Beautiful Curation
Comms have been working hard to curate beautiful spaces at Green Top and XP Gateshead!
Comms at Carcroft
We had another successful day working at Carcroft School last Friday – we had great chats about curation, captured some awesome new photos for showcasing students’ beautiful work and checked in about Expedition Products. We’re heading to Plover this Friday to do the same – we’ll see you then!
Comms at Green Top
As part of ongoing rotation of school visits, Comms based themselves at Green Top school last Friday. We had discussions with staff around products, exciting new ‘business as usual’ projects and a curation project. It was great to connect with the Green Top Crew and we can’t wait to be in a different school again … Continued
Comms: coming soon to a school near you!
Last week we launched our new Comms Fridays – where the team bases itself in a different Trust school each week. We kicked things off at Norton Campus, spending the day with staff and students to capture stories of Crew, discuss upcoming Expedition products, and support ongoing projects. We’re scheduled to be at every school … Continued
‘Lit in Colour’
Due to our work with ‘lit in colour’ – as inspired by our Meridian Partnership – we have this week received over £1500 of books to support our crew reading and independent reading.
A beautiful summer at XP Doncaster
During the summer break (and between sunbathing on the tennis courts and dog walks around the Lake) Comms kept themselves ‘busy’ with some beautiful curation. Firstly, in the Art Rooms at both XP and East, we created some ‘Walls of Excellence’. The purpose of which was to serve as both inspirational visual backdrops and spaces … Continued
Visitor Engagement and Impact at XP Trust
This year, XP Trust has proudly welcomed over 200 visitors, generating an income of over £53,000. We also have 80 additional visitors already booked for the coming year. Hosting visitors not only plays a key role in sharing the impact of the great work happening across XP Trust but it also offers invaluable learning opportunities … Continued
Mel Hewitt
It is with sadness, although deep gratitude, that we say farewell to Mel Hewitt, our Partnership Development and Public Relations Lead in the Comms Team at XP Trust. Mel has been with us almost since the start of XP and has contributed significantly to building links and partnerships that have brought expertise, wisdom and income … Continued
Wizard of Oz – Green Top
The children’s production of The Wizard of Oz at Green Top marked a joyful conclusion to months of dedication and creativity. Since January, the young performers had poured their energy into perfecting songs, dance routines and acting, and their hard work shone through in a heart-warming show staged at Moorends Community Centre. Performing in front … Continued
Board of Directors Meeting
The Board of Directors meeting was held on Wednesday, 9th July 2025, with 100% attendance from all Directors. Members of the Trust were also present, contributing to a more cohesive approach to governance across XP. It was a valuable opportunity to have everyone together in school, strengthening collaboration and shared purpose.
