How much should we donate?

This allows us to maintain our high standards, including:

• keeping our adult-to-child ratio higher than the statutory minimum, and
• offering those special “extras” we all love, like Christmas and leaving gifts, cooking activities, and planting & growing projects.

These little additions make such a big difference to the children’s experience and help give them a rich, balanced early years curriculum.

Do parents and carers have to donate?

Donations are completely optional, with every child warmly welcomed and invited to take part in all age-appropriate activities, regardless. 

How much should we donate?

Any amount, large or small, is hugely appreciated and will go directly towards enriching the children’s time with us.  For those parents and carers looking for guidance, we suggest making a termly donation equal to £1 per day attended  For example, if the term is 10 weeks long and your child attends three days per week, we suggest a donation of £30.

How do I donate?

Voluntary contributions can be made via bank transfer to our usual account  bank account with your child’s name plus VC for ‘voluntary contribution’ as reference (ie not in the same payment as any fees), or by card via https://saintpauls.churchsuite.com/donate/fund/xl96u3c3.  If you are a UK tax payer, we would also appreciate you signing up to Gift Aid, so if paying via card, please tick that box if relevant. If paying by bank transfer but you are able to Gift Aid the donation, please complete the St PB Gift Aid declaration, unless you have already completed one for St PB.  Note that all donations and the associated Gift Aid will be used to fund the work of Little Fishes.

Who can I contact if I have questions?

If you’d like more information or have any questions, please feel free to contact us at littlefishes@saintpauls.co.uk.