Friends of Brierley

Making More Possible for Every Child

At Brierley, we believe that some of the most memorable learning happens through the experiences children have alongside their everyday lessons. Friends of Brierley is our growing group of parents, carers and supporters who give their time, ideas and energy to raise money for our school. Every disco, fair, event, donation and helping hand makes a difference. Most importantly, the money raised goes directly back to our children, helping us provide trips, visitors, workshops and resources that add something special to their time at Brierley.

What Your Fundraising Achieved in 2025 to 2026

We are incredibly proud of what our school community achieved together during 2025 to 2026. Thanks to the fundraising efforts of Friends of Brierley and the generosity of our families and wider community, we made sure that every class at Brierley enjoyed at least one funded trip or special visitor during the year. That meant more opportunities for children to experience something new, bring their learning to life and create memories with their friends. Every tombola ticket bought, every disco attended, every item sold, every non-uniform donation given, every raffle entered and every contribution made helped those experiences happen.

Thank you to everyone who supported us.

Your Fundraising Is Already Making a Difference in 2026 to 2027

The money raised during 2025 to 2026 is already helping us provide memorable curriculum experiences for children this year.

Trips and experiences planned and booked so far include:

Year 2 will visit Crewe Lyceum Theatre, including a backstage experience, with a focus on history and drama.

Year 3 will travel to Chester for a Roman experience at the Deva Museum, bringing their history learning to life.

Year 4 will visit Weaver Hall Museum for an Anglo Saxon workshop linked to their curriculum.

Year 5 will take part in a Tudor experience at Speke Hall.

The coach costs and workshop fees for these visits have been funded through money raised during 2025 to 2026, together with the generous contributions families made at our fundraising events. This is exactly what Friends of Brierley fundraising is about. Money raised by our school community is turned into opportunities that children can experience, enjoy and remember.

A Great Start to the New Year

We held our first Friends of Brierley meeting of the year on Monday 21 September. A small but committed team of parents joined us and gave their time to help us begin planning for the year ahead. We are very grateful to everyone who came along, shared ideas and offered their support. It was a productive first meeting.

Together, we organised six new fundraising events for 2026 to 2027. We are keeping the details under wraps for just a little longer, but all six events will be announced very shortly. There is plenty to look forward to.

Our Aim for 2026 to 2027

Last year showed what we can achieve when our school community works together. This year, we want to build on that success. Our aim is to raise enough money so that every child at Brierley can once again benefit from at least one trip, special visitor, workshop or enrichment experience supported by Friends of Brierley.

We want children, from our youngest pupils through to Year 6, to have opportunities that spark curiosity, build confidence, strengthen their learning and give them experiences to remember. The more we raise, the more we can provide.

Where Does the Money Go?

Money raised by Friends of Brierley goes directly towards opportunities and resources for Brierley children.

Fundraising can help us to:

• fund or contribute towards school trips

• pay for coaches and transport

• bring visitors, workshops and specialists into school

• provide curriculum experiences beyond the classroom

• support enrichment opportunities

• purchase additional resources and equipment

• reduce financial barriers to experiences we want children to enjoy

Our aim is simple. We want the money we raise to make a visible difference to the children at Brierley.

How Do We Raise Money?

Friends of Brierley organise a range of events throughout the school year. Our fundraising has previously included school discos, Christmas and summer events, raffles and other activities. For 2026 to 2027, we are introducing six new fundraising events alongside some of the activities our families already know and enjoy. Details will be shared soon through School Spider and our school Facebook page.

You Do Not Have to Make a Big Commitment to Help

We know family life is busy, so supporting Friends of Brierley does not mean attending every meeting or helping at every event.

You might be able to:

• come along to a meeting and share an idea

• help for an hour at an event

• donate a raffle prize

• help set up or tidy away

• support an event by buying a ticket

• speak to a local business that may be willing to help

• offer a skill, contact or idea that could support our fundraising

Every contribution matters.

Our first meeting this year showed how much can be achieved by a small group of people giving a little of their time. We would love that group to grow.

Come and Join Us

Friends of Brierley meet at least twice a term and all parents and carers are welcome. Meetings are friendly and informal. They are a chance to share ideas, help plan events, suggest new ways to raise money and hear more about how fundraising is benefiting children across the school. There is no expectation that you attend every meeting or volunteer at every event.

Come when you can. Help when you can. Your support is always appreciated.

Details of upcoming meetings, events and our six new fundraising activities will be shared through our School Spider app and on the school Facebook page.

Together, We Can Make More Possible

In 2025 to 2026, our school community helped make sure that every class enjoyed at least one additional trip or special visitor. That fundraising is already paying for visits to Crewe Lyceum Theatre, Chester, Weaver Hall Museum and Speke Hall during 2026 to 2027. Now we want to keep going.

Every event we organise, every contribution families make and every person who gives their time helps us provide something more for the children of Brierley.

Our goal for 2026 to 2027 is clear.

Every child. Every year. An experience to remember.

Join us, support an event, share an idea or lend a hand.

Together, we can make it happen.