# Friends of Barrowby School

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 508516 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/508516)
- Latest income: £11.1k; spending £6,505
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance
- Area of operation: Lincolnshire
- Other names: Barrowby Parents Association (previous); F O B S (working)
- Trustees: 1
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-barrowby-school

Fundraising to provide additional equipment for the use of pupils and to enrich their school life. Events included 50/50 Club, DVD and photo sales and raffle at Nativity plays; disco and a Summer Fair and refreshments at Sports day.

## 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 Jul 2025 | £11.1k | £6,505 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £3,793 | £11.4k | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £7,976 | £2,571 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £3,584 | £1,721 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2021 | £952 | £1,096 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of th pupils of the school by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities or education at the school (not normally provided by the local education authority) and as an ancillary thereto and in furtherance of this object to: a) foster more extended relationships between staff, parents and others associated with the school, and, b) engage in activities which support the school and advance the education of the pupils attending it.

## What it funds

Friends of Barrowby School is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides other finance. In its latest reported year Friends of Barrowby School reported income of £11.1k and spending of £6,505. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jul 2025, it spent £23.3k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Barrowby School 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 of Barrowby School open for applications now?

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

### Where does Friends of Barrowby School fund?

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

### Does Friends of Barrowby School give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Friends of Barrowby School give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of Barrowby 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 Jul 2025 was £6,505. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,651 a year.

### How large is Friends of Barrowby School?

In its latest reported year Friends of Barrowby School reported income of £11.1k and spending of £6,505.


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