# Foals

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1104422 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1104422)
- Website: https://www.foals.org.uk
- Latest income: £4,583; spending £4,327
- What it funds: Education / training, Disability
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides services
- Area of operation: Nottinghamshire
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/foals

Supporting the students of Ash Lea School. Supporting the school, siblings and parents of Ash Lea 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 | £4,583 | £4,327 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2025 | £5,951 | £6,875 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £9,882 | £5,039 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £4,791 | £5,387 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £7,359 | £7,623 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of pupils in the school in particular by: (1) 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

Foals is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and disability for children / young people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides services. In its latest reported year Foals reported income of £4,583 and spending of £4,327. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2026, it spent £29.3k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Foals in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (foals.org.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 Foals open for applications now?

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

### Where does Foals fund?

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

### Does Foals give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Foals give each year?

The register does not break out Foals'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 £4,327. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £5,850 a year.

### How large is Foals?

In its latest reported year Foals reported income of £4,583 and spending of £4,327.


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- [Grants for schools in the UK: where to look and what closes soon](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/grants-for-schools-uk)
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