Updates, stories and fundraising news
News and stories
Buja’s jump: conquering fear for a cause
On 23 June 2019 Daniel Buja jumped from 15,000 feet in a tandem skydive and raised £645 for the schools we support.
Our patron’s visit to KEF’s schools
Our patron, Sir David Green KCMG CVO, shares what he saw on his visits to KEF’s schools and teacher training college, most recently in November 2018.
Remembering Joan Atkinson
We are sad to share that Joan Atkinson, a retired headteacher who helped to establish Quest for Education as a consultant and worked closely with it and KEF, died in January 2018. We remember her with gratitude.
Why KEF aspires for girls to take at least 51% of its school places
On International Women’s Day, why our partner KEF aims for girls to take at least 51% of places in its schools, why that is hard to reach, and how it trains women as primary teachers.
A ghazal evening for education
In March 2016 supporters gathered in London for an evening of ghazals, qawwali and good food in aid of girls’ education and teacher training.
Redbridge Family Fun Day 2015
On 31 August 2015 we held a family fun day at Oakfield Parkonians Cricket Club in Ilford, with cricket, music and children’s activities.
Music and miles: our 2014 so far
A music evening in February and a family walk by the sea in June: two ways supporters raised funds for education in the first half of 2014.
Cricket4Education 2014
On 23 June 2014 players and families spent an afternoon at Cricket4Education, ending with medals, a shield and a shared buffet.
A community dinner in Luton
On 21 September 2013 families from across the community joined Quest for Education for a fundraising dinner in Luton.