Friends of Bishop Ramsey (FBR)

FORTHCOMING EVENTS:

Tuesday 8th November 3.15pm-5.30pm  - Preloved Uniform Sale in the Hub                                                                           Lots of items in various sizes at very discounted prices!

We will be holding another Quiz Night in the Autumn Term - date to be announced!

**News**

FBR are delighted to have purchased cameras for the new GCSE Photography course, enabling Year 10 students the opportunity to use the most up to date equipment.

Hello and Welcome

Hello and welcome to ’The Friends of Bishop Ramsey' (otherwise known as 'FBR'). We are a group of parents/carers/teachers who meet informally every 6-8 weeks to discuss and plan fund raising activities such as Quiz Nights, Year 7 Welcome Discos, Fashion Shows, Locker Rental, Pre Loved School Uniform sales, Refreshments at parent evenings; the proceeds of these events are then used to purchase additional resources for the pupils to enhance their education, such as the Sports Mini Bus, Microphones & Stage Screens for Drama Dept, sponsor the Year 11 Prom & Careers Fair, Well-being resources, Outdoor Table Tennis Tables to name a few!

Why do we have The Friends of Bishop Ramsey?

The funds raised by FBR pay for many of the extras that will enhance our children’s learning experience here at Bishop Ramsey. FBR exists to provide closer links between home and school and it is an excellent way to bring staff, parents and friends together socially in support of the school, working towards a common goal while having fun together! FBR introduced a Wish List for school departments & school groups to make bids for items they would like, that will benefit students of Bishop Ramsey, and FBR choose which items they would like to support financially. In the 2018/19 school year, more than £6500 was donated for Wish List items.

Don’t forget, as parents/carers you are already a member of 'FBR', so why not come along? We would love you to join us in fundraising for the benefit of our children. All parents/carers and members of the school community can get involved, even if they only have a small amount of time available, new ideas are always welcome.

Matched Funding

FBR is a registered charity. Many companies will help charities through a Community Matched Giving Scheme, which means the company matches any funds raised by FBR or gives a donation.

Why not ask your HR Dept whether your company operates this scheme or something similar? Let us know if your organisation is willing to support our future events and make FBR’s fundraising even more valuable!

Annual General Meeting (AGM)

FBR’s Annual General meeting is held in Autumn term  in the school atrium. This is an opportunity for all parents/carers to come along and hear in more detail about the events run and funds raised and how the money has been spent. It is also the time when we elect our new committee.

The new Chair for 2022 is Carolyn Thomas and a new committee has been formed.