Fundraising
Opportunities Fund
As we continue to nurture our students' growth, we recognise the importance of extracurricular activities, school trips, and other enriching experiences. These opportunities play a vital role in their overall development. However, we understand that financial constraints can sometimes limit access to these experiences for some families within our school community.
To ensure that every student has the chance to participate fully in all aspects of school life, we are launching the Opportunities Fund. This fund will be used to support students who may otherwise be unable to afford the costs associated with:
- School trips
- Extracurricular activities
- Educational equipment
- Uniforms
Example Costs:
- Chromebook: £400
- DofE Bronze trip: £300
- Theatre Wicked Trip: £40
- Theme Park End of Year trip: £40
- Revision guides: £9
- Set texts: £8
- Tie: £65
Your generous contribution, no matter the size, will make a significant difference to the lives of our students. By coming together as a community, we can create a more equitable and inclusive learning environment for all.
How to Donate:
You can make one-off or contributions via ParentPay.
Additional Support:
If you are aware of any businesses or organisations that might be interested in supporting the Opportunities Fund through corporate sponsorships or donations, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Thank you for your continued support and commitment to our school community. Together, we can ensure that every student has the opportunity to thrive.
Yours sincerely,
Simon Jones
Headteacher
Friends of Cottesloe
Raising funds to enrich every student’s learning experience by bringing together the wider community
If you would like to join our PTA please fill in this Google Form https://bit.ly/TCSPTFA. If you would like any further information about being a Committee Member, please email the PTA email address foc@cottesloe.bucks.sch.uk.
About the Friends of Cottesloe
The Friends of Cottesloe School is a group of parents and teachers who organise events throughout the year in order to raise extra funding for the school and its students. Funds are raised in many ways, from catering at sporting events, and refreshments at open evenings and performances, to arranging social occasions for students and parents. Amongst the many ways we have been able to help the school, FoC has purchased laptops, mini-buses, sports equipment and outdoor classrooms, and contributed towards trips and visits!
With your support, we hope to fund more great projects and equipment from which our students can benefit. The team would love to hear from parents who would like to contribute to the work FoC does. If regular commitment is not possible, there is a 'Helping Hands' list where you may be notified when extra help is required. Do get in touch if you can offer your support in any way.
Bank Details
If you would like to donate directly to the Friends of Cottesloe here are the bank details:
Lloyds
Friends of Cottesloe
Sort Code: 30-14-71
Account Number: 09942966
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Matched Funding - Can You Help?
Did you know that many large employers offer 'matching donations' to schools and charitable organisations where their employees help in fundraising? Employees do not need to do all of the fundraising themselves nor be committee members, and we can provide you with some very easy ways in which to raise this money. So, if you work for HBOS, Abbey or any other large employer and you want to make a difference to your child's education, please contact the Friends of Cottesloe.
If you would like to make a donation, please click here.
Registered Charity Info
Registered Charity: 1122404