St Bartholomew’s School Trust
The St Bartholomew’s School Trust (reg no. 800133) is a charitable fund supported by the generous donations of our parents and carers in order to enhance the educational experience of all students at St Bart’s.
Make a donation
Each year, we ask all our St Bart’s families for a voluntary contribution of £40 per annum to continue the fund and to enable further enrichment of the lives of St Bart’s students.
However, anyone can donate at any time and as often as they like! All donations are gratefully received and can be made via the St Bartholomew’s School Trust donation page or please contact the Finance office to set up a standing order.
Gift aid
Remember gift aid can be included in the donation and, where applicable, can significantly increase your contribution.
How St Bartholomew’s School Trust enhances the students’ educational experience:
Head Student Bids
Traditionally, our Head Students submit bids to the St Bartholomew’s School Trust on behalf of the student body. The long-established support of the St Bart’s community has funded many of our students’ requests. Successful bids in recent years have included:
- quiet study work stations
- indoor plants for the Sixth Form study space
- the large external clock
- proscenium curtains in the main hall for performances
- dance workshops
- the Year 7 canopy
Hardship
Supporting students whose families are suffering financial hardship and would not otherwise be able to participate in trips and enrichment, or purchase school uniform and/or equipment. The St Bartholomew’s School Trust allows us to respond directly to the needs of our current students:
- £150 supports access to a Chromebook device for a student
- £100 allows a suit to be purchased for a university interview
- £45 can provide a blazer
- £30 will allow a student to participate in an enrichment activity
- £15 will cover meals in school for a week for a student who falls just outside Government funding criteria
- £10 enables us to gift students a calculator
Whole School Projects
2024/2025: Nature Reserve Pathway
In 2024/2025 we launched a successful whole school fundraising campaign on the Good Exchange to lay a new accessible and sustainable pathway in the Nature Reserve. The Nature Reserve was first developed after the school moved onto the new site in 2010, but had fallen into disrepair and was no longer safe for students to enter. Following the laying of the new pathway, students are now using the space for lessons and for nature clubs, and are already enjoying the benefits. Thank you to the many organisations that supported the project, which included Englefield Charitable Trust, Friends of the Earth Newbury, Greenham Trust, Newbury Town Council, Peter Baker Grants, St Bart’s Parents’ Association, Veolia Sustainability Fund and West Berkshire Council.
Donations can be made at any time to the St Bartholomew’s School Trust donation page. Please do not hesitate to contact our Finance Office in confidence if you require further information about giving to the St Bartholomew’s School Trust.
Other ways to support St Bart’s
Parents and carers can also get involved with the school by joining, or supporting the activities of our Parents’ Association (reg no. 279703) and former students can join our Alumni community.
