Buildings

Capital Funding

Chester DBE acts as the responsible body for Voluntary Aided (VA) schools and manages capital funding for building projects for these schools. In partnership with DBE Services, we also provide a range of support for VA schools within the Diocese. For support and guidance on capital work contact Matt Cartwright on matt.cartwright@dbeservices.co.uk. For other land matters contact hello@chester.anglican.org.

Guidance for VA Schools

As the Responsible Body for capital projects in Voluntary Aided (VA) Schools, Chester DBE provides a range of guidance on how schools can get the most out of their buildings and how to undergo building works.

Capital Project Forms

For Schools & Governors: please complete the Project Approval form and Final Cost Certificate forms and submit to Matt Cartwright on Matt@dbeservices.co.uk. Consultants should also contact Matt Cartwright.

Related Resources

Final Cost Certificate

Final cost certificate form to be submitted on completion of a capital building project.

DBE Capital Approval Form

Project approval form for capital building projects, for schools and governors.

SCA & Capital Funding Guidance

Guidance on School Condition Allocation and capital funding for VA school building projects.

School Buildings Guidance

Guidance on how VA schools can get the most out of their buildings.