# Balcombe C E School Pta

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1099358 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1099358)
- Latest income: £15.7k; spending £8,099
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: West Sussex
- Other names: Balcombe School Pta (working)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/balcombe-c-e-school-pta

Fundraising for the advancement of education at Balcombe Primary school.

## 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 Jul 2026 | £15.7k | £8,099 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2025 | £14.6k | £20.4k | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £17.3k | £23.7k | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £23.1k | £1,170 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £15.1k | £21.3k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of the pupils in the school in particular by1. Developing effective relationships between the staff parents and others associated with the school;2. Engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils.

## What it funds

Balcombe C E School Pta 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 Balcombe C E School Pta reported income of £15.7k and spending of £8,099. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jul 2026, it spent £74.7k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as West Sussex.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Balcombe C E School Pta 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 Balcombe C E School Pta open for applications now?

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

### Where does Balcombe C E School Pta fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as West Sussex.

### Does Balcombe C E School Pta give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Balcombe C E School Pta makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Balcombe C E School Pta give each year?

The register does not break out Balcombe C E School Pta's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Jul 2026 was £8,099. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £14.9k a year.

### How large is Balcombe C E School Pta?

In its latest reported year Balcombe C E School Pta reported income of £15.7k and spending of £8,099.


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