Welcome to Shacklewell Families PSA

Bringing families together. Supporting our school. Creating opportunities for our children.

Shacklewell Families is the parent and carer association for Shacklewell Primary School. We work alongside the school to help build a welcoming, inclusive and connected community where children and families can thrive.

Every parent and carer at Shacklewell is automatically part of Shacklewell Families, and everyone is welcome to get involved.

What We Do

Throughout the school year, we organise events and activities that bring our community together, create memorable experiences for our children and raise additional funds to support the school.

Our much-loved events include the Christmas Fair, Summer Fair and Halloween Fright Night, alongside cake sales, raffles and other seasonal and community activities.

The money raised through Shacklewell Families helps provide additional resources, activities and opportunities that enrich school life and directly benefit our children.

But Shacklewell Families is about more than fundraising. It is also about building connections between families, strengthening our school community and creating opportunities for parents and carers to play an active part in school life.

What's Coming Up – Term 1

We've got lots planned for the first term and would love to see as many Shacklewell families as possible getting involved.

 Back to School Bake Sale & Uniform Sale
[25 September from 3:30pm, KS1 Playground

Fright Night (Halloween Fair)
16 October, Time TBC

 Christmas Fair
04 December, Time TBC

Keep an eye on school communications for further information about each event, including opportunities to volunteer.

Have an Idea for How We Could Support the School?

Shacklewell Families raises money for our children – and we want our school community to have a say in how that money is used.

If you are a member of staff, parent or carer and have an idea for something that would benefit pupils or the wider Shacklewell school community, you can submit a request for Shacklewell Families to consider funding.

This could include resources, equipment, activities, experiences or improvements that would positively contribute to school life.

All requests will be considered by the Shacklewell Families team, taking into account the benefit to the school community, available funds and our wider funding priorities.

Have an idea? Tell us about it.

COMPLETE OUR FUNDING REQUEST FORM

Your Support in Action

Every cake bought, raffle ticket purchased, event attended, donation made and hour volunteered contributes to what we're able to provide for Shacklewell.

We want families to be able to see what we raise and where the money goes.

What We've Raised

An at-a-glance look at the money raised through Shacklewell Families events and fundraising.

What We've Funded

See how Shacklewell Families funding has been used to support pupils and the wider school community.

We'll continue to share updates so our community can see the difference its support makes.

We Need You!

Could You Help Us Run Shacklewell Families?

Shacklewell Families is organised by parent volunteers, and we need more parents and carers to join the team on a more regular basis.

Putting on events such as Fright Night, the Christmas Fair and Summer Fair takes a lot of behind-the-scenes organisation throughout the year – from planning activities and contacting suppliers to organising volunteers, fundraising and helping things run smoothly on the day.

We're looking for parents and carers who would be willing to become more permanently involved in the Shacklewell Families team and share some of the year-round organising.

You don't need previous PTA experience.

You don't need to know everyone.

And you don't need to do everything.

We're looking for people who are enthusiastic about our school community and can contribute some time, ideas or practical support throughout the year.

The more people we have involved, the more sustainable Shacklewell Families becomes – and the more we can do for our children.

Interested?

Come and speak to Talipha or Leanne (Year 5 parents) or email us at shacklewellfamilies@gmail.com.

Even if you're not ready to join the organising team permanently, we'd still love to hear from parents and carers who can occasionally volunteer at events.

Everyone Is Part of Shacklewell Families

Every Shacklewell parent and carer is automatically part of our community.

You can get involved by volunteering at an event, helping with planning, running a stall, contributing a skill, suggesting an idea, supporting our fundraising or simply coming along with your family and taking part.

You don't need to make a big commitment to make a difference.

Whether you can give us an hour, help at one event or join the team throughout the year, every contribution helps.

Get in Touch

Have an idea, want to volunteer or interested in joining the team?

Email shacklewellfamilies@gmail.com.

Does your employer support local causes?

Did you know that many employers have corporate giving, community funding or matched-funding programmes that allow their employees to support schools, charities and community organisations that matter to them?

Your workplace may offer:

• Matched funding – your employer may match some or all of the money you raise at a Shacklewell Families event.
• Community donations or grants – some organisations have funding pots that employees can nominate local schools or community groups to receive.
• Employee-nominated giving – you may be able to nominate Shacklewell Primary School or Shacklewell Families for a donation.
• Volunteering support – some employers provide paid volunteering days or financial contributions when employees volunteer within their community.
• Donations in kind – businesses may also be able to donate products, equipment, services or prizes that can support our events and fundraising.

Could your workplace help Shacklewell?

We would love parents and carers to check with their employer to see whether they offer any corporate giving, matched funding, community grants or charitable donation schemes.

You can usually find this information through your organisation’s HR team, intranet, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Social Value, ESG or Community Engagement team.

If your employer has a scheme that could support us, please get in touch with Shacklewell Families at shacklewellfamilies@gmail.com. We would be happy to provide further information about the school, our fundraising activities and how donations would benefit our children.

Even a small contribution can make a difference — and there may be funding available through your workplace that simply needs someone to nominate us!

Join the Shacklewell Families Group Chat

Want to know what’s happening with Shacklewell Families?

Scan the QR code to join our group chat and stay connected with other parents and carers across the school.

It’s the best place to:

• Hear about upcoming events and activities
• Find out about volunteering opportunities first-hand
• See where we need an extra pair of hands
• Share ideas and suggestions
• Get involved as much — or as little — as your time allows

There’s no commitment to volunteer at every event. Joining the group simply keeps you in the loop, and you can put your hand up whenever you’re available to help.

Scan the QR code and join us!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Together, we can create an even stronger Shacklewell community and make a positive difference to the experiences of every child at our school.