Become a FoSMPS Trustee!

FoSMPS undertake important work raising money for the school and is looking for dedicated individuals to join as trustees for the school year 2026/27. Trustees govern the charity and have independent control over and legal responsibility for the charity's management and administration.

They have a hands-on role in planning, organizing and delivering activities and events to raise funding for the school. They are also instrumental in creating a community for parents and carers at the school. This is a voluntary role, as we’re all parents and carers too, so it’s not a full‑time commitment. This is a brilliant way to get involved for people who loving bringing ideas and people together!

If you would like to put yourself forward for a trustee / committee member role then please submit your nomination to friends.stmatthews@gmail.com and include the following information:

• Title the email 'FoSMPS Trustee Nomination - Attention Co-Chairs'

• Include your full name.

• The year group(s) your child / children are currently in.

• A short sentence / paragraph on why you wish to become a trustee.

• Your consent to have your nomination information published on the FoSMPS website, for the purposes of facilitating voting.

  
  

If the number of nominations exceeds the number of available places then parents / carers will be asked to vote for candidates prior to the AGM and the results will be presented at the AGM in October. More details on AGM timings to follow.

Our existing committee members would be happy to answer any questions before you submit your nomination, so please reach out to us at friends.stmatthews@gmail.com and we will arrange an informal chat.