Friends PTA

Welcome to the Friends of Wendell Park. We are the Friends-Parent-Teacher Associate (PTA) at the school. We are a registered charity run entirely by volunteers. We raise money for the school and have fun while we do it!

The money we raise funds fabulous extras for the children whilst building our school community for the better.

All parents, carers and school staff are automatically members. Please get involved however and whenever you can. From clicking a couple of links when you do your online shopping to running a - get involved, everyone is welcome! Have an idea for an enrichment or fundraising activity? Have a burning issue close to your heart you'd like the PTA to know about?

How to volunteer

The FOWP is run entirely on a voluntary basis. Any and all help you can give is really welcome and valued. The PTA is welcoming and inclusive - it is a great way to get to know other parents, teachers and the school better. We ALWAYS need volunteers to help plan and run events so please volunteer. Ask your class rep for details of how to join the FOWP WhatsApp, keep an eye out for emails from FOWP, or find a trustee (listed below) in the playground!

Meet-Ups

We hold regular meet-ups (when possible) at the school and in the local area. These are a chance for parents to meet up and plan PTA activities.

Everyone is welcome to attend our Annual General Meeting where we nominate and vote in trustees, report on the year, plan for the year ahead, and decide our priorities.

Learn more: Read our 2023 - 2024 Annual Report

Donate

DONATE TODAY via CAF donation platform Friends of Wendell Park is a registered charity number 1109928, our mission is: To advance the education of pupils in the school in particular by developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school; engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils.

Find us on the Charity Commission register: FRIENDS OF WENDELL PARK - 1109928

Make a one off or regular donation via our CAF Donate platform. Because we are a charity, we can claim GiftAid; eligible donations are increased by 25% by the government.

DONATE TODAY. We try to keep our events accessible, fun and affordable so donations are very important to our fundraising. With just £2 per month per family, we could raise £10,000 per year for extras for the school! Please consider making a regular donation<donation details>.

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Sponsorship from Cow and Co London Estate Agents

Help raise sponsorship from Cow & Co London Estate Agents The Friends of Wendell Park and Wendell Park Primary School are delighted to be sponsored by Cow and Co London Estate Agents who provide a monthly donation. In return, families and friends offer to have an advertising board outside their homes. If you would be happy to have one of these boards outside your home, or you know someone in the local area who would be able to support this, please contact thefriendsofwendellpark@gmail.com

Friends of Wendell Park Committee

Friends Committee appointed at the AGM

Chair - Henrietta Dale
Secretary - Sylvie Glossop
Treasurer - Abi Spurway

Trustees

Emma Blijdenstein
Henrietta Dale (Chair)
Sylvie Glossop (Secretary)
Olena O'Leary
Charlette Saunders
Abi Spurway (Treasurer)
Carla Stanke

Friends of Wendell Park Committee and Trustees FOWP trustees and committee help guide the charity’s vision, fulfill our legal obligations as a charity, keep things running smoothly, and support fun, meaningful activities for families. Getting involved—whether as a trustee or hands-on volunteer—helps build a warm, inclusive school community. You don't have to be a trustee to get involved or have ideas but we always welcome new trustees. It's a great opportunity to support the school and gives an insight into how charities run. We are really grateful to all our trustees.