# Cropwell Bishop Friends of the School

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1028417 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1028417)
- Latest income: £18.3k; spending £12.5k
- What it funds: Education / training, Amateur sport
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: Nottinghamshire
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/cropwell-bishop-friends-of-school

To advance the education of the pupils of the School by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education at the School (not normally provided by the LEA).

## 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 | £18.3k | £12.5k | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £17.1k | £12k | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £15k | £18.7k | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £14.3k | £12.1k | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2021 | £7,048 | £4,979 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The object of the association (the objects) is to advance the education of pupils in the school in particular by: developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school. Engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils.?

## What it funds

Cropwell Bishop Friends of the School is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and amateur sport for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year Cropwell Bishop Friends of the School reported income of £18.3k and spending of £12.5k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jul 2025, it spent £60.3k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Cropwell Bishop Friends of the School in its sources (last checked 6 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 Cropwell Bishop Friends of the School open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Cropwell Bishop Friends of the School is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Cropwell Bishop Friends of the School fund?

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

### Does Cropwell Bishop Friends of the School give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Cropwell Bishop Friends of the School makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Cropwell Bishop Friends of the School give each year?

The register does not break out Cropwell Bishop Friends of the School'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 £12.5k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £12.1k a year.

### How large is Cropwell Bishop Friends of the School?

In its latest reported year Cropwell Bishop Friends of the School reported income of £18.3k and spending of £12.5k.


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