Endless school requests for money/donations; WIBU to do this?

[BrazenRaven]

It can be hard keeping track of the list of things that I have to remember and send money in for!

AIBU and would I be viewed as 'not fully committed to the ethos of the school blah blah' if I sent a donation in at the start of the year and ignored all request for money etc.

What would be an acceptable amount per child?
How could I word it politely to make it clear this is what I'm doing?

Has anyone done this?
How was it received?

Whoknows - perfect system. Great idea.

Why not take your one off donation, keep it in small change and do as whoknows suggests. Could be interesting actually, how long does £x amount last.

I agree OP all the letters and texts looking for money can get a bit much.

Sometimes I think teachers and schools do not co ordinate the number of events happening across the school so families with more than one child end up swamped with requests. Our school went through a really bad phase like this - just non stop money, money and it felt like harassment. Thankfully a new head has limited the charity and financial requests and things are so much better.

Maybe keep track of all the requests over a term/ year and speak to the head and board of governors. Chances are you are not alone. In the meantime I would prioritise school trips and any paid for events over charity and just give what you can afford.