish.

Since the recent sale of property by the Trustees the resulting yearly income enables the Trust to become an active supporter of a much wider range of local education projects – inside and outside the Parish of Friern Barnet.

The Trust’s Projects

The Trustees have funds available for educational projects which are in the traditions laid down by the Reverend Hall, and are especially keen to assist the participation of children in group activities where their parents are unable to meet the full costs involved.

Typical projects involve the disbursement of sums from around £100 up to £2,000 (and more in exceptional cases). Recent projects include:

- a contribution towards pupils in year 6 and other years for school journeys at Holly Park ,St. John's and several other local schools;

- joint project between Holly Park and St. John's Schools to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights;

- music lessons for a talented youngster whose parents are on income support;

- additional equipment for a computer learning centre and an art and design facility.

It is also possible that the Trustees will consider more major projects, although proximity to the Parish or within a Christian context will be more likely to apply in these cases.