There are many ways to donate time, money or equipment to the pre-school. Donations are always gratefully received and really do make a difference to the children.
  • Donating money:  Any donations made by UK tax payers have 28% added by the government - for every pound you donate, the pre-school receives £1.28. Donations help by extra equipment, pay for outings and activities and are used to buy Christmas presents for the children.
    If you wish to donate, please make a cheque payable to Southwood Family Pre-school and hand it, along with a gift-aid form to any member of staff.  Note that a standing declaration can be made by ticking the second or third boxes down - i.e. there will be no need to supply gift aid forms with any future donations.

  • Donating equipment for the pre-school to sell:  As with cash donations, the pre-school can get an extra 28% from the government for any item donated for sale by a UK tax payer. To achieve this, the pre-school actually sells the item on your behalf and offers you the proceeds which, if you decide not to take them, are treated as a cash donation.
    If you wish to donate an item, please bring it to the pre-school (clearly labelled) along with a gift-aid form to any member of staff. Once sold, you will be contacted and given a form which offers you the proceeds which can be donated simply by ticking one box, signing, dateing and returning the form to the pre-school.  Again, a standing declaration can be made.

    If the item is large, or you aren't sure whether it is suitable, please contact Tracy at southwoodfamilyps@live.co.uk

  • Donating equipment for pre-school use:  Donations of suitable equipment are always much appreciated - talk to any member of staff to confirm suitability.  Note that the pre-school has limited storage space and may not be able to immediately accept the equipment!

  • Volunteering:  For information on volunteering, please see the getting involved page.

  • Sponsorship:  If you can help obtain sponsorship for the pre-school, please talk to the pre-school supervisor.   Sponsorship normally sought to help support a Special Needs child by helping pay the cost of our special needs member of staff.  Sponsorship of specific events is also much appreciated !