Who we are

Ardoch is a children’s education charity focused on improving educational outcomes for children and young people in communities facing disadvantage.

Our purpose

To support children and young people from disadvantaged communities to engage in learning and believe in a future of possibilities.

Our vision

Every child’s potential is realised through full participation in education.

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Latest news

  • Thank you

    Thank you

    Despite the challenges due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are so pleased with what our team has been able to achieve in 2021. Ardoch is only able to make a difference because of our many supporters, including our volunteers, corporate partners and donors – and we would like to thank them with personal messages from the……

  • Giving back this Festive Season

    Giving back this Festive Season

    It is a busy time – whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Yule, Christmas, Rohatsu or Kwanzaa. Many of us are buying gifts for the family, hosting visitors, arranging meals to please everyone’s tastes, and wrapping up the many things we need to do before the year ends. Yet, it is also a time when many of……

  • The importance of literacy

    The importance of literacy

    Ever wondered why parents are encouraged to read to their children from a very early age? Or why early intervention is considered important if a child is struggling with their literacy skills? Literacy is a lifelong skill Literacy goes beyond a child’s success in their English class – this is because the ability to read,……