The Friends of St. Pauls (FOSP)
The Friends of St. Pauls (FOSP)
The Friends of St Paul’s (FOSP) primary focus is to help enhance the quality of our children's educational experience, build a strong community and make memories! We do this through organising events and activities to raise funds. As a parent or carer of a child at St Paul’s C of E Primary School you are automatically a member of FOSP and so we welcome you to support FOSP and the school in the following areas:
- to help and support at FOSP events throughout the academic year
- to attend FOSP meetings and contribute to ideas regarding how funds can be raised
- to make suggestions and decisions on how the money is used to benefit school
- raise money while you shop using EasyFundraising and Amazon Smile (details below)
2023/2024
In 2023/24, FOSP raised over £6,500 through the generous donations and support of the school community, our fundraising events included
- Quiz night
- Sausage sizzle
- Christmas Fair, raffle and cards
- Smarties Challenge
- Film night
- School Disco
- Scarecrow Trail
- 150 Years Tote bags
- Summer fair
Look out for our news and updates in the school newsletter, Facebook (Friends of St Paul’s School) and X: @FOSPYork. We’ll also try and keep you informed with emails and WhatsApp but please feel free to contact us or come along to a meeting to find out more – everyone is welcome!
We look forward to working with you.
Team FOSP
Email: fospyork@gmail.com
Social Media:
Facebook: Friends of St Paul’s School
X: @FOSPYork
Here is a really easy way to help FOSP if you are doing any online shopping:
easyfundraising
easyfundraising is a website that partners with over 7,000 brands who will donate part of what you spend to a cause of your choice. It won't cost you any extra. The cost is covered by the brand.
Brands pay a commission because when you start your shop from the easyfundraising website or app, they can see when it originated from. If you make a purchase, a commission is generated, and that is turned that into a donation to FOSP - easy!
How it works:
- Visit https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/
- Search for Friends of St Pauls – York
- Click support this cause
- Create an account and raise money as you online shop!
Registered Charity No: 1111254
Meeting Minutes
Emma Ryder – Co-Chair of FOSP
Hi, my name is Emma, and I have a little boy in Class 1. School life still seems very new to me, so when the opportunity came up to join the FOSP team, I couldn't refuse. They have given so much to the children during my sons first year, and I'm excited to see what else we can do for them! The school, teachers, and volunteers really make it an amazing place to be.
Erin Symonds - Co-Chair
I have two children at St Paul’s in classes 1 and 2 and decided to join FOSP after seeing how much they benefit from the extra funding it provides. I’m new to the role this year so I’m hoping for lots of help from the school community to make sure St Paul’s can continue to go above and beyond for all the children.
Emma Lowen - Secretary
Hi, I’m Emma! I’m the proud mum of two amazing girls, Annabelle and Juliette, who attend St. Paul’s. I’m also the secretary of the Friends of St. Paul’s (FOSP), where I get to channel my inner event planner. I really love it especially when you can see the benefits the fundraising activities have on the children and the school.
By day, I’m the Head of Customer Communications at Aviva. My job is a whirlwind of meetings, emails, and more meetings. If you see a blur dashing around, that’s probably me! But honestly, I thrive on it and wouldn’t have it any other way. When I’m not juggling work and family life, I’m volunteering with Citizens Advice as their marketing strategy consultant, baking or crafting. We love cake and glitter in our house!
