# Ags Friends

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1208352 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1208352)
- Latest income: £11.6k; spending £12.6k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Warwickshire
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/ags-friends

The purpose of AGS Friends is to advance the education of students in Alcester Grammar school, in particular by:Developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school, andEngaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2025 | £11.6k | £12.6k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The object of the association (the objects) is to advance the education of pupils in the school in particular by:2.1 developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school2.2 engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils.

## What it funds

Ags Friends is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Ags Friends reported income of £11.6k and spending of £12.6k.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Warwickshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Ags Friends in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Ags Friends open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Ags Friends is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Ags Friends fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Warwickshire.

### Does Ags Friends give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Ags Friends makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Ags Friends give each year?

The register does not break out Ags Friends's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Aug 2025 was £12.6k.

### How large is Ags Friends?

In its latest reported year Ags Friends reported income of £11.6k and spending of £12.6k.


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