# The Foundation

> Supporting an award-winning, world-leading IB education.


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- [RPHM Runners 2026](https://foundation.sevenoaksschool.org/support-sevenoaks/rphm-runners-2026/)
- [Sevenoaks School Endowment](https://foundation.sevenoaksschool.org/our-impact/endowment/)
- [WhatsApp Privacy Policy](https://foundation.sevenoaksschool.org/privacy-statement/whatsapp-privacy-policy/)
- [Upcoming Events](https://foundation.sevenoaksschool.org/upcoming-events/)
- [LLHM Runners 2026](https://foundation.sevenoaksschool.org/support-sevenoaks/runners-2026/)
- [Annual Fund](https://foundation.sevenoaksschool.org/support-sevenoaks/annual-fund/)
- [Runners 2025](https://foundation.sevenoaksschool.org/support-sevenoaks/our-runners/)
- [Run for Us 2026](https://foundation.sevenoaksschool.org/support-sevenoaks/run-for-us/)
- [Privacy Statement](https://foundation.sevenoaksschool.org/privacy-statement/)
- [Award-winning Spaces](https://foundation.sevenoaksschool.org/our-impact/spaces/)
- [Bursaries](https://foundation.sevenoaksschool.org/our-impact/people/)
- [Founder's Vision](https://foundation.sevenoaksschool.org/our-impact/founders-vision/)
- [Donor Promise](https://foundation.sevenoaksschool.org/support-sevenoaks/donor-promise/)
- [Leave a Legacy](https://foundation.sevenoaksschool.org/support-sevenoaks/leave-a-legacy/)
- [Donate](https://foundation.sevenoaksschool.org/support-sevenoaks/donate/)
- [Our Trustees](https://foundation.sevenoaksschool.org/about-us/our-trustees/)
- [Meet the Team](https://foundation.sevenoaksschool.org/about-us/meet-the-team/)
- [Our Priorities](https://foundation.sevenoaksschool.org/about-us/our-vision/)
- [Contact Us](https://foundation.sevenoaksschool.org/contact/)
- [Our Impact](https://foundation.sevenoaksschool.org/our-impact/)
- [Support Sevenoaks](https://foundation.sevenoaksschool.org/support-sevenoaks/)
- [About Us](https://foundation.sevenoaksschool.org/about-us/)
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RPHM Runners 2026 | The Foundation % Skip to content I am looking for... down chevron Our Vision Donate Leave a Legacy Contact Us Give today search-icon Open main menu Search for: Home About Us About Us Our Priorities Meet the Team Our Trustees Back to main menu Support Sevenoaks Support Sevenoaks Annual Fund Run for Us 2026 Leave a Legacy Ways to give Donor Promise Back to main menu Our Impact Our Impact Sevenoaks School Endowment Bursaries Award-winning Spaces Founder’s Vision Back to main menu Upcoming Events Contact Us Sevenoaks School The Space The Sennocke Centre Old Sennockians Support Sevenoaks Support Sevenoaks RPHM Runners 2026 arrow-inside-circle Jesse Elzinga Headmaster Jesse Elzinga Headmaster Jesse has been Headmaster at Sevenoaks School since September 2020 and is also now a Sevenoaks parent; his eldest child joined the school last year.  He is a keen runner and can often be seen early in the morning in Knole Park, making the most of this beautiful space and preparing to take on the challenge in October. As Headmaster, Jesse is keen to promote the philanthropy of Sevenoaks School Foundation, especially their focus on bursaries. A core aspect of Jesse’s vision for the school is to create a more diverse and inclusive community as we approach our 600th anniversary in 2032.  The ultimate goal is to make Sevenoaks ‘needs blind’, so any student who earns a place can benefit from a Sevenoaks Education, regardless their family’s ability to pay. “As a recipient of a bursary myself, I’m aware of the transformative power of education. I’m delighted to be...



Upcoming Events | The Foundation Skip to content I am looking for... down chevron Our Vision Donate Leave a Legacy Contact Us Give today search-icon Open main menu Search for: Home About Us About Us Our Priorities Meet the Team Our Trustees Back to main menu Support Sevenoaks Support Sevenoaks Annual Fund Run for Us 2026 Leave a Legacy Ways to give Donor Promise Back to main menu Our Impact Our Impact Bursaries Award-winning Spaces Founder’s Vision Back to main menu Contact Us Sevenoaks School The Space The Sennocke Centre Old Sennockians Support Sevenoaks Upcoming Events All Event CategoriesUK eventInternational event All Event Categories UK event International event International event TheFoundation 19 May 2026 6:30 pm Milan Reception 19 May 2026 6:30 pm - 19 May 2026 8:30 pm at Milan Milan Reception Tuesday 19 May 2026 6:30pm - 8:30pm An evening for the wider community of Sevenoaks School to connect... Book Now Read more UK event TheFoundation 3 September 2026 8:30 am Parents’ Golf Day 3 September 2026 8:30 am - 3 September 2026 3:00 pm at Wildernesse Golf Club Parents' Golf Day Thursday 3 September 2026 8.30am - 3pm Wildernesse Golf Club Join us for a relaxed and enjoyable... Book Now Read more watermark Have a question? Get in touch Global in our outlook and rooted in the local community. Get in touch Quick links Sevenoaks School Foundation 34-36 High Street Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1HU +44 (0)1732 467708 foundation@sevenoaksschool.org Search the Site search-icon Search for: Hit enter to...



