By Heather Park


MANAGING YOUR PTA – Support from business


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Business support


In need of raffle prizes, volunteers or a financial boost? Support is easy to find, if you know where to look – and we do!


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umerous companies operate Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) schemes whereby they


contribute to the local communities in which they operate. The aid available can be split into three categories: product donations, volunteering and funding. So whether you’re in need of a prize hamper for your  to paint classrooms or plant the school allotment, we’ve compiled a list of philanthropic businesses that offer support to schools.


Hints and tips


Schemes may be subject to specific requirements and can operate differently throughout the country, so check that you qualify


before you invest time in applying. Bear in mind that many of these schemes are offered on a branch- by-branch basis, and may be down


to the manager’s discretion. Remember that companies are often inundated with pleas for support, so not all requests can


be fulfilled. We’ve heard plenty of success stories from our PTA+ community though, so it is always


worth applying! Don’t see the support you were after listed here? That doesn’t mean it’s not on offer. If you don’t ask you don’t get! And if you’ve worked with a company and know of schemes that we’ve missed, please let us know! You can email the team at editorial@pta.co.uk.


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