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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1108674
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Friends of Bean is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1108674. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kent. The register describes its activities as: “holds events within the local community, both to raise funds for our primary school and to provide social activities for the children and the school community.” Its charitable objects are: “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.” In the year to 31 Aug 2025 it reported income of £6,292 and spending of £6,282.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£6,292
Latest spending
£6,282
- What it funds
- General charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Children / young people
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2025 | £6,292 | £6,282 |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £5,607 | £6,454 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £5,442 | £3,402 |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £5,845 | £3,995 |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £215 | £1,267 |
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
Where it operates
Kent
- Trustees
- 6
What Friends of Bean funds
Friends of Bean is registered under general charitable purposes for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £21.4k in total.
How to apply to Friends of Bean
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Bean 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 about Friends of Bean
Is Friends of Bean open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Bean is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Friends of Bean fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kent.
Does Friends of Bean give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Friends of Bean makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Friends of Bean give each year?
The register does not break out Friends of Bean'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 £6,282. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,280 a year.
How large is Friends of Bean?
In its latest reported year Friends of Bean reported income of £6,292 and spending of £6,282.
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