Fundraising at Gledhow

There’s no easy way to put it - currently, Gledhow does not attract enough money from central and local government to cover what we need to spend in order to provide the best teaching, learning and support for our children. Many schools up and down the country are in a similar position, and unfortunately, it doesn’t look as though the situation is likely to change any time soon.

Gledhow school leaders and governors are working hard to take actions to reduce unnecessary spending and seek new revenue streams, and are now looking for new, innovative and sustainable ways to raise further income for various school projects. We would love for parents/carers to join in and support the school’s efforts by contributing in any/all of the following ways:

1. Share your ideas...

If you have a brilliant idea that you think we should be exploring, please let us know by emailing your ideas. We are open to any and all ideas, so please don’t hold back! Please return your ideas  by 5pm on Friday 18th October. (We are happy to hear ideas throughout the year – but this date is related to the start of our task and finish group.) ballchingovernor@gledhowschool.org

2. Join or support the PSA...

The Parent/Staff Association do a brilliant job at raising thousands of pounds for school each year, and they work tirelessly to organise, manage and staff the various fundraisers in the calendar. The PSA are always looking for new members to help share ideas and support events.

Please contact gledhowpsa@hotmail.co.uk

https://www.gledhow.leeds.sch.uk/leeds/primary/gledhow/site/pages/parentinformation/psa/whoweare

3. Join the Income Generation Task & Finish group...

Governors are keen to explore ways of increasing school's revenue to secure sustainable and long-term funding solutions for the school. Specifically, in the first instance, we are keen to raise additional funds to further enhance our curriculum offer, and to offer specific pupil enhancement activities and experiences. We are therefore seeking people to be part of a year-long Income Generation Task & Finish Group. The group will meet once per half term, to discuss progress toward its outcomes and set specific actions to be undertaken by individuals in the group.

For Terms of Reference and further details - please see seperate document below. To apply please see the application form below - this can be completed online, saved and emailed or printed and submitted to the school office marked for the attention of Ben Allchin. All applications must be submitted to ballchingovernor@gledhowschool.org by 5pm on Friday 18th October 2019.  

Thank you for your help!