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Parents and Friends of Catcote Academy We are a registered charity raising funds to enrich the lives of young people with additional needs Sowerby, A Pounder, J. Crosby, S. Hayes, R.

We are a Registered Charity which gives us greater opportunity to extend our fund-raising within the community. The committee is made up of parents, staff and friends of the school. Once a student joins the school their parent/carer automatically becomes a member of the PTA and are welcome to attend meetings, giving their support and ideas. Parents and Friends work closely with the school and help to provide the very necessary extras that are needed, but not financed by the local authority e.g. trips, computer equipment, play and social equipment, science and technology ‘extras’. We are always looking for new ideas for fund-raising events so please get in touch if you feel there’s something we should try. Member Roles:

Chair: Sally Davis
Vice Chair: Claire Landreth
Treasurer: Wendy Apedaile
Secretary: D. Coulton
Media Coordinator: Sally Davis
Events Coordinator: Vacant
Other members: P. Christian, K Gooding, A Jeffries, K Courtney

Tickets available at the door tonight😁Hope to see you all there 🧡
21/10/2026

Tickets available at the door tonight😁
Hope to see you all there 🧡

Please come along to our Halloween party this week 👻

Ticket prices are £2.50 each including a free hot dog!

We are so excited to see you all there😁

Please come along to our Halloween party this week 👻 Ticket prices are £2.50 each including a free hot dog! We are so ex...
18/10/2026

Please come along to our Halloween party this week 👻

Ticket prices are £2.50 each including a free hot dog!

We are so excited to see you all there😁

We would love for you to join us at the Parents and Friends of Catcote Academy  Halloween Party. All the event details c...
06/10/2026

We would love for you to join us at the Parents and Friends of Catcote Academy Halloween Party. All the event details can be found on the poster. All friends and family are welcome!

Tickets cost £2.50 each and are available to purchase from any of our sites.

Thank you again for your continued support!

A Little Donation Can Make a Big DifferenceGood evening everyone,I’m here today on behalf of Catcote Parents and Friends...
01/10/2026

A Little Donation Can Make a Big Difference

Good evening everyone,

I’m here today on behalf of Catcote Parents and Friends to ask for your support with something that may seem small, but can make a really big difference to the lives of our learners.

We are looking for donations of raffle prizes for our upcoming fundraising events. These events help us raise valuable funds for the learners of Catcote Academy and Catcote Futures, allowing us to provide opportunities, experiences and special occasions that can enrich their lives.

Every learner deserves the opportunity to experience joy, make memories, try new things and feel included. The money we raise through our fundraising can help us provide those extra opportunities — things that can enhance learning, build confidence, encourage independence and, most importantly, create happy memories.

We know that times can be difficult, and we are not asking for anything extravagant. Any donation, no matter how big or small, would be incredibly appreciated. A gift voucher, a hamper, a family day out, a donated product, a handmade item, or anything suitable as a raffle prize could help us raise much-needed funds.

Your generosity doesn’t simply provide a raffle prize. It helps us give more to our learners.

It helps us create experiences.

It helps us celebrate achievements.

It helps us open doors to opportunities.

And ultimately, it helps us enrich the lives of our learners.

So, if you are able to donate a raffle prize, we would be incredibly grateful. Please drop donations off at any of our Catcote sites and let them know that the donation is for Catcote Parents and Friends.

We would also be incredibly grateful if you could share our request with local businesses, friends, family and anyone who may be able to help.

Together, through the kindness and generosity of our community, we can make a real difference.

Thank you for supporting Catcote Academy, Catcote Futures and, most importantly, our amazing learners.

Every donation matters. Every contribution helps. And together, we can help make more wonderful opportunities possible.❤️

💚💛 WHAT AN INCREDIBLE DAY! 💛💚A massive, massive well done to everyone who completed the Great North Run today — Matty, S...
13/09/2026

💚💛 WHAT AN INCREDIBLE DAY! 💛💚

A massive, massive well done to everyone who completed the Great North Run today — Matty, Scott, Danny, Brad, Molly, Angela and Vanessa! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️👏

What an achievement! ❤️

Running 13.1 miles is no small challenge, and it takes an incredible amount of determination, commitment and courage to take on something like this. We are so incredibly proud of every single one of you.

But what makes today even more special is that you didn’t just run for yourselves — you ran for our students/learners.💚💛

The money you have raised will go towards Parents and Friends, helping us to provide those extra special experiences and events for our students/learners, including Prom, Awards Nights and so much more.

These are the memories that our students/learners will treasure, and your amazing efforts will help make them possible. 🥰

And we absolutely have to say a HUGE thank you to Natasha 💚💛

Natasha works tirelessly planning the Great North Run every year and making sure everything runs as smoothly as possible. There is so much work that happens behind the scenes, and we honestly couldn’t do it without you. Thank you! 👏❤️

And now for the amazing part…

🎉 NEARLY £2,000 RAISED! 🎉

We are so close, but it’s not too late to donate! Every single pound makes a difference and will go directly towards making a difference to the lives of our students/learners.

To everyone who ran, supported, donated, encouraged, organised or simply cheered them on…

THANK YOU. ❤️

Today has shown once again what an amazing community we have. We couldn’t be prouder or more grateful.

You are all absolute superstars! 🌟

💚💛💚💛 THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! 💚💛💚💛

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ TODAY’S THE DAY! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️Today, our amazing runners are taking on the Great North Run in support of our incredi...
13/09/2026

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ TODAY’S THE DAY! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Today, our amazing runners are taking on the Great North Run in support of our incredible charity! 💙

We would be so grateful if you could donate or simply share our fundraising link to help us reach even more people. Every donation, share and bit of support makes such a difference. 🙏

Thank you, as always, for your continued support across all of our events. It truly means the world to us. ❤️

And to all of our incredible runners — we are SO proud of every single one of you! 👏 Your commitment, dedication and continued effort is absolutely amazing. Now go out there, smash it and enjoy every moment!

