Cotteridge Primary Pta
Charity 1209067
https://www.cotteridgeprimary.co.uk/category/pta/
Overview
Summary
Cotteridge Primary PTA appears to be a school-centred association whose value extends beyond fundraising: it creates practical improvements for pupils while building social connections among families, staff and the wider school community. The available evidence suggests a modest, event-led operating model, combining community gatherings with targeted purchases or improvements. Its public activity record is dated, however, so the Atlas can identify its intended role and past pattern of contribution more confidently than its current capacity or priorities.
Operational geography
Evidence and reasoning
Supporting evidence
Stirchley
Confidence: high
Direct evidence identifies Cotteridge Primary School, the PTA's named school and operational setting, in Stirchley Ward. The PTA's current school webpage describes activities for the school community, indicating that its practical activity is centred on this single school community rather than delivered across Birmingham.
- Birmingham City Council — Cotteridge Primary School directory record
Identifies Cotteridge Primary School's ward as Stirchley. - Cotteridge Primary School — Parent Teacher Association webpage
Describes the PTA as parents and teachers organising fundraising events and social activities for members of the Cotteridge Primary School community. - Charity Commission — COTTERIDGE PRIMARY PTA, charity number 1209067
Records the charity's address as Cotteridge Primary School PTA at Cotteridge Primary School.
Remaining uncertainties
- The available current evidence establishes the PTA's school-community focus, but does not provide a current programme of individual events or confirm whether any occasional activities take place away from the school site.
- No evidence was found of delivery through other Birmingham sites, schools or neighbourhoods.
- The PTA works in association with Cotteridge Primary School, but there is no evidence that this relationship materially extends its operational geography beyond the school community in Stirchley.
Additional evidence needed
- A current PTA annual report, event calendar or committee update identifying the venues of recent activities.
- Confirmation from the PTA of whether it runs any regular off-site events or supports projects at locations beyond Cotteridge Primary School.
Areas of work
- General Charitable Purposes
Who they help
- Children/young People
How they help
- Provides Other Finance
- Provides Services
Discoveries involving this organisation
The Atlas has not published any Discoveries involving this organisation yet.
Observations
Fundraising appears to be a means of strengthening belonging
The PTA appears to use events not only to raise money but also to help families form relationships with one another and with the school, particularly at moments of entry such as the EYFS welcome picnic.
Why it matters
This suggests its civic role may include reducing isolation for new school families, rather than being limited to purchasing extras for the school.
Show evidence
“The association's objects include developing effective relationships between staff, parents and others associated with the school.”
Source:Charity Commission“The PTA held welcome picnics for new EYFS children and their families in 2017 and 2018.”
Source:Organisation
Small, visible improvements may be its practical strategy
The PTA appears to channel relatively local fundraising and donated support into tangible enhancements to pupils' everyday environment, such as play-space infrastructure and early-years resources.
Why it matters
This helps distinguish the organisation as a practical connector between family contributions, volunteer goodwill and school priorities.
Show evidence
“A 2017 quiz night raised £212 towards floodlighting for the junior playground.”
Source:Organisation“EYFS received a new Creative Kitchen through PTA funding in 2017.”
Source:Organisation“The association may provide facilities or equipment which support the school and advance pupils' education.”
Source:Charity Commission
Its collaboration may extend beyond formal PTA membership
There are signs that the PTA can mobilise informal contributions from the wider school community, including family members and individual volunteers, alongside its own funding.
Why it matters
This may indicate that its capacity depends partly on relationship networks and in-kind support, creating opportunities for collaboration but also possible vulnerability if those networks weaken.
Show evidence
“A school community member made, donated and installed boards in the junior playground.”
Source:Organisation“The Creative Kitchen update acknowledged a pupil's grandfather alongside PTA funding.”
Source:Organisation
- The available public activity evidence ends in 2018, so the PTA's current activity, leadership and financial capacity are unclear.
- There is no evidence of how pupils, parents or staff influence decisions about priorities or benefit from funded improvements.
Remaining uncertainties
- Recent annual reports, fundraising totals, expenditure and current committee information.
- Evidence from families, staff and pupils about participation, unmet needs and the effects of PTA-funded activities.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
Cotteridge Primary School Parent Teacher association
Charity objects
THE OBJECT OF THE ASSOCIATION (THE OBJECTS) IS TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF PUPILS IN THE SCHOOL IN PARTICULAR BY: 3.1 DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE STAFF, PARENTS AND OTHERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SCHOOL. 3.2 ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES OR PROVIDING FACILITIES OR EQUIPMENT WHICH SUPPORT THE SCHOOL AND ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUPILS.