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Co-Chair Chantelle Edwards
Co-Chair Joni Hillman
Treasurer Doug Renwick
Committee member Isabelle Wood
Committee member Lindsey Wales
SEND Rep Libby Sarsfield
Diversity & Inclusion Rep Shereen Davis
Contact us:
Email FriendsofBelham@gmail.com or speak to one of our committee members.
We'd love to collect a list of skills and equipment, professional and amateur, that could be drawn upon for our events - everything from face painters to access to a van, from musicians to carpenters and bakers - please drop us an email if you can help in any way.
Friends of Belham is a registered charity, number 1168767. The committee are the trustees of the charity and are elected annually by the members at an AGM. The constitution, accounts, and annual reports may be requested for inspection by any member.
Everything you need to know about Friends of the Belham (FoB)
What is FoB?
Friends of the Belham (FoB) is a registered charity (no. 1168767) run by parents and carers to:
- Raise funds to support our school and enhance the education and experience of all pupils;
- Organise community events to bring the school community together.
All parents and carers are automatically members of FoB, (as are teaching and non-teaching staff). FoB is run by a small elected committee of volunteers who organise and run events, distribute funds to school projects and fulfill our charitable obligations.
A new committee is elected every November at the AGM but we are always looking for volunteers throughout the year. If you’d like to help out please email us.
FoB keeps the Belham community up to date on its activities through the weekly Friends’ Friendly e-bulletin, website updates, posters and class WhatsApp groups.
Events
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How can I support FoB?
In addition to attending FoB events and volunteering your time to help out, there are other ways you can support FoB and contribute to our fundraising (often with minimal effort required!)
Uniform labels
These two companies give FoB a commission on every purchase. Labels have been tried and tested and are proven to survive the washing machine!
Quote code 105032 at checkout to raise 24% commission for FoB.
Quote code 36250 at checkout to raise 15% commission for FoB.
Sign up for Easy Fundraising and a percentage of your online shopping from over 7,000 retailers will go to FoB.
If you're using Koru Kids for childcare use the code SC1BELHAM in the 'How did you hear about us?' section and £50 each will go to FoB and your account.
Company match funding
FoB is registered with Benevity so if your employer offers company match funding you may be able to get them to match your donations or fundraising to FoB.
FoB Crockery Loans
Have you got a party coming up? Why not hire crockery from FoB. We have a decent stock of cups and plates that can be loaned out for an optional donation.
Committee
Co-Chair Chantelle Edwards
Co-Chair Joni Hillman
Treasurer Doug Renwick
Committee member Isabelle Wood
Committee member Lindsey Wales
SEND Rep Libby Sarsfield
Diversity & Inclusion Rep Shereen Davis
How does FoB support the school?
Over the academic year 2022-23, FoB raised an incredible £26,000! Funding was allocated to a wide range of school projects and activities, including:
- The new school library
- Musical instruments and their repair
- Theatre trips
- Before school sports clubs
- Y6 performance
- SEND equipment
- Essential classroom resources
- The inaugural Meet, Mingle & Munch event
- School flowerbed planting
- Sports Day lollies and medals
- A subsidy for Leavers’ hoodies and yearbooks
- Fencing for the Y1 playground
For more information on our income and expenditure, please see the Annual Report 2022-23.
In this academic year we have already funded:
- New computers for pupils
- Upgrades to the main playground toilets
- Repairs to the Reception playground equipment
- Reading and phonics resources
- A separate fridge so the kitchen can now offer halal school lunches
- SEND community trips
- Theatre trips
Policies
FoB believes that we should champion ethical behaviour and apply our values in any activity we undertake, in addition to meeting our legal and regulatory requirements. Our ethical policy sets out FoB's values and provides a framework of ethical standards through which we will assess business partnerships, procurement, funding, and proposed events/activities. This document covers, among other things, inclusiveness, sustainability, and how we interact with our supporters and with the school.
WhatsApp Guidelines
Class WhatsApp groups are a very useful and efficient way for parents and carers to communicate with each other and for FoB to share information relevant to the school and the community.
To help parents and carers to manage and navigate these groups, please read and observe our WhatsApp guidelines.
