# Dorchester St Birinus School Pta

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1093570 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1093570)
- Latest income: £11.3k; spending £11.5k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Oxfordshire
- Other names: Dorchester St Birinus Pta (working)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/dorchester-st-birinus-school-pta

The main objective of the Charity is to advance the education of the pupils of Dorchester St Birinus 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2026 | £11.3k | £11.5k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2025 | £7,019 | £2,746 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £5,545 | £3,378 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £5,389 | £2,147 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £10k | £8,005 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of the pupils in the school in particular by1. Developing effective relationships between 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

Dorchester St Birinus School Pta 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 Dorchester St Birinus School Pta reported income of £11.3k and spending of £11.5k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2026, it spent £27.8k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Dorchester St Birinus School Pta 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 Dorchester St Birinus School Pta open for applications now?

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

### Where does Dorchester St Birinus School Pta fund?

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

### Does Dorchester St Birinus School Pta give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Dorchester St Birinus School Pta makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Dorchester St Birinus School Pta give each year?

The register does not break out Dorchester St Birinus School Pta'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 £11.5k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £5,565 a year.

### How large is Dorchester St Birinus School Pta?

In its latest reported year Dorchester St Birinus School Pta reported income of £11.3k and spending of £11.5k.


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