3. Is there a cost involved? 3.1 Aren't volunteers free? Absolutely! The time that our volunteers give is free, however, to make sure this time is put to the best possible use and keeps children safe, we do make an annual charge to cover vetting, training, on-going management and resource costs. Each school benefits from a dedicated member of the Beanstalk team who'll be your main point of contact to ensure the service runs smoothly and takes up very little of your time. We fundraise for the majority of our running costs meaning our partner schools contribute less than £6 per one-to-one session with a child. We make no charge until we're ready to start sessions with children so please don't be put off by worrying about upfront costs. We will work with your school to fit your budget needs and timings, so do fill in the enquiry form below to find out how we can help your school. 3.2 How could we fund your service? Many schools use their Pupil Premium funds to support children with this service as it directly impacts the individual child. It's also worth considering whether you're able to access funding from virtual schools, local businesses, PTA fundraising or small trusts in your local area. We even have some schools benefitting from the support of their local independent schools. Enquire now Manage Cookie Preferences