Friends of Hotspur is a group of parent/carer volunteers who work together to plan events for school to benefit the pupils. We raise funds to supplement school resources, providing extra curriculum experiences and enhance the education experience of the children. We strive to keep prices at events affordable so all the school community can participate. Funds raised at fairs are mostly fed back into future events.
How can I help?
Volunteering
We know that parents and carers will also want time to enjoy the fair and spend time with their children. If you can, please ask a partner, friend, or family member to help – more helpers means shorter shifts for everyone!
Some workplaces offer paid volunteering time (Employee-Supported Volunteering) – this could be a great opportunity to use it while supporting the school!
School staff will be managing the gates to make sure children stay safely on site throughout the event.
Ways you can help support Friends of Hotspur include:
Running stalls, helping sort donations in the days before the fairs, baking cakes, face painting, creating new games from scratch, helping keep an eye on kids of other volunteers during events, helping pack up afterwards. You’re welcome to bring your babies/toddlers along if you need to!
As well as casual helpers, we are also looking for volunteers who have experience writing grant applications, people willing to join the committee, or take on a role such as treasurer.
What are Friends of Hotspur fundraising for?
We support Hotspur with some little extras, to enhance pupil’s experience of school.
This year we have:
- Purchased school teddies for all new reception starters.
- Funded a portable Sensory Den for the increasing numbers of pupils with additional needs, or those who are feeling dysregulated.
- Covered entertainment hire costs for events such as the Halloween disco/fairs.
- Supported the school to refurbish the school Library.
Previously, FoH fundraising has contributed to purchasing the wooden play structure. We consult with the school leadership team to provide funds for projects the school requires support with and are currently discussing our next exciting venture!
