We have a hardworking Friends of Thamesmead School (FoT) group which meets to discuss and co-ordinate supporting the school with various events and fundraising activities. They are an enthusiastic group of parents and local supporters who are keen to raise as much money as possible to help enhance Thamesmead students’ education experience. Parents are always welcome to get involved. The FoT meets either in school or at the Red Lion a couple of times per term.
Friends of Thamesmead Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfThamesmead
You can reach the Friends of Thamesmead by email here thamesmeadpta@hotmail.co.uk
Pre-loved uniform
The FoT organise the sale of pre-loved uniform and you can enquire about any items that you need via info@thamesmead.surrey.sch.uk
Nearly new blazers, black school jumpers, skirts and logo polo tops can be donated via the main office.
Easyfundraising
It’s very easy to raise money for Thamesmead by joining Easyfundraising at no extra cost to you. When you shop online, via their site, a donation is automatically made to the FoT charity.
This 1 minute video shows just how easy it is
Easyfundraising for Thamesmead
Amazon Smile Fundraising
When shopping online with Amazon, please use the Amazon Smile link to raise funds for the FoT at no extra cost to you. AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support a charity of your choice every time you shop, at no cost to you. AmazonSmile is available at smile.amazon.co.uk on your web browser and can be activated in the Amazon Shopping App for iOS and Android phones. When you shop with AmazonSmile, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as amazon.co.uk, with the added bonus that AmazonSmile will donate a portion of the purchase price to your selected charity.
To use AmazonSmile, simply go to smile.amazon.co.uk . You can also add it as a bookmark to make it even easier. Yes, you use the same account on amazon.co.uk and AmazonSmile. Your shopping cart, Wish List and other account settings are also the same.
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Annual Financial Report
The most recent AGM report can be found here with details of the funds raised and items purchased for the school. All parents are welcome to attend these meetings that are advertised through the Thamesmead Talk newsletter.
Friends of Thamesmead – AGM Minutes November 2023
Friends of Thamesmead – AGM Minutes February 2023
FoTl PTA AGM presentation 2022-23
Friends of Thamesmead – AGM Minutes November 2021
THAMESMEAD PTA CONSTITUTION 2020
Roles of the FoT Committee
Typical events supported or run by Friends of Thamesmead:
Autumn Term
New Parents Events
Providing and serving a buffet for the GCSE presentation evening in November.
Providing/selling refreshments at the Autumn Concert and the Christmas Carol Concert.
Spring Term
Quiz Night
Supporting School plays & productions
Summer Term
The biggest fundraiser of the year: a refreshments stall at the Shepperton Fair in June. This is a very enjoyable day and we need as many volunteers as possible to put a stint in on the stall, throughout the day (setting up, preparing, serving or dismantling) to make the stall a success.
Providing/selling refreshments at the Summer Concerts
Join us now!
If you would like to get involved in supporting the FoT activities, please phone the school office 01932 219400, who can let you know when the next event or meeting is.
All new fundraising ideas are very welcome.