Voluntary contribution of £120 for school

[Voiceofreason92]

My son’s school have always asked for a voluntary contribution of £35 per year per child. This year they have decided to up it to £60 per child. I have two children. In the past it’s never been clear what that £35 is going on so have always reluctantly contributed. This year they have asked for money for revamping the year 1 toilets, building a ‘summer house’ style cabin as an intervention room and to support their staffing structure.

since September, it’s been in the newsletter every week saying they still don’t have 100% of families contributing and they would really like it. (Only 50% have) This week a letter came home in my kid’s book bag from the head teacher saying that they noticed I havent paid my £120 contribution and they really think it’s time I contributed for my boys.
AIBU unreasonable for not contributing out of principle that I feel hounded and it’s meant to be voluntary.
(this is a state primary school not a private one)

I’m sorry, but this just isn’t correct. The majority aren’t paying enough tax to cover everything that the state provides. You will
note that I said ‘if a voluntary contribution can be afforded’.
I understand that things are tight for many. But, I also believe that the vast majority could afford a minimal sum if it was a priority. Not everyone BUT most.

@EvieBB Even if we don't do the wealth tax at 15% (which was actually not what I was going for) but 15% of tax on dividends that are 4% of the value of the pot (that's always growing) that's still £9k or more than it costs to educate a child. But let's keep the complication. Let's keep the smoke and mirrors.