To help provide more information and ideas for our PTA members, we run a series of webinars. If you missed out, don’t worry — we’ve recorded them all, so you can watch them below.
If there’s a topic you’d like us to cover, please do let us know by emailing us at [email protected]
National PTA Week 2023
Why a PTA Matters – and why your school deserves one
PTAs are the backbone of every school’s fundraising, but they are so much more than that. Join us to find out about the impact a PTA has on a school, why your school deserves one, and how to set one up.
The Charity Commission for England and Wales
Whether you want to know why your PTA should register as a charity, the process to take or your already registered but have a burning question. Join us as Neil Poole from the Charity Commission for England and Wales walks us through everything you need to know.
Reinvigorate your PTA
Whether you’re restarting a PTA, or just stuck in a rut, we have everything you need to get your PTA centre stage and raising those funds once again!
Governance
Whether your PTA has been running for years, or only recently started up, you may have questions about best practice. This short training series will answer your questions and give a greater understanding of the steps you can take to effectively give shape and structure to your PTA.
Fundraising in these times
Fundraising is the backbone of every PTA, but in the current climate you may need to adapt your activities to maintain and grow your fundraising efforts. These sessions will include everything, from event planning to adapting your approach to fundraising, as well as overcoming perceived and real barriers to engaging supporters with your cause.
Non-event fundraising
Sometimes event fundraising isn’t enough to reach your PTA’s target for those big projects and a little extra help is needed. We take you through where to find grants, as well as how to apply for match funding and payroll giving.
Responsibilities of the treasurer
You’ve taken on the role of treasurer for your PTA, making you responsible for keeping your PTA’s financial records and operating best practice procedures. But what exactly does this entail? Follow our straightforward training to find out everything you need to know.
Licencing requirements
These five-minute training videos cover every situation in which you’ll need a licence. With no more grey areas, you will know exactly when and where you need a licence to ensure that you are always covered.
National PTA Week 2022
Why prize-led fundraising is a win-win for PTAs
Prize-led fundraising is a great fundraising option and it’s awesome for supporter engagement too. Join Melissa de Vos from Gatherwell and Clare Jenner, Parentkind’s PTA Community Manager, as they demystify this exciting subject to help you add another fundraising stream to your PTA.
Food for Thought — Hygiene Unwrapped
Cake sales and food at events are the bedrock of PTA fundraising but when it comes to serving food at your events, there is a lot to be considered. Principal Consultant at Encentre Michael Eade offers the key points to keep in mind in this expert presentation.
Raising £10,000+
Raising over £10,000+ for that special project can be daunting. Mark Phillips, Managing Director at Bluefrog Fundraising, and Sam Skipp, Trust and Grants Manager at the Stroke Association UK, give their expert advice on the various paths to raising big funds.
Grants and Match Funding
Joanne Byrne from Halifax Foundation NI, and Sahil Shah from The Big Give talk you through everything you need to know about grant applications and match funding. A must watch for anyone looking for additional or new funding streams.
Fundraising for the here and now
With the cost of living at the top of everyone’s mind, your PTA may need to adapt your activities to maintain and grow your fundraising efforts. Presented by Kate Anstey of Child Poverty Action Group, and Laurena Robinson of Founders4Schools, this workshop is a must-watch for any fundraiser. Sharing their wealth of experience, our speakers walk you through how best to continue fundraising in the current climate whilst remaining inclusive.
Why a PTA Matters
Have you ever wondered what a PTA does, thought of joining one or even set one up at your school? We have all the answers for you, and why PTAs are such an integral part of school life in enhancing both the environment and the educational attainment of children. There are even benefits for you as well.
Digital Engagement: Beyond the school gate
Digital engagement is a necessity for any fundraiser. With guest speaker Anna Cruickshank, Account Director at CPL and digital marketing specialist, find out how to reach your wider audience beyond the school gate using social media, email, messaging services and much more.
Member Benefits with Parentkind
Making the most of your PTA Membership by Parentkind
Parentkind’s PTA Community Team take you through the key offerings of a PTA Membership by Parentkind, making sure that you’re taking advantage of everything included in your package.
More to Zurich than Insurance
Join Steve Dignon, Risk and Insurance Consultant with Zurich Insurance Company Ltd, as he discusses the importance and versatility of insurance cover for PTAs.
Managing Your PTA
Charity registration and beyond — Charity Commission for Northern Ireland
Brought to you by Ann Breslin, Policy Development Manager at the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, this webinar gives an overview of the registration process and the online application, and offers tips and advice to make the process as straightforward as possible, including demystifying what happens after charity registration.
Q&A With Neil Poole from the Charity Commission for England and Wales
Neil Poole answers questions from Parentkind Members, giving you the information you need to ensure your Charity Registration and details are all shipshape.
Kickstart your PTA
Our very own Community Advisers give admin, planning, and events top-tips to help your PTA bounce back during difficult moments.
How to have a happy handover
Clare Jenner and her team in Parentkind Membership discuss the key points to keep in mind during points of transition in your PTA. If you have committee members coming and going, or Chairs and Treasurers stepping down, this is a must-watch.
Top Tips For Treasurers
Our Community Team gives you a brief overview of the role of a PTA Treasurer, and how their work supports your association.
Using Social Media
Need some guidance on communicating with your PTA audience? This webinar takes you through the Dos and Don’ts of Social Media, and how to use this valuable tool to boost your fundraising.
Fundraising and Events
Bonfire and fireworks safety
Michelle Yorke, Risk Consultant at Zurich Insurance Company Ltd and Parentkind cover what your PTA needs to know when planning events that include a bonfire or fireworks.
Gift Aid
Staff from our PTA Community and Finance teams discuss Gift Aid, a brilliant scheme which can net your association that little extra bit of fundraising when you need it!
Licensing Requirements for PTAs
Our amazing Community Advisers talk about licenses — what are they? Why do you need them? How do you get them? A must-watch webinar for anybody involved in planning and managing PTA events.
Grant Fundraising
In this presentation, Andreas Lichters, Director at Grants4Schools, goes in-depth on the process of seeking out, applying for, and winning grants to build new sources of fundraising for your PTA.
Event Planning
Looking for an introduction to events planning? Look no further — our Community Advisers take you through everything you need to know about planning your big fundraisers, whether it’s the biggest fair of the year, or a simple coffee morning for parents.