What is the PCAB?

The Pangbournian Community Advisory Board (PCAB) provides the glue, uniting together the entire community associated with Pangbourne College - parents, past parents, Old Pangbournians, staff (current and former) and friends. 

The PCAB meets once a term to plan, to co-ordinate and to support events and activities that nurture community spirit, strengthen connections and help everyone to stay engaged with the College and with each other.

What do they actually do?

• Community communications - from the magazine to the newsletter and content for social channels, the PCAB input with brilliant ideas for stories and content.
• Community building & engagement - planning events, networking opportunities, mentoring and social gatherings for the Pangbournian Community.
• Supporting projects & initiatives -  Operating a grants programme: members of the Pangbournian Community (clubs, groups, societies) can apply for up to £1,500 to fund activities or events that align with the College’s strategic priorities and values. Read more.
• Co-ordination across stakeholders - By representing a range of different stakeholders, the PCAB ensures the voices and interests of the whole community help shape how community programmes develop.

The PCAB is the engine that helps the community drive positive initiatives, support and engagement.

Who are the members of the PCAB? The Board enables fair representation on the College community groups and includes current parents and staff, former parents and OPs who all bring expertise to the forum. Perena Shryane brings particularly strong credentials to her role as Chair of PCAB:

• Perena brings specialist expertise in delivering sector-leading alumni-engagement and community programmes from one of the country’s most successful schools, having previously served as the first female and first non-alumni Director of the Harrow Association (Harrow School’s alumni society).
• As a current College Governor, she brings a clear understanding of the College’s goals and ethos.

The PCAB does not just represent community interests, the board bring strategic experience, ensuring that community engagement is robust, forward-looking and effective.

What this means for the Pangbournian Community

Thanks to the PCAB a the wider Pangbournian Community gains:

• A well-structured, inclusive forum where everyone (parents, alumni, staff, friends) can stay connected, contribute ideas and participate.
• Access to funding and resources for new initiatives, events, and projects that benefit the school and its community - from social events to mentoring programmes, fundraising, community outreach or student opportunities.
• Professional-level community engagement and alumni-relations standards, benefiting from best practices learned from leading independent schools.
• A sense of continuity and belonging across generations: former pupils, current families, staff past and present - all part of a united, supportive network.