LLHM Runners 2026 | The Foundation % Skip to content I am looking for... down chevron Our Vision Donate Leave a Legacy Contact Us Give today search-icon Open main menu Search for: Home About Us About Us Our Priorities Meet the Team Our Trustees Back to main menu Support Sevenoaks Support Sevenoaks Annual Fund Run for Us 2026 Leave a Legacy Ways to give Donor Promise Back to main menu Our Impact Our Impact Bursaries Award-winning Spaces Founder’s Vision Back to main menu Upcoming Events Contact Us Sevenoaks School The Space The Sennocke Centre Old Sennockians Support Sevenoaks Support Sevenoaks LLHM Runners 2026 arrow-inside-circle Emma El-Alami Staff Emma El-Alami Staff Emma is General Counsel and the Director of Governance and Compliance at Sevenoaks School, and has two children at the school. She is a keen runner and a fan of all things health and wellbeing. In her spare time, Emma is learning Kyokushinkai Karate, a full contact karate with emphasis on intense physical and mental conditioning – all skills which will help her complete the half marathon. Emma was inspired to work at Sevenoaks School due to its rich history in philanthropy, ambitious plans for admissions to be needs-blind, and provision of financial assistance for students with academic talent and drive who would not otherwise have the means or opportunity to develop them to the full. “A SEVENOAKS EDUCATION IS A TRULY UNIQUE EXPERIENCE, WHERE STUDENTS CAN FLOURISH IN AN INSPIRING ENVIRONMENT WHICH EQUIPS THEM WITH THE SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE...



Runners 2025 | The Foundation % Skip to content I am looking for... down chevron Our Vision Donate Leave a Legacy Contact Us Give today Open main menu Home About Us About Us Our Priorities Meet the Team Our Trustees Back to main menu Support Sevenoaks Support Sevenoaks Annual Fund Run for Us 2026 Leave a Legacy Ways to give Donor Promise Back to main menu Our Impact Our Impact Financially Assisted Places Award-winning Spaces Founder’s Vision Back to main menu Contact Us Sevenoaks School The Space The Sennocke Centre Old Sennockians Support Sevenoaks Support Sevenoaks Runners 2025 arrow-inside-circle Jon Lidiard Staff Jon Lidiard Staff Jon Lidiard is Deputy Head Pastoral at Sevenoaks School. He is a keen runner and advocates for the health and wellbeing benefits of running and exercise, especially in today’s busy world. Jon says, “Having been fortunate enough to experience a transformative education as a result of an assisted place, I understand the importance of providing the opportunity for young people from all walks of life to experience an education such as that provided by Sevenoaks School. Education has the power to transform individual lives, but also by extension the lives of families and whole communities. For this to have its greatest impact, diversity of intake is crucial, which hinges on diversity of opportunity. This fundraising supports that cause, which is why I am committed to playing my small part.” arrow-inside-circle Cath Nicholson Staff Cath Nicholson Staff Cath has worked at Sevenoaks School since 2006 and...



Award-winning Spaces | The Foundation Skip to content I am looking for... Our Vision Donate Leave a Legacy Contact Us Give today Open main menu Home About Us About Us Our Priorities Meet the Team Our Trustees Back to main menu Support Sevenoaks Support Sevenoaks Annual Fund Run for Us 2026 Leave a Legacy Ways to give Donor Promise Back to main menu Our Impact Our Impact Financially Assisted Places Award-winning Spaces Founder’s Vision Back to main menu Contact Us Sevenoaks School The Space The Sennocke Centre Old Sennockians Support Sevenoaks Our Impact Award-winning Spaces Over the last 20 years, the Sevenoaks School Foundation has invested £75m in the school’s world-class teaching, learning and living spaces. These exceptional and award-winning buildings are at the heart of the campus and are enjoyed by students, staff and the local community. New House Aisher House Science & Technology Centre Brian Ong Global Centre The Space Sennocke Centre New House New House is the school’s latest boarding house to be supported by the Foundation. It accommodates 60 girls, which has increased the boarding population to a total of 450 students from Year 9 to the Upper Sixth. Find out more New House Girls' Boarding House New House is the sister house to Aisher in its design and location. It combines spacious, modern boarding with wood panelling and other traditional materials. New House has been built with a sustainable approach: materials used minimise embodied carbon; the house is all electric; it has MVHR ventilation systems;...



