# Bishops Down Primary School Parent Staff Association

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1044070 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1044070)
- Latest income: £14.2k; spending £11.2k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Kent
- Other names: Bishops Down County Primary School Parent Staff Association (previous); Bishops Down County Primary School Parent Teacher Association (previous)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/bishops-down-primary-school-parent-staff-association

The principal objective of the charity is the advancement of education of school children at Bishops Down Primary School in Tunbridge Wells through the provision of donations to the School from fund raising and similar activities.

## 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 2025 | £14.2k | £11.2k | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £8,932 | £4,771 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £12.8k | £10.5k | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £5,200 | £7,032 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2021 | £7,596 | £3,455 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of pupils in the school - in particular by:1. Developing effective relationships between the Staff, parents and others associated with the school2. Engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils(the association shall be non-party political and non-sectarian)

## What it funds

Bishops Down Primary School Parent Staff 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 Bishops Down Primary School Parent Staff Association reported income of £14.2k and spending of £11.2k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jul 2025, it spent £37k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Bishops Down Primary School Parent Staff Association in its sources (last checked 5 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 Bishops Down Primary School Parent Staff Association open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Bishops Down Primary School Parent Staff Association is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Bishops Down Primary School Parent Staff Association fund?

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

### Does Bishops Down Primary School Parent Staff Association give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Bishops Down Primary School Parent Staff Association makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Bishops Down Primary School Parent Staff Association give each year?

The register does not break out Bishops Down Primary School Parent Staff 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 Jul 2025 was £11.2k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £7,406 a year.

### How large is Bishops Down Primary School Parent Staff Association?

In its latest reported year Bishops Down Primary School Parent Staff Association reported income of £14.2k and spending of £11.2k.


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