Southcott School Association (SSA)

The Southcott School Association (SSA) is Southcott’s parent-teacher association, created to support and enrich school life for every child at Southcott Lower School. All parents, carers and staff are automatically members, and everyone is warmly welcome to get involved. We are an independent charity, registered with the Charity Commission and run by four trustees — all Southcott parents who volunteer to manage the charity in their spare time.

What the SSA does

The SSA raises funds that directly benefit Southcott pupils and helps bring the school community together through fun, inclusive events. Money raised supports a wide range of enrichment activities across the school — from outdoor learning and Forest School to creative, musical and curriculum-enhancing experiences.

Our purpose is two-fold:

• To raise funds that support the school in providing rich, diverse and exciting learning opportunities for all children. The school identifies areas where additional funding would enhance pupils’ experiences, and the SSA considers these requests and allocates money accordingly.
• To bring the community together by running events that Southcott families can enjoy. These activities help strengthen connections across the school and make good use of the grounds and facilities to create shared, memorable experiences.
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Our aim is simple: to create enjoyable opportunities for Southcott families and to provide additional resources that help the school offer the very best for its pupils.

You can find out about our current activities on:

• our website
• our socials – we are on Facebook and Instagram

How you can support the SSA

The easiest way to support our work is to come along to our events. Every ticket purchased, every activity enjoyed and every ice‑cream bought helps us raise vital funds for the school.

Getting involved

There are two main ways to support the SSA:

• Join the committee We are always happy to welcome new committee members. The time commitment is modest, and it’s a great way to meet other parents and help shape the events we run. If you’d like to find out more, email southcottssa@gmail.com or come along to any advertised meeting.
• Volunteer at events You don’t need to join the committee to make a difference. We rely on a wonderful team of parents, carers and grandparents who help at discos, fairs, trails and other activities throughout the year. Tasks range from decorating the grotto to wrapping prizes at home — every bit of help is genuinely appreciated. If you’d like to be added to our volunteer list, please email southcottssa@gmail.com.

Contacting the SSA

If you have questions, ideas or would like to get involved, you can reach us in several ways:

• Email: southcottssa@gmail.com
• Leave your details with the school office
• Speak to your year group comms rep or any committee member in the playground

We always welcome new suggestions and support.

EasyFundraising

Southcott School Association is part of EasyFundraising, a free app that allows you to generate donations for the school every time you shop online. It costs you nothing — participating retailers make a small donation on your behalf each time you buy through the app.

With more than 7,000 retailers involved, covering everything from groceries and clothing to insurance and holidays, almost anything you buy online can help raise money for Southcott.

How it works:

1. Download the app and create an account
2. Click through to your usual retailer
3. Shop as normal
4. The retailer donates to the SSA automatically

EasyFundraising estimates that an average user generates around £100 a year in free donations. With hundreds of families at Southcott, this could make a really significant difference to the opportunities we can provide for the children. Please consider signing up and encouraging friends and family to do the same. It’s quick, easy and a genuine win‑win — savings for your household, and vital funds for the school.

Thank you for your support.