Our Status: Registered Charity
The SJS PTFA (Stamford Junior School Parents', Teachers and Friends Association) is now a registered charity that reports its finances to the Charity Commission.
Committee Members
All elected committee members (The Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer and Secretary) automatically become trustees of the charity and have a legal duty to ensure that the charity acts lawfully and is managed properly.
It is not a legal requirement for year group reps or volunteers at any of the PTFA events to become a committee member.
Charitable Objectives
Through the PTFA's fundraising events, its objective is to advance the education of pupils in Stamford Junior School, in particular by:
- Developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school and;
- Engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils.
Charity Annual General Meeting (AGM)
The SJS PTFA holds a yearly AGM where the trustees report to members on the charity's performance, finances and future plans. This also will usually involve electing new trustee/committee members.
In addition to the AGM, the SJS PTFA also holds two meetings a term where parents can connect, hear updates on future events and ideas are shared on how PTFA funds could be spent to best enhance the education of the SJS children.
See our Meetings page for more information on the agenda and minutes from the SJS PTFA's previous meetings and when the next meeting is scheduled.