Person    | Male  Born 1845  Died 1919

John Groom

Categories: Philanthropy

Philanthropist who founded workshops for disabled girls. Moved by the plight of destitute disabled women on the streets of London, John Groom founded a mission to help them. The women supported themselves by producing hand-made flowers. In 1932 the mission moved to new premises called the Crippleage in Edgware.

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John Groom

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John Groom

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Caroline Chisholm

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W. F. R. Stanley

W. F. R. Stanley

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Monument Trust

A Sainsbury family charity.

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Bulldog Trust

Bulldog Trust

Provides financial and advisory assistance to charities.

Group, Philanthropy

1 memorial
Carr-Gomm Society

Carr-Gomm Society

Charity founded by Richard Carr-Gomm, providing support to deprived people.

Group, Philanthropy, Social Welfare

1 memorial