# Friends at Bevendean School (Fabs)

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1207514 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1207514)
- Latest income: £14.6k; spending £13.2k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: East Sussex
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-at-bevendean-school

We run fun and engaging events for students, families and the local community at Bevendean Primary School and Nursery. We run these events to support our community and create wonderful memories for our children and families. We funraise at these events and use the funds we raise to support our charitable purposes.

## 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 Jan 2026 | £14.6k | £13.2k | not filed |
| 31 Jan 2025 | £13k | £6,641 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of pupils in the school in particular by:a) developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school.b) engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils.

## What it funds

Friends at Bevendean School (Fabs) is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides other finance and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Friends at Bevendean School (Fabs) reported income of £14.6k and spending of £13.2k. Over its last 2 reported years, to 31 Jan 2026, it spent £19.8k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as East Sussex.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends at Bevendean School (Fabs) 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 Friends at Bevendean School (Fabs) open for applications now?

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

### Where does Friends at Bevendean School (Fabs) fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as East Sussex.

### Does Friends at Bevendean School (Fabs) give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Friends at Bevendean School (Fabs) makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Friends at Bevendean School (Fabs) give each year?

The register does not break out Friends at Bevendean School (Fabs)'s grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Jan 2026 was £13.2k. Over its last 2 reported years its spending averaged £9,898 a year.

### How large is Friends at Bevendean School (Fabs)?

In its latest reported year Friends at Bevendean School (Fabs) reported income of £14.6k and spending of £13.2k.


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