# Backwell School Association

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 272572 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/272572)
- Website: https://www.backwellschool.net
- Latest income: £11.2k; spending £15.9k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: North Somerset
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/backwell-school-association

Raising funds to be donated to Backwell School for buying equipment and other funding for the benefit of students. Activities included school discos, Christmas fair, spring raffle, car boot sales,providing a bar at intervals for school events in the school theatre.Events are organised by committee members and assistance provided by parent helpers

## 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 2026 | £11.2k | £15.9k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2025 | £8,925 | £22.7k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £9,094 | £1,942 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £9,052 | £1,194 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £7,580 | £1,500 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of the pupils of the school by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education at the school by; see governing document.

## What it funds

Backwell School Association 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 Backwell School Association reported income of £11.2k and spending of £15.9k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2026, it spent £43.2k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as North Somerset.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Backwell School Association in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (backwellschool.net) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Backwell School Association open for applications now?

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

### Where does Backwell School Association fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as North Somerset.

### Does Backwell School Association give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Backwell School Association makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Backwell School Association give each year?

The register does not break out Backwell School Association'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 2026 was £15.9k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £8,647 a year.

### How large is Backwell School Association?

In its latest reported year Backwell School Association reported income of £11.2k and spending of £15.9k.


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