# Dartford Primary Academy Friends Association

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 289836 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/289836)
- Latest income: £6,976; spending £11.8k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Kent
- Other names: Friends of York Road and St Alban's Road Schools Association (previous); York Road School Friends Association (previous); York Road Junior Academy Friends Association (previous)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/dartford-primary-academy-friends-association

FAMILY EVENTS, CHILDRENS DISCOS, FAIRS.

## 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 | £6,976 | £11.8k | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2025 | £10.4k | £10.8k | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £11.2k | £6,991 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £13.3k | £9,590 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £5,792 | £4,237 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of the pupils of the school by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities at the school, not normally provided by the local education authority and as an ancillary thereto and in furtherance of this object the association may:a) foster more extended relationships between staff, parents and others associated with the school.b) engage in activities which support the school and advance the education of the pupils attending the school.

## What it funds

Dartford Primary Academy Friends Association is registered under general charitable purposes for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Dartford Primary Academy Friends Association reported income of £6,976 and spending of £11.8k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jul 2026, it spent £43.4k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Dartford Primary Academy Friends 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 Dartford Primary Academy Friends Association open for applications now?

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

### Where does Dartford Primary Academy Friends Association fund?

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

### Does Dartford Primary Academy Friends Association give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Dartford Primary Academy Friends Association makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Dartford Primary Academy Friends Association give each year?

The register does not break out Dartford Primary Academy Friends 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 2026 was £11.8k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £8,684 a year.

### How large is Dartford Primary Academy Friends Association?

In its latest reported year Dartford Primary Academy Friends Association reported income of £6,976 and spending of £11.8k.


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