About Us

The PTFA for St Mary Redcliffe Primary is a Parent Teacher Friends Association which was established in 2014. Our aim is to provide additional resources, experiences and opportunities for children at SMRP, through fundraising, events and volunteering. We are a group of dedicated parents, carers and teachers who want to make a difference to the school and its pupils. We are passionate about bringing our school community together, creating friendly and inclusive social events and instigating projects that enhance the primary school experience for all our families. 

PTFA Elected Members

PTFA Chair

Polly Courtney

Treasurer

Tamla Willie

Secretary

Cat Shanahan

Volunteer Members

Kaye Cousins

Jennie Smith

Aylie Cooke

Holly Oldfield

Lucy Croft

Linda Stone

Rebecca Kishtainy

Celia Wright

Class Reps

Reception

Karla

Year 1

Kaye, Dee

Year 2

Holly, Lucy, Cat

Year 3

Jennie, Celia

Year 4

Karla, Holly

Year 5

Lucy, Celia, Jennie, Linda

Year 6

Nat

Summary of Accounts 

Treasurer Account Activity Report 7-11-24

Current Balance: £18,011.68 (+£55 petty cash)

 

Ringfenced funds:

  • STEM Grant (£500) £23.94 remaining – unspent
  • Garden Project (2023 & 2024 income) - £3204.96 unspent
  • ‘Friendship Circle’ - £305.91 allocated from Eid Proceeds
  • ‘Friendship Circle’ - £3894.09 allocated from general funds
  • Theatre Trip – (£1500) £36 remaining, allocated from general funds
  • Birmingham Coach Fare for Singing Event- £400 allocated from general funds
  • Sensory Playground Structure - £2000 allocated from Robert Hall Foundation Grant 
  • History topic boxes ~ £1500  ringfenced from general funds
  • Year 6 end of year (£238)

 

Total ringfenced funds: £10,102.90

 

Unallocated funds: £7,908.78

 

Income since last update 

  • School lottery £32.70
  • Monthly donations £45
  • Other Donations £99

 

Expenditure since last update (event expenses currently included) 

  • Gardening expenses (from ringfenced money) £43 
  • Winter Fair expenses (used) £138.23 (not used) £261
  • Great Run - £1,125

 

Expected Future Income Activity:

Winter Fair - £723.23

Theatre grant - £850                                    

Asda Rewards ~ £500

School lottery ~ £ 20       

Monthly donations ~ £50pm 

Discos ~ £500

Book at Bedtime ~£100                                         

Easter Eggstravaganza ~£500           

Cake sales - £

Summer Fair ~ £1800     

Fun Run ~ £2500             

 

Expected Future Expenditure: 

Gromit Unleashed ~ £500                                                   

Coach Trip ~ £400

Breakfast Club Board Games ~ £50

History topic boxes ~ £1500 tbc –  ringfenced

New urn for PTA ~ £70

Light for PTFA storage

The Great Fun Run (minis) £400 per person

 

We have membership and event insurance through ParentKind