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How two PTAs discovered that by making the most of their volunteers' skills they could reap greater rewards
The end of the academic year is a time to sort out, wrap up and celebrate. Follow our to-do list to make sure you'll be coming back to a prepared PTA come September
It's AGM season but not as we've ever known it. We round up what you may or may not be able to do in order to comply with the guidelines.
Online communication can be complicated. Joe Clarke from the UK Safer Internet Centre takes us through the pros and cons of operating PTA social media accounts.
How to introduce eco-awareness through your PTA.
Small changes to make a big difference in your PTA.
With schools closed, we've gathered together the free resources available to support home learning. We will update this page as often as we can.
With schools closing, many trusted subscriptions companies are offering free trials of their products to support home learning. We will update this page as often as we can.
Whether you're an experienced chair or a PTA newbie, you're sure to have the odd query on charity registration and governance.
Make your PTA meetings a success and encourage more people to attend
A lot of time and effort goes into raising funds for the PTA pot, but when it comes to spending it, how do you go about it?
The Charity Finance Group (CFG) answer queries on charity banking for PTAs.
Frazzled about the upcoming AGM, or want to learn more about what an EGM is?
Everything a PTA needs to know about planning an Annual General Meeting (AGM)
The school and PTA both have the same core interest, so how can you work together to become a stronger unit?
...to feel frustrated/angry/unappreciated?! Don't worry, you're not alone. We asked counsellor Rona Waldon-Saunders for her advice on some common PTA gripes.
The team behind PTA+ has set up 60 local PTA groups to bring neighbouring committees together.
Generally speaking, all committee members are trustees of a PTA, so what responsibilities do they have? Neal Green, Senior Policy Advisor at the Charity Commission, explains...
How diligent are you about looking after parents' contact details?
We've spoken to the Fundraising Regulator and the Information Commission's Office (ICO) to find out what GDPR means for PTAs.
As one of the largest social media platforms, we've found Facebook is the favourite of our PTA+ community. But how can you make it work for your PTA?
How virtual posters can publicise your PTA events
Good succession planning is vital to the ongoing success of your PTA.
Whether you're stepping down or you're losing some key members of your committee, the health of your association depends on a smooth transition.
Here's what you need to know about your Annual General Meeting...
But what are the responsibilities of the 'chair', 'treasurer' and 'secretary'?
Breaking down roles gives more people the chance to take part, and is especially helpful when you're struggling to find volunteers.
Kick-start your year of organisation with our fundraising guide.
We asked PTA co-chairs to explain why sharing responsibilities works for them.
While holding work meetings and social get-togethers online has become the norm for many of us, would it work for your PTA?
Covid-19 forced PTAs to cancel events and put plans on hold. We look at what's happened since then and what steps PTAs can take to get back up and running.
When do PTA volunteers need to have DBS checks? We asked the team at Safe Network for their advice.
PTA events are a fantastic way to bring people together while raising funds, but unfortunately, this doesn't make them immune to dishonesty and risk.
Say goodbye to bad buys with our ultimate guide to PTA purchases.
Prioritise your tasks your get your PTA fundraising off to a flying start this autumn.
PTAs can find themselves under pressure to take on multiple projects and ideas.
If you lack formal training or extensive experience, it can be hard to know what's best for your PTA. Fortunately, there are people who do this for a living. Carol Rogerson talks to some charity pros about what works for them
As a fundraiser, Lucy Gower soon discovered that storytelling was her most powerful tool. She explains how PTAs can develop their storytelling skills to make change happen
Widen the net when recruiting volunteers and take advantage of the valuable skills available in your community.
