The Diocesan Schools’ Building Fund (DBF) was introduced in September 2000 in order to provide the contribution needed towards building and repair projects at our Voluntary Aided Schools. 50% of the Fund is provided by parishes regardless of whether or not they have access to a Catholic school; 50% of the Fund is provided by schools from donations from the parents of the children attending the school. In this way the whole diocesan Mass-going population and all parents of children in our schools, share the Bishop’s commitment to our Catholic schools.
As a voluntary aided school, we only receive 90% of the budget allocated to capital projects (such as building works, buying new computers and other projects which require a large expenditure). The onus is on the school to raise the other 10% and we do this through the DBF.
Subsequently, all parents are asked to support the DBF by voluntarily donating a small amount each year. This amounts to £96 per year, per family. The easiest way to go about this is to set up a standing order for just £8 per month. Further details can be obtained from the school office.