Friends of Dobcross School (FODS) aim to:

• Arrange events and activities that raise funds for equipment and projects in school to enhance the education of the pupils.
• Organise social events for the enjoyment of the pupils, their families and the wider community.
• Develop effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school.

Throughout the academic year, Friends of Dobcross School (FODS) arranges a variety of events which raise money for school funds and just as importantly enable pupils, parents, and teachers to have some fun together.
The activities that are held during the year include something for parents/carers as well as the children. They generally include an annual Christmas Fair and Disco, an Easter Egg Hunt, and Summer Festival plus a number of one-off events. In previous years we have held a Swing Ball, Comedy Evening and Fashion Show. All the events rely on the generous support of parents/carers and everyone is most welcome to participate in whichever way they prefer.
Friends of Dobcross School (FODS) are a registered charity, this allows us to apply for Gift Aid, which can earn us an extra 28.2p in every pound donated and makes it easier to apply for grants and match funding.

What do we spend money on?
 
Friends of Dobcross School (FODS) have raised many thousands of pounds, which over the years has been spent on improving equipment and resources to enhance our children’s education and school facilities. Money raised is for the ‘extras’ not provided for by the school budget, that make our children’s learning experiences so much more fulfilling and exciting School usually has ‘wish list’ of items that the school would like to purchase. Sometimes this will be as a result of the children asking for something; at other times it will be for resources to improve a particular area of the curriculum or school environment.
We always endeavour to spend our funds in ways that will benefit all our children across all areas of the school and curriculum.

FODS usually meet once at month at The Swan in Dobcross at 8pm. Everyone is welcome.  Please see our FODS Facebook page for dates of up and coming meetings and events.


Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) is held in October each year, and this is an opportunity for all parents to come along and hear in more detail about events run and funds raised, and how the money has been spent. It is also the occasion when we elect our new committee.


There are lots of ways you can help and support Friends of Dobcross School (FODS). Offering to help before events or at other times during the year is so valuable – it really is a case of ‘many hands make light work’. It doesn’t matter if you can’t help on a regular basis, or even if you can’t come into school. There are always little jobs that can be done from home if you have half an hour to spare e.g. wrapping gifts, preparing raffle tickets etc. We really couldn’t achieve what we do without our unseen army of helpers.

If you feel able and have time to spare, you can join our Committee and help plan events. If you have a business, you could donate a prize for our Grand Prize Draw. If you have any contacts or skills we could use please let us know, anything is valuable to us. Please let us know if you can help by contacting dobcrossfods@gmail.com or by speaking to a member of the group:
Jane Bell, Louise Glendinning, Karen Hill, Kirsty Jones and Helen Taylor
How can I help FODS raise funds for school?
 
Why not come along to one of our events, raise money as you shop online, or join the school lottery? Every penny counts!

Events for your diary
Easter Egg Hunt – Friday 27th March 2020
Summer Fete – Saturday 20th June 2020
Look out for more details coming soon!

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