Learn more about the PTA

We are fortunate at our school to have a PTA that is an integral part of the school community and has been for many years. In its time the PTA has raised thousands of pounds, which has been spent on equipment and resources to enhance our children’s education experience and the school’s facilities.

Our PTA is about much more than simply fundraising.  The PTA exists to provide closer links between home and school and it is an excellent way to bring staff, parents and friends together socially in support of the school. It is fun too - just ask any of the Committee members or PTA helpers.  Obviously, as in any organisation, we have experienced some challenges but with the continued support of parents and staff, our PTA has always succeeded in its efforts.

All parents and members of the school community are encouraged to get involved, even if they only have a small amount of time available. All families are automatically members of the PTA when their child joins our school.

The PTA is extremely conscious of the ethos and diversity of our school, and we try very hard when organising and planning events to respect this.  Not all of our events are run as fundraisers.  Some are purely for enjoyment.

Charitable status

Charity law requires voluntary organisations such as ours with an annual income in excess of £5,000 to register with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. As a charity we must abide by Charity Commission rules and regulations and we are bound by a governing document referred to as our constitution.  Our constitution sets out the rules about how we operate as a PTA and how we conduct ourselves.  If you would like to see a copy of the constitution, please contact one of the Committee members.

Being a registered charity enables the PTA to:-

• receive charitable donations from local and national companies
• apply to grant-making charitable trusts; most charitable trusts will give grants only to groups formally recognised as charities
• receive donations made through payroll giving and company matched giving schemes
• apply for Gift Aid

Running as a charity

We have a constitution (click here to download) and some basic running principals (click here to download). Our meetings are open to all parents and teachers, and decision making is transparent with minutes published for all to read.