What is a Giving Day?

Below you will find answers to many common questions about St Joseph’s Giving Day

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What is St Joseph’s Giving Day?

It is a 36-hour focused challenge to bring together pupils, staff, parents, and Governors, both virtually and physically, to celebrate and fundraise in the spirit of all that is outstanding about St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Chelsea. All the money raised will go towards the It Takes a Village Fund.

Unfortunately, the current education funding crisis continues to threaten schools, with small primary schools suffering the most through cuts and freezes. We must take proactive steps to enable us to retain and improve what we can offer pupils at St Joseph’s.

We need to continue to invest in our pupils and our fundraising campaign is key to helping us achieve this.

What is the It Takes a Village Fund?

The Fund is to improve provision for our pupils and ensure we can give them the best possible educational and extra-curricular experiences. Through the collective effort of the entire community, we can help to ensure that St Joseph’s continues to be a truly special place, a village school in the heart of London, which offers a fantastic education and opportunities to all pupils, regardless of their background.    

Where will my donation go?

All donations will go into the It Takes a Village Fund which will go directly back into the school to support the areas that need it most.

How can I get involved?

Follow us on the day, sharing and liking our posts on Instagram #ItTakesAVillage @stjosephssw3
Participate in one of our brilliant Giving Day challenges and unlock our sponsored match funding.
Follow us on social media and support the campaign!
Join us for a parent & community coffee morning on Wednesday 20 March at school from 8.45am and this will be an opportunity to reflect on the fantastic Giving Day.

What are we fundraising for?

Continuing from our launch of the It Takes a Village Fund, we will be looking to raise further funds to support & strengthen our mission. 

Can I choose which area my donation supports?

Your donation will go to the It Takes a Village Fund for the school.

If you have a particular area of the school, please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss this further.

Is it safe to make my gift online?

Yes, all payments through our website are securely processed by reCAPTCHA. Alternatively, you can make any cash donations at the community coffee morning.

All donations will come through our new Foundation (meaning we can also claim gift aid to benefit pupils further) .

Can I make a recurring gift to St Joseph’s?

This would be wonderful. A regular monthly pledge of a gift to the school is transformative to our fundraising campaign. Click here to set up a regular gift.

Is there a minimum donation amount?

There is no minimum amount. We are very grateful to all our donors for supporting Giving Day in any way they can. We value every contribution and thank our community for their support.

Can I see my gift on this website?

All gifts are anonymous for the Giving Day event.

How do I get in touch?

Please email us to discuss anything at all.

Where can I donate?

Donations can be made by credit or debit card here. Alternatively, you can donate via ParentPay

Thank you for all your support to St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School.

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