# Firs School Parent Teachers Association

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1053803 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1053803)
- Latest income: £19k; spending £24k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources
- Area of operation: Central Bedfordshire
- Other names: Firs School Association (previous); The Firs School Pta (working)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/firs-school-parent-teachers-association

Raising money ad hoc requirements from the Senior Leadership Team at school and continuing to help replenish playground equipment,supplement swimming lessons for Yr 4 children and contributing towards new books for the betterment of the children and 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 2025 | £19k | £24k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £22.9k | £21.8k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £7,104 | £6,195 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £44.9k | £36.6k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £5,893 | £7,349 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of the pupils of the school.

## What it funds

Firs School Parent Teachers Association is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides human resources. In its latest reported year Firs School Parent Teachers Association reported income of £19k and spending of £24k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £95.9k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Central Bedfordshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Firs School Parent Teachers Association 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 Firs School Parent Teachers Association open for applications now?

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

### Where does Firs School Parent Teachers Association fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Central Bedfordshire.

### Does Firs School Parent Teachers Association give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Firs School Parent Teachers Association makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Firs School Parent Teachers Association give each year?

The register does not break out Firs School Parent Teachers 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 Aug 2025 was £24k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £19.2k a year.

### How large is Firs School Parent Teachers Association?

In its latest reported year Firs School Parent Teachers Association reported income of £19k and spending of £24k.


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