The Foundation

The Foundation’s first Development Appeal in 2006 funded key capital projects. These included the all-weather astro pitch and a new classroom at ECJS, the Robin Roussel Pavilion at Memorial Field, and a new Sixth Form Centre all of which have benefited hundreds of students and the wider Guernsey community.

A second appeal, marking the College’s 450th Anniversary, supported major facility upgrades for 21st-century learning. Projects included the Colborne Building extension, FG Manchester Refectory, new Maths classrooms, Hard Court refurbishment, and an additional ECJS classroom.

The most recent Chance of a Lifetime Appeal, launched in 2021, had dual goals: assisting in the acquisition of Perrot Court and the creation of a bursary scheme. Perrot Court, officially opened in 2023, now houses classrooms, a Sixth Form Centre, library, drama studio, Learning Enrichment, and offices and is an impressive addition to the Upper School campus. The Bursary Scheme has been established and the progress of the scheme is such that from September 2025 we now have bursary students in each year group in the Upper School.

All Terrain Pitch at Memorial Field - A new surface and flood lighting was installed at the hockey pitch at memorial field in 2023.

ECJS Windows and Doors - All external windows and doors are being replaced at Elizabeth College Junior School. This work was completed during summer 2025.

Enlarging and re-surfacing the ECJS Netball Court - The netball court at Elizabeth College Junior School is being resurfaced and made larger. This project was completed during summer 2025.

Fibre Optic Network Cabling - Data connectivity is being improved with new fibreoptic network being laid underground at the Upper School. This network drives all connectivity on site, the CCTV system and the lesson and fire bell alarm signals. The surface wires that are currently running across the site will be removed.

Pre-School Playground - The pre-school playground is being enhanced with the removal of current surface, levelling of the area and re-covering with artificial grass for all year round use.

Main Building Boiler - The boiler system in the Main Building is now over 30 years old. It will be upgraded and replaced with completion in 2026.

Upland Road Refurbishments - New heating and toilet facilities are being installed in the Upland Road building along with some redecoration. These works will be completed by September 2025.

Ozanne Building Refurbishment - All 3 floors of the Ozanne Building are being refurbished. New windows will be installed as well as exterior re-pointing, repairing the roof and modernising toilet facilities. Completion is planned for February 2026.

Elizabeth College is committed to widening access by offering fee assistance (bursary places) and is delighted that the first bursary students started at the College in September 2021.  All the bursary holders are settled well into life at Elizabeth College and are firmly embracing the many opportunities available to them here.

The Foundation Bursary Fund which finances the scheme has been established thanks to the generosity of donors to the ‘Chance of a Lifetime’ Appeal, as well as benefiting from legacies received through the work of the Dead Donkey Club. The cost of sustaining bursary provision is significant and it is the Foundation’s aim that in time the income from investments will be sufficient to cover the cost of bursary fees.

Expanding the fund to support more students is ongoing and separate from the Foundation’s capital project appeals, which run approximately every five years. The Foundation commits all unspecified legacies, as well as those specifically intended for bursaries, to the Bursary Fund ensuring gradual but steady growth.