ABOUT US
The Adelaide Auxiliary is a Bahamian non‑profit serving the children of Adelaide Primary School in the under-resourced community of Adelaide, western New Providence.
Our Mission
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The Adelaide Auxiliary is dedicated to supporting the children of Adelaide Primary School by providing nutritious meals and enrichment opportunities that ease hardship, nurture growth and strengthen our community.
Our Story
Founded in 1976 by Sir Guy Henderson, former Chief Justice of The Bahamas, and Lady Ann Henderson, the Auxiliary began with a simple goal: to feed children who were coming to school hungry so they could focus and learn.
What started as a small team making sandwich lunches has grown into a dynamic volunteer-led organisation that enriches many aspects of school life.
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​​Today, the Auxiliary supports every student at Adelaide Primary School. Over five decades, our programmes have reached thousands of children, continuing the legacy of care, dignity and community established by our founders.
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We remain committed to this work.
Chief Justice Sir Guy Henderson (1951-1960),
reviewing members of the Royal Bahamian Police Force.
Our Work Today
Our Food Programme remains central to our mission, ensuring every child is well nourished and ready to learn. Our on-site kitchen, staffed by a local chef and assistant, prepares fresh, healthy meals for students every day.
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With the support of donors and volunteers, we also offer learning support, enrichment activities, sports and summer opportunities, and school improvements that help every child thrive.
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Collaboration & Support
We work with school leadership and The Ministry of Education to ensure that our initiatives align with national education goals and student well-being objectives.​
The Lyford Cay Foundations have generously supported the Auxiliary's programmes for more than 30 years, contributing over $1  million in grants .
Since 2014, we’ve served as local agent for the Canadian Lyford Cay Foundation, helping to deliver its charitable mission in The Bahamas.
Leadership
The Adelaide Auxiliary is guided by a volunteer Board  of Directors that shares a commitment to community service and helping every child thrive.
Our Board of Directors
Mary Constantakis
Christa Dunn
Lindsay Levert​
Lucy Lyons ​
Tanya Melich Crone
Cassandra Price
Nuala Seligman
Maria Souza
Erin Tomlinson
We are grateful for the leadership and service of our past Board members, whose dedication continues to inspire and shape the work we do today.
Past Board Members
Hillann Fraser-Smith​
Nicola Roberts​​​
Melanie Harper​