# Christchurch Infant School Ptfa

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1087501 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1087501)
- Website: http://www.christchurchinf.dorset.sch.uk/ptfa.html
- Latest income: £13k; spending £11.2k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Dorset
- Other names: Christchurch Infants School Ptfa (previous)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/christchurch-infant-school-ptfa

Our most popular events every year as they endorse our mission to ensure the children have fun and are a very successful way of raising funds are: Christmas Fair; Santa Surprise; Discos; Quiz; Summer Fair

## 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 | £13k | £11.2k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2025 | £7,112 | £10.1k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £5,723 | £10.5k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £16.6k | £18k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £23k | £19.5k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of the pupils in the school. In furtherance of this object the association may: -a) develop more extended relationships between the staff, parents and other associated with the school.b) engage in activities, which support the school and advance the education of pupils attending it.c) provide and assist in the provision of such facilities or items for education at the school (not provided from statutory funds) as the committee in consultation with the governing body shall from time to time determine.

## What it funds

Christchurch Infant School Ptfa 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 Christchurch Infant School Ptfa reported income of £13k and spending of £11.2k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2026, it spent £69.2k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Christchurch Infant School Ptfa in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (christchurchinf.dorset.sch.uk) 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 Christchurch Infant School Ptfa open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Christchurch Infant School Ptfa is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Christchurch Infant School Ptfa fund?

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

### Does Christchurch Infant School Ptfa give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Christchurch Infant School Ptfa makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Christchurch Infant School Ptfa give each year?

The register does not break out Christchurch Infant School Ptfa'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 £11.2k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £13.8k a year.

### How large is Christchurch Infant School Ptfa?

In its latest reported year Christchurch Infant School Ptfa reported income of £13k and spending of £11.2k.


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