Meet the Team | The Foundation Skip to content I am looking for... Our Vision Donate Leave a Legacy Contact Us Give today Open main menu Search for: Home About Us About Us Our Priorities Meet the Team Our Trustees Back to main menu Support Sevenoaks Support Sevenoaks Annual Fund Run for Us 2026 Leave a Legacy Ways to give Donor Promise Back to main menu Our Impact Our Impact Financially Assisted Places Award-winning Spaces Founder’s Vision Back to main menu Upcoming Events Contact Us Sevenoaks School The Space The Sennocke Centre Old Sennockians Support Sevenoaks About Us Meet the Team Joanna Walker Chief Development Officer Joanna Walker Chief Development Officer With over 20 years’ experience in fundraising, finance and philanthropy in the UK and internationally, Joanna is a giving specialist with deep insight into philanthropy from all sides. Joanna has worked with donors and clients on their philanthropy at Charities Aid Foundation, Chichester Festival Theatre and UBS Wealth Management. At Impetus Trust, Joanna was a founding member of the Education Endowment Foundation steering group and is passionate about bringing her skills to help widen access to the world-leading education that Sevenoaks provides. Joanna is also a member of the Development Committee of Sussex Community Foundation. Rebecca Black Deputy Director Rebecca Black Deputy Director Rebecca has been a professional fundraiser for nearly 20 years. Her career has been spent predominantly working for national charities including Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity, The Outward Bound Trust and Age UK. Rebecca is...



Contact Us | The Foundation Skip to content I am looking for... Our Vision Donate Leave a Legacy Contact Us Give today Open main menu Home About Us About Us Our Priorities Meet the Team Our Trustees Back to main menu Support Sevenoaks Support Sevenoaks Annual Fund Run for Us 2026 Leave a Legacy Ways to give Donor Promise Back to main menu Our Impact Our Impact Financially Assisted Places Award-winning Spaces Founder’s Vision Back to main menu Contact Us Sevenoaks School The Space The Sennocke Centre Old Sennockians Support Sevenoaks Get in touch Contact Details 34-36 High Street Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1HU Telephone +44 (0)1732 467708 Email foundation@sevenoaksschool.org Get Directions Key contacts Key Contacts Sevenoaks School Foundation foundation@sevenoaksschool.org Bursar and Clerk to Trustees clerk@sevenoaksschool.org Where Next? Donor Promise Read more Meet the Team Read more Our Trustees Read more Global in our outlook and rooted in the local community. Get in touch Quick links Sevenoaks School Foundation 34-36 High Street Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1HU +44 (0)1732 467708 foundation@sevenoaksschool.org Search the Site Search for: Hit enter to search or ESC to close Quick links Our TrusteesDonateLeave a LegacyContact Us copyright © sevenoaks school 2025 •Privacy Statement•Registered Charity Number: 307923 Web design by TWK



Home | The Foundation Skip to content I am looking for... Our Vision Donate Leave a Legacy Contact Us Give today Open main menu Search for: Home About Us About Us Our Priorities Meet the Team Our Trustees Back to main menu Support Sevenoaks Support Sevenoaks Annual Fund Run for Us 2026 Leave a Legacy Ways to give Donor Promise Back to main menu Our Impact Our Impact Bursaries Award-winning Spaces Founder’s Vision Back to main menu Upcoming Events Contact Us Sevenoaks School The Space The Sennocke Centre Old Sennockians Support Sevenoaks Welcome to Sevenoaks School Foundation Supporting an award-winning, world-leading IB education. About Us Find out more Endowment fund Find out more Donate Find out more Our Impact Find out more Leave a Legacy Find out more making a difference since 2004 The Foundation supports the development of Sevenoaks School, the advancement of its mission to be a pioneer of modern education and a force in creating a better society. Bursary places  AWARD-WINNING SPACES BE PART OF THE JOURNEY We have ambitious plans for the next decade as Sevenoaks School approaches its 600th anniversary. We invite you to join us on a journey towards greater diversity, sustainability and academic excellence. Thank you for your interest in supporting our ambitions. OUR PRIORITIES Sevenoaks 600 Follow Sevenoaks Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Instagram Global in our outlook and rooted in the local community. Get in touch Quick...




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