Supporting our children, bringing our community together.

Registered charity number: 1205396

Welcome to the Friends of St Mary’s, the parent/teacher association of St Mary’s Catholic Primary School.

All parents and carers automatically become members when their child joins the school. Together, we organise events, raise funds and help provide additional resources and experiences that enrich our children’s time at St Mary’s.

Our work reflects the school’s mission: Love God, Love Others, Love Ourselves.

What we do

The Friends bring children, families and staff together while strengthening the links between home, school and parish.

Through our fundraising and community events, we aim to:

• Support children’s education through additional equipment, resources and experiences.
• Help make school life enjoyable and memorable for every child.
• Give families opportunities to meet, build friendships and enjoy being part of our school community.

Could your employer match your fundraising?

Your support could go even further through employer match funding.

Some employers offer schemes that match money their employees raise or donate to an eligible charity. Depending on the scheme, helping at a Friends’ fundraising event could unlock an additional contribution for our children.

For example, if an eligible fundraising activity raises £200 and an employer agrees to match it pound for pound, the charity could receive £400 in total.

How to get involved

1. Ask your HR or community giving team whether your employer offers match funding.

2. Check whether Friends of St Mary’s Chingford qualifies, whether approval is needed in advance and what evidence is required.

3. Contact the Friends before the event so we can coordinate your involvement and any supporting information.

4. Follow your employer’s application process and deadlines.

Each employer’s scheme has its own rules, limits and eligibility requirements.

Information to share with your employer

• Registered charity name: Friends of St Mary’s Chingford
• Charity number: 1205396
• School supported: St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Chingford
• Contact: fosmchingford@outlook.com
• Gov.uk Link: https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5227507/contact-information

Please contact us if your employer needs further information or documentation to consider an application.

Get involved

Every contribution of time, ideas or support is appreciated. You could help at an event, offer a useful skill, suggest a fundraising idea or introduce us to a business willing to help.

You do not need to commit to a regular role to make a difference.

Become a class representative

Class representatives help share Friends’ messages, promote events, pass on ideas and coordinate support from their class. Two representatives can share the role.

If you would like to become a representative or find out more, we would love to hear from you.

Contact the Friends

For volunteering, fundraising, business support or employer match funding enquiries, please email:

fosmchingford@outlook.com

Thank you for helping us create opportunities and happy memories for the children of St Mary’s.

Friends of St Mary’s Chingford — registered charity number 1205396.