# Castle Newnham PTA

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1052308 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1052308)
- Website: http://castlenewnham.school/
- Latest income: £13.4k; spending £9,489
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Bedford
- Other names: Castle Lower School P T A (working); Castle Lower School Parent Teacher Association (previous)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/castle-newnham-pta

General fundraising for Castle Newnham School in Bedford. We do this by fairs held at the school, quiz nights, discos, cake sales and sponsored events. Money raised is then used by the school to buy equipment and provide extra activities for the children.

## 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 | £13.4k | £9,489 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £14.1k | £6,823 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £21.6k | £29.6k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £16.4k | £22.5k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £16.4k | £22.5k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of pupils in the school.

## What it funds

Castle Newnham 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 Castle Newnham PTA reported income of £13.4k and spending of £9,489. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £91k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Castle Newnham PTA in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (castlenewnham.school) 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 Castle Newnham PTA open for applications now?

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

### Where does Castle Newnham PTA fund?

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

### Does Castle Newnham PTA give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Castle Newnham PTA makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Castle Newnham PTA give each year?

The register does not break out Castle Newnham 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 Aug 2025 was £9,489. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £18.2k a year.

### How large is Castle Newnham PTA?

In its latest reported year Castle Newnham PTA reported income of £13.4k and spending of £9,489.


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