The Alchemist Fund for Drama
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Watford Grammar School for Boys is supported by it's own dedicated charity The Watford Fuller Foundation.
We actively welcome donations to support the development of facilities and resources for our students. Over the last 27 years, donations from parent contributions, Old Fullerians, trusts and charitable bodies have allowed many large and smaller-scale projects to come to fruition, keeping our provision of education facilities up-to-date and fit for purpose.
Every donation, no matter how small, whether regular or a one-off, helps the School to fulfil its mission of providing the highest quality education for every student.This section of the website will direct you to the different ways you can support the School.
Watford Fuller Foundation is a registered charity number 1062184.
Bobby Shome is Chair of the Watford Fuller Foundation.
Bobby attended Watford Grammar School for Boys from 1985 to 1992 before going on to earn a BEng and MSc at Imperial College London. He built his career in the corporate sector, focusing on IT supply chain and logistics, and later established his own company in 2019. His business specialises in supporting IT start-ups, helping them scale and secure investment from private equity firms across Europe.
Throughout his career, Bobby has maintained strong ties with the school community. He has been an active member of the Old Fullerians' Cricket Club for over 20 years and served as Chairman of the Old Fullerians' Association. During his tenure, he was instrumental in founding the school’s "Dragon's Den" program, through which the OFA funds student-led projects to enrich school life.
Today, with the support of the Watford Fuller Foundation Trustees, Bobby continues his commitment as Chair, overseeing the charity's work to support the school, made possible through the generosity of parents in the school community.
Bobby is married to Meghna, who also contributes to the school community as a staff member at Watford Grammar School for Boys, and together they have three children.
Tim Cosgrove is Deputy Chair of Watford Fuller Foundation.
He worked in the international financial services industry for over 40 years leading many multi-cultural teams and driving major change programs. In 2001 he became an elected Parent Governor of the Boys' school and subsequent Foundation Governor, serving for 12 years during which time he acted as Deputy Chair of the Finance committee and Chair of Health & Safety. He has been a Trustee of WFF for many years and uses his financial acumen to ensure the viability and integrity of WFF's grant-making process. Tim is also a Trustee of the Watford Grammar Schools Foundation, a body that gives him insight into the activities of both Grammar schools.
Tim was a pupil at the school from 1979 to 1986. He is currently Chairman of the Old Fullerians’ Association.
Tim is a well-known commercial disputes lawyer with over 30 years’ experience in national and international dispute resolution. He is a partner in the Corporate team at Bates Wells and has been ranked Tier 1 in Chambers and Legal 500 for many years. His expertise is in all types of commercial dispute, particularly, contractual and professional indemnity claims, supply chain, corporate and franchising disputes and contentious inheritance. Tim is also a trustee of two other non-profit organisations.
Peter Nunn was appointed as a Trustee of the Watford Fuller Foundation in June 2022. His other ongoing connection with the School is through his role as a Trustee of the Watford Grammar Schools Foundation, a position he has held since 2010.
Peter's association with Watford Grammar School dates back to 1972, when he joined the staff as a Maths Teacher. For the last 18 years of his tenure, he served as Deputy Head, retiring in 2008. His family also has strong ties to the School, with his son and daughter attending the Boys' and Girls' Schools, respectively, during the 1990s.
In retirement, Nunn has devoted himself to several interests, including golf, singing in a local choir, and playing social bridge. He and his wife have also enjoyed extensive travel throughout Europe and beyond.
Paul joined Watford Grammar School for Boys in 1967, entering Year 9 following his family’s move to Watford. After leaving the school in 1972, he opted not to pursue university education. He began his professional journey in local government, working there for five years, before embarking on a 34-year career in outdoor advertising. Starting as a representative in 1977, he retired in 2011 as Chief Executive of a specialist outdoor media company.
Mr. Shearring has maintained a strong connection with WBGS over the years. Two of his sons also attended the school, both achieving successful careers. He served on the Old Fullerians’ Committee from the age of 21, later becoming Chairman of both the Old Fullerians’ Association and the Old Fullerians’ Cricket Club. In 2008, he was appointed Chairman of the WBGS Governing Body, a role he held for 10 years before becoming Chairman of The Academy Trust Company.
Andrew is an Oxford University graduate with over 30 years' experience in investment banking. He specialises in advising a wide variety of companies with a focus on their financial performance and capital structure. He has three children, the youngest of whom attended the school for 5 years. Andrew is also the school's Chair of Governors.
The Alchemist Fund for Drama
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