# Friends of Bean

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1108674 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1108674)
- Latest income: £6,292; spending £6,282
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Kent
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-bean

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

## 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 2025 | £6,292 | £6,282 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £5,607 | £6,454 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £5,442 | £3,402 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £5,845 | £3,995 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £215 | £1,267 | 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

Friends of Bean is registered under general charitable purposes for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Friends of Bean reported income of £6,292 and spending of £6,282. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £21.4k in total.

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

## How to apply

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

### 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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