School Donated Fund

Schools Donated Fund

What is the School Donated Funds?

This was set up in 2001 as a charity registered with HMRC, for voluntary donations made by parents and friends of the school for maintenance and improvement of the school and its infrastructure.  St Thomas’ School Donated Fund is listed as St Thomas fund on the charities trust website.  We are also able to collect the Gift Aid on your contribution.

This fund is used for capital projects in school that are we are not able to fund via our DfE funding.

I already support the school by attending PTA events – Is this not the same thing?

We are fortunate to have the excellent support of the PTA who generously provide funding for items which are important to the rich education environment that we provide for the children.  Their funds are devoted entirely to enhancing the educational experiences of the children.  They contribute towards school trips, creativity weeks, events for the children, books for the library and other additional resources for the class and teachers including IT

How Can I Donate?

1. You can set up a standing order or make a one off payment into the bank account which is only associated with the Donated Fund.

Please put your youngest child’s name as a reference.

Account Name:  St Thomas Primary School

Sort Code: 30-97-49

Account Number: 30146260

2. You can make a one-off payment via parent pay.
3. Some employers also run a ‘Matched Giving’ scheme, or Payroll Giving where voluntary contributions are deducted from the employee’s gross salary before tax is deducted and then the company will match the equivalent amount, doubling the amount the school receives.

If you are a UK tax payer we are able to claim Gift Aid.  A Gift Aid Declaration Form is available through the school office.  A standing order form is also available from the school office.  Thank you.

Future Projects

Our playground infrastructure is now 20 years out of date and needs repairing urgently.  This will cost in the region of £15,000.