Social Action and Fundraising
Related Merici Policies
Healthy Eating/Drinking Policy
Rationale/Purpose
Merici College has a long tradition of active involvement in charity work. The ethos of the College involves a culture of service to others in the local, national and global communities. Social action and fundraising are opportunities for the College community to show concern for injustice and express our faith through action.
The aim of this policy is to clarify the College’s role in supporting a number of charities, in order that:
- the burden of fundraising and associated events is equitably maintained and
- to allow for some flexibility so the College community can respond to changing needs and acute events (such as bushfire or flooding crises).
Definitions
A fundraising activity is defined as an organised activity to raise money or goods.
Fundraising by the College for charitable organisations will:
- Raise awareness about the charitable organisation and the nature of its work;
- Have a plan for action with a ‘whole’ school or a ‘House’ focus that can involve all students at the College and the wider College community.
Policy
It is Merici College’s policy to have a consistent process for the College to consider all fundraising activities. All proposals for fundraising activities must be submitted to the Head of Mission and Community and approved by the College Executive, with the ultimate decision being at the discretion of the Principal.
The College supports charities on a number of levels. The College’s main charity is Caritas. Other social awareness raising and fundraising falls into three categories.
Please refer to the full policy attached.
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