Inspiring Generations Through Education
Our Mission: Empowering Youth with Knowledge and Faith
Educational Excellence
We strive to provide top-tier educational opportunities to foster intellectual growth.
Christian Values
Our programs emphasize the importance of faith and moral development.
Community Impact
We are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of young people.
Our Heritage and Vision
The Penn Wynn Foundation was established in 1669 by Charles Winn, a visionary vicar dedicated to education and spiritual growth. For 23 years, he served at St Bartholomew’s church, where he began teaching local children to read, write, and embrace Christian values. Recognizing the importance of education, Charles Winn left a legacy that included funds to build a school and provide Bibles to students. Today, the foundation continues to honor his vision by inspiring young people and fostering a lifelong love of learning and faith.
Today’s Mission
In 2025, Trustees of the Penn Wynn Foundation renewed the vision with four key aims
Ensure all young people (ages 11–16) have access to trained youth and school liaison workers.
- Provide safe, supportive spaces in the evenings and school holidays.
- Empower young people to take leadership roles in churches and worship.
Establish a Young People’s Panel to shape and guide the Foundation’s future initiatives.
Recent Initiatives and Projects
Life Exhibition – A biannual immersive Christian experience using tech-based pods (1,000+ young people).
Amplify Residential – Adventure and faith weekend.
Year 6 Leavers’ Concert at St Philip’s – 200 children from 3 local schools.
Life Exhibition – A biannual immersive Christian experience using tech-based pods (1,000+ young people).
Life Exhibition – A biannual immersive Christian experience using tech-based pods (1,000+ young people).
Life Exhibition – A biannual immersive Christian experience using tech-based pods (1,000+ young people).
Springdale Youth Group – Equipment funded, meets fortnightly.
Christian Meditation Pilots in Schools – For students and staff.
Christmas Grotto at St Joseph’s – Bibles and gifts for 60+ children.
Amplify Christian Activity Centre Trips & Dovedale Outreach – Trip for 11–14s.
Kick Start to Christmas – Youth-led family festival with brass bands & games.
Church Youth Band Services – Example: young musicians at Perton.
Christian Crowdfunding Appeal
We are launching a Christian crowdfunding appeal to raise an initial £30,000 to build upon the momentum of our current programmes and employ youth workers on a long-term basis across the Ancient Parish of Penn. We have engaged platforms such as Crowdfunder, GoFundMe, and JustGiving, recommended by the Church of England.
Inspired by the biblical example of the widow’s mite, we welcome contributions of any size. From individuals to corporate sponsors, all support makes a difference.
We invite donors to support this modern mission of Christian service to young people in Wolverhampton. Together, we can honour the legacy of Reverend Charles Winn and build something transformational.