Redmarley Church Of England Primary School

About the PTFA

We are fortunate to have a very active PTFA that has been an integral part of the school community for many years. We have raised thousands of pounds, which has been spent on equipment and resources to enhance the children’s educational experience and the school’s facilities.

The PTFA is not just about fundraising. It also provides closer links between home and school, bringing staff, parents and friends together socially in support of the school, all working towards a common goal. All families are automatically members of the PTFA when their child joins our school and everyone is encouraged to get involved in any way they can.

How we raise money

Like most PTFAs, the majority of our funds are raised through events that we run. Some of our regular events include:

Christmas Raffle

Cake Cafes

Produce Show

Christmas Party

Bags 2 School Collection

Annual Plant Sale

Summer Pool Event

Bingo

 

Charitable Status Redmarley PTFA is a registered charity and this enables us 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 – if either or both parents complete the Gift Aid declaration form your donations will be worth a lot more to us.

There are lots of ways you can help, we are always extremely grateful to receive any donations, ideas or offers of help. Help with events Donate prizes Prepare raffle tickets or wrap gifts Volunteer as a committee Member/Officer Attend PTFA meetings to share ideas Offer your/contacts/friends skills Find out if your employer offers matched funding Support fundraising events & bring friends along  We really couldn’t achieve what we do without the behind the scenes help of parents, teachers and friends.

Committee Members & Meetings

Everyone is welcome to get involved in the PTFA. Each year we appoint 5 volunteer committee Officers to help run our fundraising activities.

There are regular PTFA meetings, usually twice a term, plus smaller working groups may be formed and meet more regularly when planning larger events.   We also have a Pool Sub-committee who manage the running of the swimming pool during the summer term.

Kate Veale

Chair  

I am Evie and Sophie's mum and they are in Class 1 & 2.  Sophie is in Pre-School and Evie is Year 1.

Beth Hawker & Stevie Artus

Vice-Chairs  

Beth - I am Hazel, Evie and Matthew's mum.  Matthew is in Pre-school, Evie is Year 3 and Hazel is in Year 4.

Stevie - I am Tabi and Daisy's mum.   The girls are in Year 4

Shannai Pattinson 

Treasurer 

Shannai - I am Shay and Elsie's mum.   Shay is in Year 3 and Elsie is in Reception. 

Becky Batson-Jones

Secretary

 I am Cape's mum.   Cape is in Year 1. 

 Sarah Smith

School Representative 

As the Head Teacher I like to be actively involved in the PTFA, and thank everyone for their continued support.

head@redmarley.gloucs.sch.uk     /       01531 650277