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THE WILSON FOUNDATION is a UK registered charity established to give ‘a helping hand’ to young people in Northamptonshire. In memory of the late Connolly Thomas Wilson OBE, a Northamptonshire man who created a highly successful building company, the charity was formed in 1970. Since then his successors have remained loyal benefactors, donating considerable funds.

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NSB Talent Camp

NSB Talent Camp

The NSB Talent Camp is held for gifted and talented sports performers is open to both boys and girls aged 8-12 yrs old and held at Northampton School for Boys. 2018 was the 12th consecutive NSB Sports Talent Camp that The Wilson Foundation have supported and over 1000...

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Longtown Outdoor Education Centre

Longtown Outdoor Education Centre

The Wilson Foundation has agreed to purchase Longtown Outdoor Education Centre from Northamptonshire County Council, which has been the custodian of the 70-bed residential centre since 1964.

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The Wilson Countryside Management Centre

The Wilson Countryside Management Centre

The Wilson Countryside Management Centre was officially opened at the college in September 2011 by Nick Wilson, Chairman of The Wilson Foundation and his mother, Judy Wilson. The new centre, which houses three specialist workshop centres was funded by The Wilson...

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