Fundraising

Despite the many achievements of the school, and being prudent and cautious in regard to how we spend our allocated funding, increasingly we struggle financially. Incremental increases in funding in recent years are not sufficient. Costs have increased per se. and funding does not reflect that. There is a mismatch between what things cost in the here and now, and the allocated funding. With this in mind, fundraising has become a priority at Thomas Jones.

Thomas Jones Patron Scheme

In recent years, thanks to a group of loyal parents, a fundraising initiative was implemented called The Thomas Jones Patron Scheme. This involves parents, parents of ex-pupils and some local businesses becoming ‘Patrons’ of Thomas Jones. Each patron has made a donation of £500 or more (one-off, or annually) to help fund school activity.

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all patrons for their generosity and ongoing trust and support. These donations will enable equity, enrichment and high standards of learning to continue for all pupils at Thomas Jones.

Some other parents at the school have expressed an interest in joining the Patrons Scheme, which is wonderful, and if anyone else would like to do the same, please contact Abi Kantoch, Senior Leader, via patron@thomasjones.co.uk.

Local Sponsors

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Following on from last year's donation, local business Lords Building Merchant continue to support Thomas Jones with small scale projects in the grounds which they undertake, both materials and labour, for free. May we take this opportunity to thank Kevin, Stacey, Zara and Managing Director Darren for their generous donation and ongoing support. We are incredibly grateful.

www.lordsbm.co.uk

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Thomas Jones has been set up on easy fundraising to enable people from our school community and any other supporter to raise money for us just by doing their usual online shopping.

If you wish to sign up and help us to raise vital funds, you can click on the link below to set up an account and which will automatically link you to Thomas Jones School:

https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/support-a-good-cause/step-1/?char=275103&invite=fgylxz&referral-campaign=s2s

You will raise donations every time you spend through one of their approved retailers via the easy fundraising website so it just means remembering to access online shopping this way. To do this you can click ‘Add donation Reminder’ at the top of the homepage when logged in, you only need to do this once.

Many thanks to all parents and carers who have already done this, we have already raised some vital funds.

Fundraising Priorities

The list is endless, but below are the priorities, in the here and now.

  • The re-surfacing of the KS1 playground so we can safely install play equipment (previously fundraised for) £20,000
  • Peripatetic Music lessons £5,000
  • Replacement trikes, bikes and scooters for the Early Years (10 in total) £1500
  • Landscaping and repair work in the EYFS playground at a cost of £10,000

Donating

If you would like to make a donation outside of a planned fundraising event then do get in touch with Abi Kantoch, Senior Leader, at patron@thomasjones.co.uk.