Foundation Day Appeal
Our 2026 Foundation Day Appeal raised:
£62,898 from 145 donors, of which £19,012 was raised by the Online Auction
Your gift helps Widen Worlds and Transform Lives. Thank you to everyone who contributed.
Widening Worlds – Transforming Lives
By the age of 16, around 1 in 20 children will have experienced the death of one or both of their parents*.
Imagine the impact on them and their wider family.
The Lord Wandsworth Foundation plays a vital role in supporting vulnerable children who have lost the support of a parent by providing them with an LWC Education. A Foundation place provides far more than schooling – it offers children facing significant loss the chance to thrive through stability, opportunity and community.
Our Foundation Awards and Extras are only possible through the generosity of our donors.
*Child Beravement Network
Kate’s Story:
“The Foundation was genuinely life-changing”
Kate came to Lord Wandsworth College after a difficult childhood marked by domestic violence. As a Foundationer, she flourished, discovering a love of books and writing, and forming friendships that would last a lifetime (including meeting her future husband, Kit, also a Foundationer). The Foundation gave Kate the stability, confidence, and opportunities that shaped the life and career she enjoys today.
Today, Kate enjoys a successful career in global marketing, a loving family, and a secure life – all opportunities made possible by her Foundation place at Lord Wandsworth College.
Read Kate & Kit’s full story HERE
Dan’s Story:
“My time at LWC gave me independence, friendships for life and the belief that the right opportunity can change everything.”
After losing his father in a tragic accident at the age of 11, Dan’s childhood changed dramatically, but as a Foundationer at LWC his prospects were transformed. Sport and design became his passions and laid the foundations for a successful career in engineering.
Having worked in the design offices of McLaren and Red Bull, Dan now runs his own innovative engineering business.
Read Dan’s full story HERE