Welcome to the Friends of Baydon School (FOBS)
Friends of Baydon School (FOBS) is a friendly and dedicated group of parents and carers who are passionate about supporting our children and the wider school community. Together we aim to enhance every pupil’s school experience by raising funds and creating opportunities that support both learning and development. We organise a wide range of fun and inclusive events for children and adults, helping to bring the community together while raising valuable funds for the school. These include popular activities such as school discos, creative craft events and quiz nights, all designed to create enjoyable and memorable experiences. At the heart of everything we do is a shared commitment to helping Baydon School provide the very best for its pupils. By working closely with staff and families, we strive to make a positive and lasting difference throughout our children’s school journey. Thanks to the funds we’ve raised, we have been able to provide the school with multiple sets of iPads, new books, cookery equipment, educational trips including a whole-school visit to the Science Museum, a special Wonder dome experience brought into school for the day, additional classroom resources, and gifts for the children.
The Committee
We are so lucky at Baydon to have a really dedicated group of parents who will go the extra mile to raise money for our school!
Chairs: Crystal Clifford-Budden and Hannah Williams
Treasurer: Helen Breddon
Secretary: Joanna Dickson
The committee is helped enormously by a brilliant group of parents whom not only help with organisation of events but attended meetings meaning that many hands really do make light work.
Ways you can support FOBS
School Lottery
Support the school while being in with a chance to win prizes. Tickets cost just £1, and proceeds go directly towards helping the school reach its fundraising goals. www.yourschoollottery.co.uk/lottery/school/baydon-st-nicholas It’s a fun way to give back—while supporters may win prizes, the real winners are the pupils and the wider school community.
Easy Fundrasing
Turn your everyday shopping into free donations for FOBS. Easyfundraising partners with over 8,000 retailers who donate a percentage of what you spend—at no extra cost to you. https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/friendsofbaydonschool
Match Funding
Many employers offer match funding for charitable activities. If you volunteer at one of our events or take part in fundraising, your employer may match the funds raised. Please check with your HR department to see if this is available.
Name labels for clothing
We’ve partnered with two companies that donate a percentage back to FOBS when you use our school ID at checkout. They offer high-quality, waterproof stick-on and iron-on labels: My Name Tags – www.mynametags.com (School ID: 36248) Tiger Tags – https://tigertags.co.uk/ (School ID: 4398)
