New reading books for Year 1 & 2
Phonics-matched books so children can take home a book they can read.
Asked for by Willow and Cherry teachers
£640raised of £1,20053%
Thank you
Our impact
Every cake, raffle ticket and donation adds up. Here’s what we’re saving for, what you’ve helped us buy, and where the money goes.
£434.90raised so far in 2026/27
£3,015of things for the school, all listed below
Our big appeal
Outdoor classroom
A covered outdoor classroom so every class can learn outside, whatever the weather.
A covered outdoor classroom so every class can learn outside, whatever the weather.
£2,250raised of £5,00045%
£2,750 to go
Fundraising
Also on our list
The school tells us what would make the biggest difference. Here’s how close we are.
Year 6 leavers’ hoodies
A hoodie for every leaver, signed by their friends.
Asked for by Oak class
£120raised of £45027%
Are you on the staff at Hillside?
Add to the school wish list: tell us what would make a difference to the children — books, equipment, a visitor, a trip — and the committee will talk it through. Got a login? Use My wish list in the members’ area.
Thank you!
What you’ve helped us buy
4 things for the school so far — £3,015 in all, every penny of it from your support.
The children use them every playtime.
Year by year
Straight from our accounts. Our financial year runs from 1 September to 31 August.
| Year | Money raised | Spent on the children |
|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 (so far) | £434.90 | £0 |
| 2025/26 | £2,527.40 | £0 |
Money raised is everything that came in. Putting on events costs money too — the next panel shows where it all goes.
Where the money goes
Everything we spent in 2025/26, by type.
Help us do even more
Come to an event, give an hour, donate or sponsor us — every bit of help goes to the children.