Voluntary-aided (VA) schools are maintained schools and often, but not always, have a religious character. These schools are eligible for capital funding by grant from the Department for Education.
VA schools are paid on a similar basis to other categories of school, but the governing body must usually pay at least 10% of the costs of capital work.
Barker has an outstanding track record of successful LCVAP applications with millions of pounds secured for our clients.
We have an unrivalled knowledge of how to put together successful applications. We also know how difficult and time-consuming this can be for individual schools and Business Managers. At Barker we take responsibility for putting together the applications, leaving schools to concentrate on their core activities.
Barker will consult with you to assess your site and discuss your requirements. We can advise you on the best projects to bid for and complete the necessary application submission on your behalf.
Our bid writing is done FREE OF CHARGE giving a very low risk solution to academies who want to apply for funding but do not have the time or technical knowledge to develop their own bids.
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