# The Friends of Ashdon School

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1145518 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1145518)
- Latest income: £1,000; spending £0
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Children / young people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance
- Area of operation: Essex
- Other names: Friends of Ashdon School (working)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-ashdon-school

Advancing the education of the pupils of Ashdon School by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education at the school.Provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or leisure occupation of individuals who need such facilities because of their youth, age, infirmity, financial hardship or social circumstances to improve their conditions of life.

## 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 | £1,000 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Jan 2025 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Jan 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Jan 2023 | £7,332 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Jan 2022 | £1,825 | £399 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Application of income: the trustees must apply the income of the charity in furthering the following objects (the objects)to raise funds for the provision of refurbishment or maintenance of buildings and equipment for the benefit and use of the school and community in the village of Ashdon in the county of Essex or similar schools in the uttlesford area.application of capital: at their discretion, the trustees may spend all or part of the capital of the charity in furthering its objects.

## What it funds

The Friends of Ashdon School is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides other finance. In its latest reported year The Friends of Ashdon School reported income of £1,000 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jan 2026, it spent £399 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of Ashdon School in its sources (last checked 5 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 The Friends of Ashdon School open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Friends of Ashdon School is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Friends of Ashdon School fund?

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

### Does The Friends of Ashdon School give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Friends of Ashdon School makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Friends of Ashdon School give each year?

The register does not break out The Friends of Ashdon School'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 £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £80 a year.

### How large is The Friends of Ashdon School?

In its latest reported year The Friends of Ashdon School reported income of £1,000 and spending of £0.


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