Voluntary aided (VA) schools
VA schools can be linked to a variety of organisations. They can be faith schools (often the Church of England or the Roman Catholic Church), or be non-denominational schools, often linked to London Livery Companies such as the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers, Skinners and Drapers. The governing body contributes towards the capital costs of running the school and employs the staff and decides admission arrangements. The schools' lands and buildings are normally owned by the charitable foundation.