In 2023 the Development Office launched a series of Sign up parties at the inaugural Foundation Summer Party, with all proceeds from ticket costs going towards the Richard Churcher Foundation and provision of bursaries.The concept of a Sign up party (a popular fundraising concept in the USA!) was new to Churcher's and they have proven to be very popular. Here we discover a little more about them and find out what exactly is a Sign up party...

'a relaxed and fun way to meet other parents...'

A Sign up party is the name given to an event comprising a dinner, a group activity, a party or an outing with a set price to which participants are encouraged to 'sign up' to and participate in. It is donated by the host, or jointly by a couple or a few families together, and is underwritten entirely by the donor(s). 

 'a great price and brilliant fun...''

When you register to attend the party, the total price you pay is donated to the Richard Churcher Foundation and the provision of bursaries.The parties then take place throughout the next 12 months and are a great way to bring friends together, and to meet new people from the Churcher’s community (whilst having a lot of fun at the same time!). 

'a joy to paint again...'

The Sign up parties kindly donated and organised this year have included 'Paint and prosecco', a 'Back to school sports night', a 'Mini yoga retreat', the 'Poet's Stone walk', 'Hatha Yoga', 'Gin tasting with canapes' and a 'Christmas wreath making' afternoon. Next year Churcher's parents have amongst others, also signed up to attend a 'Seasonal soup making masterclass', 'Home beer brewing and tasting' and 'Clay pigeon shooting'.

 'Thank you for a wonderful class. I left feeling very different compared to when I arrived. I really enjoyed the sequences and stretches and your pace was perfect. Highly recommend-total bliss!'

If you are interested in hosting or attending a Sign up party in 2025, please email the team on community@churcherscollege.com or call 01730 236 833 to share your ideas...we would love to hear from you!