Friends of Prendergast School Association
Giving small amounts of time makes a big difference
FOPSA is our parent-run charity that supports extra-curricular music and theatre collaborations, enrichment days, clubs and in-school events, and educational trips for Prendergast students.
£15k
What we raise in a typical year
£40k
Our target to raise £40,000 a year by 2030
100%
Goes back into funding extra-curricular projects for the students
What we do
We're a school community working together
We fundraise
From fairs to sponsored events, we find effective ways to raise money for the school.
We fund and support
We help create opportunities, resources and experiences that enrich school life.
We bring people together
We bring parents, carers and the wider school community together which makes everyone feel part of things.
A little help goes a long way
There’s something for everyone
You can join the team, choose one role or simply lend a hand when you can. There’s no pressure to do everything.
Look for bids & grants
Flexible work, behind the scenes
Apply for grants
A project at a time
Source raffle prizes
A few hours each year
Support through shopping
How we raise funds
Christmas trees
We're selling premium-grade Christmas trees for collection at the Winter Fair on Saturday 5 December, courtesy of The Tree Amigos. 50 percent of each tree sale funds extra-curricular experiences for students. Trees must be ordered in advance via a payment link and can be collected at the fair (sometimes outside these hours).
Online winter raffle
Our raffle supports the Prendergast School Winter Fair, one of our core fundraising activities, which takes place this year on Saturday, 5 December 2026. Hosted on Raffall.com, it raises around £1,500 for the school, thanks to generous prize donations from supporters.
Sponsored 3-Peaks Challenge
FOPSA raised over £2600 for the DT department in 2025-6 through its sponsored 3-Peaks Challenge, funding 3D printers, cameras and a printing press. The 3-Peaks Challenge 2027 will walk again next spring.
Together, we enhance school life for students and families
FOPSA provides students with as many supplementary educational opportunities as possible during their time at Prendergast School. We work closely with the school and teachers to fund valuable projects each academic year.
Friends of Prendergast School Association · Parent-led, community-powered. Charity Number: 1051682