Teresa Forrest

The Lucy Forrest Scholarship is a Sixth Form scholarship scheme set up in honour of Lucy Forrest by her mother Teresa, to support talented students at Blackheath High School. Lucy was an aspiring artist and mathematician who was due to start at University in the autumn of 1985, when her bright future was tragically cut short. Her mother Teresa generously began a donation programme, raising money with the sale of her own artworks, embroidery pieces and books to create a lasting legacy for her daughter. More than 75 students have since benefitted from a scholarship that allows them to discover their passions and find their future paths.

Teresa has dedicated her life to ensuring that Lucy is never forgotten. Now 90, in February 2024 she published a book entitled The Art of Embroidery, to tell her story and to showcase the skill she threw herself into in the aftermath of Lucy’s untimely death; a skill which allowed her to take her first steps on the road to healing. The book is a beautiful eulogy to her daughter and a wonderfully bright, dynamic artwork.  

Always an inspiration, Teresa included donation slips in the book to drive donations to Blackheath High’s bursary scheme, raising more than £1,000 within just a few weeks. She has also sent copies to each GDST school to include in their art rooms and libraries, keeping the art of needlepoint and Lucy’s memory alive for another generation.

We are in the planning stages for an event to celebrate Lucy’s life and Teresa’s incredible work. More information and an alumnae invitation to follow.