Is there a pressure to pay the voluntary contribution fee in schools?

St. Vincent de Paul has published new report today which found that 87% of parents cut back or delay spending in order to pay school voluntary contributions. The study polled 1,447 parents, who had made voluntary contributions to schools ranging between €30 to €550. Is there a pressure to pay voluntary contribution in schools? Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss their experience with paying the voluntary contribution.

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11.55 30 May 2023

Is there a pressure to pay the voluntary contribution fee in schools?

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11.55 30 May 2023

St. Vincent de Paul has published new report today which found that 87% of parents cut back or delay spending in order to pay school voluntary contributions.

The study polled 1,447 parents, who had made voluntary contributions to schools ranging between €30 to €550.

Is there a pressure to pay voluntary contribution in schools?

Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss their experience with paying the voluntary contribution.