how to support us
WE CARE, WE LOVE, WE SUPPORT
Supporting SJSA is fundamental because it directly enhances the educational experience and well-being of every child at St. Joseph’s. Through fundraising and community involvement, SJSA provides vital resources, enriches the curriculum with special activities and events, and helps bridge funding gaps that public budgets can’t always cover. Every contribution—whether time, skills, or donations—helps ensure a thriving, well-rounded environment where all 260 children can learn, grow, and succeed.
We encourage all families to plan ahead and consider how they can contribute. Our goal is to achieve 100% participation throughout the year—whether by giving your time, sharing your skills, or contributing financially.
TIME
Check the calendar on the school website for a full schedule of upcoming events—whether with your child’s class or for general school activities—and see where you can get involved. If you’re employed, ask your company about volunteer days or charity leave—they may offer paid time to support causes like ours! You can also download our volunteer form to share with your company.
SKILLS
St. Joseph’s parents have amazing talents—let’s put them to good use! Whether you’re helping with one of our regular events or creating something new and exciting for the children, your expertise makes a real difference. Your network can help too: if you know businesses interested in supporting children’s education, or if you'd like help pitching an idea, we’re here to support you every step of the way. Reach out to us anytime at admin@sjsa.org.
FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS
Whether it’s a small “buy me a coffee” donation, a monthly gift, participating in the Sport-a-thon, contributing to Class Promises, or joining one of our auctions, every contribution counts.
RESOURCES
1. REGISTER FOR GIFT-AID - If you’re a UK taxpayer, complete our electronic Gift Aid Declaration to authorise the SJSA to claim Gift Aid on your eligible donations. This boosts your donation by 25p for every £1 you donate—whether it’s a one-off, recurring gift, or an eligible event purchase.
2. DONATE THROUGH YOUR EMPLOYER - If your employer offers a payroll giving scheme, you can donate tax-free—your donation is deducted before tax (20%/40%), making it highly efficient. If your employer matches donations—even better! Donate via any permitted method, then provide proof to your employer to double your impact (many match 100%). Can't find us in your employer’s scheme? Contact us at admin@sjsa.family so we can register our bank details with the scheme operator. Some schemes may contact us directly.
3. SET UP A ONE_OFF OR RECURRING DONATION
- PayPal Giving: No fees for us—make a one-off donation through your PayPal account.
- Regular PayPal: Make a one-off or recurring donation (fees apply); you can also elect Gift Aid during the process.
- GoCardless: set up a direct debit for £5 / £10 / £20 / £50 / £75 a month via our direct debit provider GoCardless - cancel anytime through your online bank.
- Standing order or bank transfer: Use your online banking website or app.
Bank: Barclays
Account Name: St Josephs School Association SJSA
Sort Code: 20-69-15
Account Number: 93668363
4. Donate passively
Give at checkout with Paypal:
- Set SJSA as your favourite charity—click the heart icon on our profile. [Search for 'SJSA' on PayPal, then click to favourite us.]
- Opt to donate £1 at checkout when making purchases.
Selling on eBay?
- Select ‘SJSA’ in the charity drop-down to donate a portion of your sales—we’re on the list.
Shop online?
- EasyFundraising donates a percentage of your spend with major retailers (like Argos, John Lewis, Boots, Tesco, and more) to a charity of your choice—at no cost to you. Just install a simple browser plugin and shop via their link (note: it doesn’t work through retailers' apps).
No donation of time, skills, or financial support is too small. We are grateful for all your generosity—thank you for helping us make a difference for all 260 children of St. Joseph!
