# The Friends of Benson School

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1094143 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1094143)
- Latest income: £19.8k; spending £8,786
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Oxfordshire
- Other names: Fobs (working)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-benson-school

Fundraising activities for Benson C of E Primary School

## 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 | £19.8k | £8,786 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £12.1k | £13.2k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £14k | £13.2k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £16.7k | £13.3k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £8,988 | £5,196 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of the pupils in the school in particular by1. 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

The Friends of Benson School is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Friends of Benson School reported income of £19.8k and spending of £8,786. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £53.7k in total.

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

## How to apply

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

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Friends of Benson 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 Benson School fund?

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

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

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

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

The register does not break out The Friends of Benson 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 Aug 2025 was £8,786. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £10.7k a year.

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

In its latest reported year The Friends of Benson School reported income of £19.8k and spending of £8,786.


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