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Joining PTA-UK

Join the largest network of PTAs in the UK.

PTA UK Team

PTA-UK supports all forms of home school associations. So if you are part of a PTA, a Friends, a PTFA in fact whatever name your group goes by, PTA-UK can give your association access to an unrivalled range of practical resources and templates designed to help you achieve your full fundraising potential. In addition, all PTA-UK members are automatically covered by our comprehensive subscription-linked insurance, vital for all PTAs. PTA-UK currently represents over 13,750 home school associations throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland, all enjoying our comprehensive range of membership benefits which include:

Public liability insurance for PTA events

As a PTA you have a duty of care to ensure that your association has adequate public liability insurance cover in place. PTA-UK offers its members comprehensive £10 million subscription linked public liability cover for all PTA run events, wherever they are held.  The insurance cover has evolved over time to reflect the needs of today's PTA. It is tailored to cover the essential insurance requirements of associations, such as yours. It comprises of a number of different elements which give our members comprehensive cover that you will find very hard to beat. The insurance is subscription linked, so no additional payment is required, unless you wish to insure PTA owned or purchased items that are valued at more than £500. 

Fundraising advice

Fundraising is at the heart of almost all PTA activity so we have produced a range of information sheets and online templates to help you along the fundraising path. If you are looking for step by step guidance on planning a specific event, then we'll have an informtion sheet to guide you. Or if yhou are looking for a poster to promote your activity or you need a risk assessment template then we can provide these too, along with other practical resources to make your life that little bit easier.

Local support

Our team of local advisers are on hand to help and guide you and they also run a programme of fundraising and good practice workshops so see what's going on near you.      

Legal updates

We pledge to keep our members up-to-date with current legal requirements that may affect your PTA's operation such as child protection, event and lottery licensing and charity registration.   

National Advice Line

Our local-call rate Advice Line is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm with experts on hand to answer your PTA related queries. If you've got a problem or you find yourself in unfamiliar territory, then give us a call on 0845 850 5460 or info@ptauk.co.uk

Join in pack

Download your Join In pack today or contact your local PTA-UK Adviser, who will be happy to talk you through the process of becoming a member. Alternatively, please contact us.

What our members say

Each year we ask our members what they think of us. In 2012:



85% said great value for money

90% said good or excellent service

95% renewed their membership 

 

This information sheet is a benefit of PTA-UK membership. It is published by PTA-UK for its members. Content in whole or in part may not be produced without the express written permission of PTA-UK. For information please contact PTA-UK on info@pta.org.uk. PTA-UK has made every effort to ensure the content is accurate and correct at the time of publication but some details may be subject to change without notice. PTA-UK will not therefore be held responsible for loss or other liability that may result from actions or decisions taken by a PTA / member, based on the advice given.

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