Community Engagement Team meet-ups
What are Parentkind meet-ups?
Join us at a Parentkind meet-up – a relaxed and friendly space to:
- Share your successes (and your failures – sometimes they make the best stories!)
- Kick off your calendar planning for the school year ahead
- Share useful contacts and top tips – from dazzling discos to fabulous film nights, bring your ideas and share the magic!
- Connect with other PTAs in your area – let’s encourage and inspire each other
- Get some friendly, practical advice on AGMS, governance and more
These free sessions are open to all, so if you know someone who is just starting out, feel free to bring them along. Registration is essential so that we have an idea of numbers and can contact you in the event of an unforeseen circumstance – simply fill in the registration form to book your place at one of our in-person meet-ups or click the links to register for an online session.
Dates and locations
We’ll be organising meet-ups in our local areas and you can find the full schedule of in-person and online events below. When you’ve found an event you’d like to attend, simply fill out the registration form!
Wednesday 8th July 19:00 – 21:00; King’s Cross, London — The Parcel Yard, Upstairs, King’s Cross Station, London N1C 4AH
Tuesday 16th June 09:30 – 11:30; Burnley — Icaro Lounge, Unit 2 Pioneer Place, Curzon Street, Burnley, BB11 1BA
Friday 19th June 10:00 – 12:00; Macclesfield — Joddrell Bank Café, Bomish Lane, Cheshire, Macclesfield SK11 9DW
For all online events, please click on the link in the event name to book.
Thursday 4th June, 13:00 — 14:00: Online Cuppa & Chat — West Midlands
Monday 15th June, 10:00 — 11:00: Beginners Guide to Grants
Tuesday 16th June, 13:00 — 14:00: Scotland Online Cuppa & Chat
Wednesday 24th June, 09:30 — 10:30: Online Coffee Morning (all welcome)
Thursday 25th June, 10:00 — 11:00: Easy Wins in Fundraising
Tuesday 7th July, 16:00 — 17:00: It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like… (Christmas)
Wednesday 15th July, 09:30 — 10:30: Online Coffee Morning (all welcome)
Registration form
Meet our Community Engagement Executives
“Being on a PTA can be surprising, rewarding, challenging…and it’s a joy to be involved in lots of those different experiences. Every day is a school day, there’s always something new to learn!”
About me
I’m a people person who loves helping. As an active member of a PTA for almost eight years and a Chair for four, I relish getting stuck in, being creative and finding solutions.
Why Parentkind?
I was looking for a new challenge that would align with my values and take me into the community. Despite my experience, there’s a lot to learn and even more to give back!
“The PTA community are amazing and have a real can-do attitude. I have learned so much working with them and love being able to help other PTAs and Parent Councils.”
About me
I have eight years of experience being on a Parent Council and PTA and have been Chair for six years.
Why Parentkind?
Parentkind’s commitment to advocacy, community engagement and educational policy aligns with my values. I want to make a real difference in young people’s lives, and this feels like the best place to do it.
Prefer a one-to-one chat?
We’re here for that too!
You can contact our PTA Community Advisers on 0300 123 5460 or by email. For tailored support, simply log in, go to Your PTA Expert, click ‘Book dedicated support,’ and select a time slot that suits you. You can also choose between a phone call or a Teams meeting.
Need help with governance, charity registration, constitutions, or conflict issues? Our expert PTA Community Advisers are on hand for those topics too.
Get in touchWhat PTAs tell us about Parentkind meet-ups
PTFA Chair, YorkshireWe’re incredibly grateful for Parentkind’s advice, it’s made a real difference! If you’re part of a PTA, I highly recommend making use of Parentkind.
PTA Committee Member, West MidlandsThank you for a lovely morning discussing PTA stuff, lots of new information and contacts made.
PTA Committee Member, North WestIt’s brilliant that Parentkind has these new community roles now – it really makes membership feel more personal.
