# The Five Islands Academy PTFA

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1119793 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1119793)
- Website: https://www.fiveislands.scilly.sch.uk
- Latest income: £1,986; spending £586
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides human resources
- Area of operation: Isles of Scilly
- Other names: The Five Islands School Pta (previous); The Five Islands School Ptfa (previous)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/five-islands-academy-ptfa

The purpose of the PTFA is to work in partnership with the school to fund items that the school budget does not normally stretch to and to provide extra resources to enrich a child's experience at the school, both in lesson time and at play times.

## 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 | £1,986 | £586 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £2,426 | £1,860 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £2,342 | £1,860 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £1,352 | £2,631 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £1,457 | £788 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 2. The object of the association ('the objects') is to advance the education of pupils in the school in particular by2.1 developing effective relationships between the staff parents and others associated with the school;2.2 engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment, which support the school and advance the education of the pupils.

## What it funds

The Five Islands Academy PTFA is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance and provides human resources. In its latest reported year The Five Islands Academy PTFA reported income of £1,986 and spending of £586. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £7,725 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Isles of Scilly.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Five Islands Academy PTFA in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (fiveislands.scilly.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 The Five Islands Academy PTFA open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Five Islands Academy PTFA fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Isles of Scilly.

### Does The Five Islands Academy PTFA give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Five Islands Academy PTFA makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Five Islands Academy PTFA give each year?

The register does not break out The Five Islands Academy 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 £586. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,545 a year.

### How large is The Five Islands Academy PTFA?

In its latest reported year The Five Islands Academy PTFA reported income of £1,986 and spending of £586.


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