The Development Department

The Development Department exists to raise money from donors (parents, Seniors, trusts and corporate bodies) by cultivating a culture of philanthropic support.

We are also responsible for alumnae relations, maintaining the School’s network of former students and communicating with them on a regular basis.

The Development Department at Wycombe Abbey was established in 2003 and the Sports Centre and the Modern Languages Centre both owe their existence to the generosity of donors, as do the new Chapel chairs and many other enhancements to the School.

Bursaries are an important objective of the Development Department's work.  A major fundraising project is the establishment of a Bursary Endowment Fund which will allow able girls whose families cannot afford the fees, to benefit from a Wycombe Abbey education.

All funds raised are channelled through the Wycombe Abbey Foundation, a charitable trust, chaired by Lord Justice May, a former parent.

Our Development Director is Barbara Armitage and she can be contacted at armitageb@wycombeabbey.com.  We are always delighted to welcome Parents and Seniors in the Development Department and should you require any further information please contact Tracey Blount on 01494 895572 or email dev@wycombeabbey.com