About the Auxiliary
The Adelaide Auxiliary is a registered Bahamian non‑profit organisation supporting the children of Adelaide Primary School.
Located in the historic community of Adelaide in western New Providence, Adelaide Primary serves approximately 130 students, many from households experiencing financial hardship and food insecurity.
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Our Mission
We support the children of Adelaide Primary School with nutritious meals, practical programmes and enrichment opportunities that reduce hardship and help students learn and thrive.
Supporting Adelaide Since 1976
The Adelaide Auxiliary was founded in 1976 by Sir Guy Henderson, former Chief Justice of The Bahamas, and his wife, Lady Ann Henderson. When they discovered that some students at Adelaide Primary School did not have enough to eat, they resolved to help ensure that every student was well fed and able to focus on their studies.
In the early years, a small team of volunteers provided daily sandwich lunches.
Lu Wanklyn
In the late 1970s, Lu Wanklyn took a leading role in developing the Auxiliary’s Food Programme and oversaw the establishment of an on-site kitchen at Adelaide Primary School. This marked an important step, enabling hot meals to be prepared at the school every day.
Chief Justice Sir Guy Henderson (served 1951–1960),
reviewing members of the Royal Bahamian Police Force.
Over five decades, the Auxiliary has expanded its work in response to the challenges Adelaide Primary’s students face. Our programmes have supported thousands of children, continuing our founders’ commitment to practical, dignified care at school.
Our Work Today
Our Food Programme remains central to our mission. Professional staff prepare healthy breakfasts and lunches in our school kitchen, helping to ensure that every child is nourished and ready to learn. Each year, we serve more than 45,000 meals.
We also provide educational, sporting and enrichment opportunities, and invest in the school environment so that every child can learn, grow and thrive.
Collaboration & Support
We work with school leadership and The Ministry of Education to ensure that our programmes support national education goals and student wellbeing priorities.
A long-standing supporter of the Auxiliary, the Lyford Cay Foundations have contributed over $1 million in grants to support our programmes over the past 30 years.
Since 2014, we have served as local agent for the Canadian Lyford Cay Foundation, supporting the delivery of its charitable work in The Bahamas.
Tanya Melich Crone, Adelaide Auxiliary (left) and
Maude Carey-Neily, Principal, Adelaide Primary School (right)