# Dove Pta

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1167058 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1167058)
- Website: http://www.thelifecloud.net/schools/OrchidVale/resources/1SitePages/DovePTA.page
- Latest income: £6,559; spending £6,382
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Recreation
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Swindon
- Other names: Developing Orchid Vale Education Pta (working)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/dove-pta

Fundraising helps us to improve resources and enrich the curriculum but it doesn't stop there... The events the PTA put on are important too as they help to make school a little bit more exciting for everyone!

## 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 | £6,559 | £6,382 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £6,866 | £6,359 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £6,492 | £4,128 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £4,327 | £4,554 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £4,325 | £3,449 | 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

Dove Pta is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and recreation for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Dove Pta reported income of £6,559 and spending of £6,382. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £24.9k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Dove Pta in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (thelifecloud.net) 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 Dove Pta open for applications now?

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

### Where does Dove Pta fund?

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

### Does Dove Pta give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Dove Pta makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Dove Pta give each year?

The register does not break out Dove 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 2025 was £6,382. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,974 a year.

### How large is Dove Pta?

In its latest reported year Dove Pta reported income of £6,559 and spending of £6,382.


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