PTFA

Earl Soham PTFA

Earl Soham PTFA (Parents, Teachers and Friends Association) is a registered charity, run by a voluntary group of parents with the support of teachers and friends from the community.

We raise funds to enhance the children’s school experience. In the last few years we have donated £5,000 towards the creation of a new library, enabled the school to buy new learning and play equipment, supported coach travel for school trips and much more. Take a look at the fundraising we did and how we spent it in 2023/24 here. (Link to graphics)

A key fundraising target for this school year (2024/25) is to equip the school with a building in the grounds for one-to-one emotional support. We would also like to send all the children to the pantomime this Christmas.

JOIN YOUR PTFA! 

If you can spare just a few hours each year to help with events or assist with administration to help achieve our fundraising targets, please email esptfa@gmail.com or talk to Mrs Sayer and she will put you in touch with us.

Equally, if you’re a keen baker, or could buy one for us to serve at a stay and play, it’s all helpful!

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Come along to an event!

Buy a cake and a cuppa, or a raffle ticket. Every penny helps towards our goals.

Shop at Asda

Every time you shop with Asda using your Asda Rewards app, Asda will donate 0.5% of the value of your shop to your chosen Primary school, from now until 30th November 2024.

Shop online – easyfundraising

When you shop online, please sign up to easyfundraising. This site gives access to a large range of well-known internet shopping sites and will automatically donate a percentage of your purchase amount to Earl Soham PTA. This costs you nothing!

Name Tags

Order name tags online and quote the Earl Soham school ID of 50657 and the PTFA will receive a donation from My Nametags.

mynametags.com

Ask at Work…

Could your workplace offer a raffle prize? Do they match-fund charity donations? Many companies have initiatives to help charities that are close to their employees hearts. If your workplace might be able to help us, we would be delighted!

Old Clothes

Twice each year we have a bag collection at school for all of your unwanted clothes, shoes and bags. See bag2school.com for details.

Donate via Paypal

Simply select Earl Soham PTA via PayPal's Giving Fund.

Regular Donations

Some supporters like to donate a regular monthly amount to the PTFA via a standing order. These are very easy to set up, and you can get the necessary bank details by emailing esptfa@gmail.com or contacting Mrs Carlyle or Mrs Sayer.

These monthly donations make an enormous difference to our funds. If you find it tricky to get to events, or would simply like to do more, please consider it.

Amazon Wishlist

The school has created a list of items, which they would love to have to enhance play time. Please take a look and see whether you might be able to help.

Tell your Friends!

Bring a friend or extended family members along to events, sell them a raffle ticket, or share details of our fundraisers and events on Facebook.

STAY IN TOUCH

Make sure you know what's going on in the PTFA - don't miss a cake sale, find out what each event raises and show your support for the school!

Email

Send an email to our gmail account with any suggestions or thoughts. esptfa@gmail.com

We try to check it weekly but if it’s anything urgent please pass the message to Mrs Sayer or contact us via the WhatsApp group.

WhatsApp

Join the PTFA WhatsApp group for updates and reminders. Talk to Frances, Jo or Jess, or please pass Tracey your number so we can add you. 

Facebook 

Join the PTFA Facebook group or keep in touch with all the latest news and events.

PTFA Meetings

We meet twice a year, once for the AGM and a second meeting in the spring term. We advertise the date in advance, via the school newsletter, Facebook and WhatsApp, so please come along.

Suggestions Box

Please post ideas in the box on the windowsill in reception.

CHARITY DETAILS

Earl Soham PTA. (Please note there is no F in our official charity name or bank account as this was a later addition.)

Registered charity no. 1056384

Committee Members

Chairperson - Joanne Moorman

Treasurer - Frances Fleming

Secretary - Jessica Topham

PTFA facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1609632829250319/

Pre loved Uniform Shop

The pre loved uniform shop is now open. We are always grateful for all donations for the shop especially your Earl Soham branded clothing please (all name tags removed). As always the Uniform Shop will be open every Friday, during shared assembly. If you wish to take a look at another time please speak to Tracey.