# Dolphinholme School Ptfa

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1155692 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1155692)
- Latest income: £5,091; spending £5,565
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Lancashire
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/dolphinholme-school-ptfa

The charity's principal object is to advance the education of the pupils in Dolphinholme C.E. Primary School by providing funds and equipment to the school.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | £5,091 | £5,565 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2024 | £1,614 | £3,554 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2023 | £1,359 | £3,654 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2022 | £6,861 | £2,754 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2021 | £2,491 | £1,890 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 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

Dolphinholme 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 Dolphinholme School Ptfa reported income of £5,091 and spending of £5,565. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Sept 2025, it spent £17.4k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Dolphinholme School Ptfa in its sources (last checked 4 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 Dolphinholme School Ptfa open for applications now?

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

### Where does Dolphinholme School Ptfa fund?

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

### Does Dolphinholme School Ptfa give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Dolphinholme School Ptfa give each year?

The register does not break out Dolphinholme 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 30 Sept 2025 was £5,565. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,483 a year.

### How large is Dolphinholme School Ptfa?

In its latest reported year Dolphinholme School Ptfa reported income of £5,091 and spending of £5,565.


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