# Datchworth School PTFA

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1089654 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1089654)
- Website: https://www.datchworth.herts.sch.uk/
- Latest income: £11.1k; spending £10.2k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Hertfordshire
- Other names: Datchworth School Pta (previous)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/datchworth-school-ptfa

The PTA undertakes a variety of fund-raising activities, mainly in the form of social events for the parents, staff and pupils of the school, in order to raise funds to purchase items of benefit to the pupils, including educational resources, and playground and sports equipment.

## 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 | £11.1k | £10.2k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £8,298 | £10.5k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £12.3k | £9,789 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £9,863 | £6,284 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £7,553 | £5,728 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of pupils in the school in particular by1. Developing effective relationships between the staff parents and others associated with the school;2. Engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils;

## What it funds

Datchworth 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 Datchworth School PTFA reported income of £11.1k and spending of £10.2k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £42.5k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Datchworth School PTFA in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (datchworth.herts.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 Datchworth School PTFA open for applications now?

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

### Where does Datchworth School PTFA fund?

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

### Does Datchworth School PTFA give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Datchworth School PTFA makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Datchworth School PTFA give each year?

The register does not break out Datchworth 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 2025 was £10.2k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £8,493 a year.

### How large is Datchworth School PTFA?

In its latest reported year Datchworth School PTFA reported income of £11.1k and spending of £10.2k.


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