'''ST MARYS CEVA PRIMARY SCHOOL FRIENDS OF THE SCHOOL''' is a registered charity (No. 1054477) supporting St Mary's Church of England Primary School in Portbury, North Somerset. The organisation focuses on fundraising for school resources and community-building activities to enhance pupils' educational experiences.

== Activities and impact ==
The charity organises annual events including a Yate Scarecrow Trail, Christmas fairs, family bike rides, themed discos, and charity runs. These initiatives have historically funded educational resources, theatrical productions like "The Jungle Book," play equipment upgrades, and classroom supplies. During the 2023-2024 academic year, the group raised over £3,000 to support pupil welfare initiatives and curricular enhancements.

== Governance ==  
Operating as a parent-teacher association-style body, the charity is managed by volunteers including parents, staff, and school governors. Its committee structure includes elected officers fulfilling roles such as Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary. Decision-making follows standard charity governance protocols, with termly meetings to coordinate fundraising strategies.

== Recent developments ==  
Recent projects include funding wet play activity boxes for classrooms, subsidising educational trips, and installing new playground equipment. The 2024-2025 academic year priorities focus on sustaining fundraising efforts to address ongoing school requirements.

[1] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1054477/contact-information [2] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1054477/governance [3] https://stmarysprimaryschool.co.uk/friends-of-st-marys/ [4] https://www.st-marys-school.co.uk/friends-of-st-marys/ [5] https://www.stmarysyate.org.uk/parents/friends-of-st-marys/