How does the PTA spend it's money?

How does the PTA spend its money?

In recent years, money raised by the PTA has helped:

• fund Science Week
• subsidise transport on school trips
• enhance outdoor play areas
• purchase school technology
• support the trim trail extension and other lunchtime resources
• maintain the swimming pool
• subsidise cello and violin lessons for Year 3 and 5
• buy new play equipment and books
• support the popular Year 6 leavers' hoodies

.....and much, much more.

Specific school spending needs are proposed and discussed at PTA committee meetings, and a democratic vote by committee members, staff, and volunteers in attendance then determines how the funds are allocated. PTA funds are not generally spent on improving the fabric of the school building (this is the responsibility of the school's governing body), but are sometimes used to enhance the school environment or play facilities. The money raised is intended for the ‘extras’ (not provided by the school budget) that make our children’s school experience richer and more fulfilling.

The money we raise is usually spent fairly quickly.  That way, you can be sure that in supporting the PTA, your child/ren, alongside their friends and teachers will rapidly feel the benefit.

As a registered charity the PTA must abide by Charity Commission rules and regulations, and is bound by a constitution which sets out rules about how we operate as a PTA and how we conduct ourselves. Being a registered charity gives us many extra benefits:

• We can claim Gift Aid
• We can raise funds more easily from grant-giving trusts, local businesses etc.
• We can take advantage of charity matched giving schemes