LET’S GOOOOOO! 🏃‍♀️🔥🏃‍♂️💙

https://www.gofundme.com/f/hk4gx-great-north-run-2026?attribution_id=sl:2559b32f-5754-4e9f-80cd-1295d6cf2afd&lang=en_GB&ts=1770052203&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=whatsapp

Once again our fantastic Academy staff, along with some of our amazing supporters, are running to… WENDY APEDAILE needs your support for Great North Run 2026

THE COUNT DOWN IS ON😁👟 10 RUNNERS. 13.1 MILES. 1 AMAZING CAUSE! ❤️Our summer holidays are over but the training hasn’t s...
07/09/2026

THE COUNT DOWN IS ON😁

👟 10 RUNNERS. 13.1 MILES. 1 AMAZING CAUSE! ❤️

Our summer holidays are over but the training hasn’t stopped for our amazing runners! 🔥

THIS SUNDAY they will be taking on the legendary Great North Run half marathon to raise vital funds for Catcote Parents and Friends.

Every single penny raised goes directly to our school, helping us provide the absolute best for our students. Training through the summer takes serious dedication—let’s show them the massive support they deserve!

👇 How you can help:
1. *Sponsor our runners*: Click the link below to make a donation. Every pound makes a difference!
2. *Share this post*: Help us spread the word to friends, family, and local businesses.
3. *Donate here*:

Thank you for your incredible support, and a massive good luck to our running team! You’ve got this! 🙌🎉

https://www.gofundme.com/f/hk4gx-great-north-run-2026?attribution_id=sl:2559b32f-5754-4e9f-80cd-1295d6cf2afd&lang=en_GB&ts=1770052203&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=whatsapp

Once again our fantastic Academy staff, along with some of our amazing supporters, are running to… WENDY APEDAILE needs your support for Great North Run 2026

👟 10 RUNNERS. 13.1 MILES. 1 AMAZING CAUSE! ❤️While summer holidays are in full swing, 10 incredible heroes from our comm...
22/07/2026

👟 10 RUNNERS. 13.1 MILES. 1 AMAZING CAUSE! ❤️

While summer holidays are in full swing, 10 incredible heroes from our community are training hard in the heat!

In just over 7 weeks, they will be taking on the legendary Great North Run half marathon to raise vital funds for Catcote Parents and Friends.

Every single penny raised goes directly to our school, helping us provide the absolute best for our students. Training through the summer takes serious dedication—let’s show them the massive support they deserve!

👇 How you can help:
1. *Sponsor our runners*: Click the link below to make a donation. Every pound makes a difference!
2. *Share this post*: Help us spread the word to friends, family, and local businesses.
3. *Donate here*:

Thank you for your incredible support, and a massive good luck to our running team! You’ve got this! 🙌🎉

https://www.gofundme.com/f/hk4gx-great-north-run-2026?attribution_id=sl:2559b32f-5754-4e9f-80cd-1295d6cf2afd&lang=en_GB&ts=1770052203&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=whatsapp

Once again our fantastic Academy staff, along with some of our amazing supporters, are running to… WENDY APEDAILE needs your support for Great North Run 2026

Hi everyone Chelsea Here,On behalf of everyone at Catcote Parents and Friends, I would like to extend my heartfelt thank...
11/07/2026

Hi everyone Chelsea Here,

On behalf of everyone at Catcote Parents and Friends, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped make today’s event such a wonderful success.

To our incredible volunteers, stall holders, learners, families, and everyone who came along to support us – thank you. Seeing our community come together and enjoy such an inclusive event is exactly what Catcote Parents and Friends is all about. We are proud to create opportunities where everyone feels welcome, valued, and able to take part.

Events like these don’t happen by chance. They require months of planning, organisation, and the dedication of an amazing team. As Chair, I am incredibly grateful to our Catcote Parents and Friends committee, whose hard work, commitment, and passion make these events possible.

A special thank you also goes to all of our volunteers who gave up their time to serve and cook food, supervise the bouncy castles, sell raffle tickets, set up, tidy away, and support the event in so many ways. Your kindness and willingness to help are what make our charity so special.

Finally, thank you to everyone who attended and supported us. Your continued encouragement helps us raise vital funds and create memorable, inclusive experiences for our learners and their families.

Thank you all once again for making today such a fantastic success. We look forward to welcoming you back for our next event… our Halloween celebration! 🎃

🎉 Our Summer Fair is Tomorrow! 🎉The countdown is on! Join us tomorrow at Catcote Academy, Catcote Road, Hartlepool for o...
10/07/2026

🎉 Our Summer Fair is Tomorrow! 🎉

The countdown is on! Join us tomorrow at Catcote Academy, Catcote Road, Hartlepool for our fantastic Parents and Friends Charity Summer Fair.

We have an amazing day planned with something for everyone! Browse our many stalls, including enterprise stalls, clothing, face painting, and so much more. There will be plenty of fun activities for all ages, including the chance to throw sponges at our brave staff in the stocks, bouncy castles, sensory tuff trays, and interactive workshops where everyone can get involved.

Enjoy fantastic entertainment throughout the day while supporting a great cause. Every pound raised will help provide opportunities and resources for our wonderful learners.

Feeling hungry? We’ve got you covered with a selection of delicious food and drinks available to purchase, and with the lovely weather forecast, why not treat yourself to a refreshing ice cream too? ☀️🍦

Bring your family, friends, and neighbours along for a day full of fun, laughter, and community spirit. We can’t wait to welcome you all and hope you’ll help us make this year’s charity summer fair our best one yet!

We hope you can all join us for a great day 😁

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