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Fitzharrys School Association
Fitzharrys School Association
The Fitzharrys School Association (FSA) is a committee of parents, carers and staff, similar to the PTA group you may have supported at your child’s primary school. The FSA is a registered charity which aims to raise money and increase funds for the provision of new school resources, and to bring together the school community help foster good relationships and have some fun!
Fundraising
The money raised by the FSA improves our children's educational opportunities and school experience. Fundraising allows Fitzharrys to offer the 'extras' which are so important in a school and not covered by existing funds.
Our regular fundraisers include: Giant Jumble Sales, Easter Hamper Draws, Quiz Nights, Christmas Tree Sales, Raffles, and many more! We are supported by our wonderfully generous school community who, either by joining the committee, volunteering, baking cakes, or attending events with a pocketful of pennies, help the FSA reach its fundraising goals.
How can you get involved?
All parents, carers and staff are automatically Members of the Association and there is an open invitation to attend FSA Committee meetings. Meetings are advertised by school email, in our newsletters, and on this web page (see drop down tab below). We are always very happy to welcome new faces and are very grateful for volunteers to help at events.
For more of an introduction to the FSA, please read our Welcome newsletter below:
FSA committee meetings are held approximately once a term to talk about fundraising ideas and plan events. They usually last around 60-90min.
The next FSA committee meeting will be held on Tuesday 12th January 2027, 7:30pm in the Fitzharrys School library.
All parents, carers and staff are Members of the Association and very welcome to all FSA meetings - newcomers especially so! If you plan to attend a meeting, please email our FSA Clerk, Mrs Holt at [email protected] so we know to expect you.
There is no pressure to sign up for a committee role or lead in the organisation of a fundraiser, but all ideas and offers are welcome! The FSA committee look forward to welcoming you to our meetings.
We welcome donations of any size—every single penny makes a real difference. If you are a UK taxpayer, please remember to tick the Gift Aid box at checkout; it boosts your donation at no extra cost to you!
Thank you so much for your support and generosity—we are truly grateful for anything you are able to give.
Newsletters
Read our newsletters for more information on everything FSA!
The Fitzharrys School Association primarily uses aFacebookpage (@FSAnews) for communicating all our latest news on fundraising aims, activities and events to the Fitzharrys community, so follow us there to hear all about what the FSA is working on and help us share our fundraising goals!
CHRISTMAS TREES FOR SALE!
We hold an annual Christmas Tree Sale school fundraiser, offering premium, freshly cut, Nordmann Firs, known for their fullness, fragrance, and lasting freshness. We have had excellent feedback on the quality, shape and value of our trees from our buyers and hope you will become another satisfied customer this Christmas!
Find out more about our Christmas Tree Sales here.
FUNDRAISING FOCUS 2026-27
Every year, the Fitzharrys School Association sets an exciting new fundraising goal.
Over the past few years, your support has helped us install 15 new picnic benches, a new Main Hall projector, and vibrant Wall Art across the school: in Reception, Maths, Humanities, English, Modern Foreign Languages, and more!
This year, we are setting our sights on raising £85,000 to upgrade our indoor and outdoor sports court surfaces! We are aiming to achieve this through a combination of grant applications, online fundraising campaigns, and in-person fundraising events.
These courts are in urgent need of renewal. Upgrading them will transform PE lessons and sports clubs for our students, while creating a top-tier facility for the wider community to enjoy. Furthermore, modernised courts will help Fitzharrys attract more community hires, generating vital revenue to reinvest back into the school.
Thank you so much to all our FSA supporters for helping us reach these inspiring goals—we couldn't do it without you!
JUSTGIVING
Supporting Fitzharrys School just got easier!
We are excited to announce that the Fitzharrys School Association now has an official JustGiving page - visit it here:
Making a donation to support our school community and enhance our students' learning environment is now faster and more convenient than ever. Plus, if you are a UK taxpayer, you can boost your support by enabling Gift Aid—adding an extra 25% on top of your donation, at absolutely no extra cost to you!
The FSA is currently running two JustGiving campaigns:
Please note - funds raised through the Fun Run campaign will be split 50/50 between the FSA, and Muscular Dystrophy UK - the charity that organises the Bidwells Fun Run.
Every contribution, big or small, makes a real difference to our school projects and student activities. Thank you for your continued generosity and support!
The FSA 200 Club
The FSA 200 Club is a monthly lottery draw that is run by the Fitzharrys School Association (FSA) to raise money for Fitzharrys School, particularly for larger projects which will benefit the greatest number of students.
FSA 200 Club: Application Details
Application to join the FSA 200 Club lottery is possible at any time of the academic year. Anyone over the age of 18 can buy shares. Each share is sold at £5.00 per month, payable by Standing Order.
The size of the prize money awarded will depend on the number of shares sold, but if all 200 shares are sold, there will be 3 prizes each month of £250, £100 & £50. The total prize money will equate to 50% of the total monthly 200 Club income, with the other 50% going to the FSA towards current fundraising goals.
Please note: monthly prizes will be reduced proportionately and in line with the percentages indicated when the total number of shares sold is fewer than 200. When the total number of shares sold is less than 100, prize money will be split into two prizes only. First prize will be 30% of the 200 Club monthly income, and second prize will be 20%. This still equates to 50% of the total monthly 200 Club income.
Please read our FSA 200 Club Application for more information.
