Coram Organisations
Thomas Coram has been the inspiration for a range of charities and organisations over the years, some of which remain closely associated with Coram itself, and some are independent.
Discover some of the most prominent Coram organisations today:
The Foundling Museum
• Thomas Coram, the campaigning founder and philanthropist
• William Hogarth, the artist
• George Frideric Handel, the composer
Find out more about the Foundling Museum...
The Friends of Thomas Coram
The Friends of Thomas Coram is a group of philanthropic individuals who lend their help and support to both Coram and the Foundling Museum.
Friends’ events usually take place in and around Greater London. They include lectures, walks and guided visits - often to less well-known places of cultural or historic interest - and social events. Guests and non-members are welcome to participate at a slightly higher charge.
If you want to join the Friends, you can download the membership form from this page, or visit our Friends section for more information.
The Old Coram Association
The Old Coram Association (OCA) was founded in 1947 to help former pupils of the Foundling Hospital keep in touch with each other and with Coram. Membership is open to anyone who was placed in the care of the Foundling Hospital, their foster parents, the President, Vice Presidents, Trustees, Governors and members of Coram's staff past and present. Husbands, wives and descendants of those listed above are also welcome.
Throughout the year, the OCA organises a number of events including:
- Coram Day - the annual reunion, hosted by Coram.
- Charter Day - celebration of George II's Royal Charter grant to Captain Thomas Coram to establish the Foundling Hospital.
- A Carol Service and Children’s Christmas party.
- Visit to Ashlyns School in Berkhamsted (formally The Foundling Hospital School), once every 2-3 years.
Coram's Fields
Coram's Fields, an independent charity, is a unique seven-acre playground and park for children living in, or visiting, London. It is open access area that offers a calm, safe and stimulating environment where children can play freely and enjoy a varied programme of activities.
The Thomas Coram Research Unit
The Thomas Coram Research Unit, an independent organisation, carries out research related to children and young people in and outside their families. This includes care, education, health and social service settings.
The Thomas Coram Nursery
The Thomas Coram Early Childhood Centre, more commonly known as the Thomas Coram Nursery, is based on the Coram Community Campus. It was set up in 1998, bringing together St. Leonard's Nursery School and Coram Community Nursery. The Nursery works closely with Coram on joint projects such as the Music Maker scheme.
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49 Mecklenburgh Square
London
WC1N 2QA
Tel: 020 7520 0300
Fax: 020 7520 0301
Email: chances@coram.org.uk