# Friends of Bishop Ellis School

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1077271 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1077271)
- Latest income: £2,811; spending £3,611
- What it funds: Education / training, Religious activities, Amateur sport
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Leicestershire
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-bishop-ellis-school

We raise funds for Bishop Ellis Catholic School though holding school discos, summer and christmas fairs, bingo nights etc. The funds we raise go towards things for the 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 2026 | £2,811 | £3,611 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2025 | £6,424 | £4,439 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £3,402 | £1,986 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £7,425 | £5,641 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £4,634 | £6,274 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of the pupils in the school

## What it funds

Friends of Bishop Ellis School is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, religious activities and amateur sport for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Friends of Bishop Ellis School reported income of £2,811 and spending of £3,611. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2026, it spent £22k in total.

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

## How to apply

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

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

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

### Does Friends of Bishop Ellis School give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Friends of Bishop Ellis School give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of Bishop Ellis 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 2026 was £3,611. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,390 a year.

### How large is Friends of Bishop Ellis School?

In its latest reported year Friends of Bishop Ellis School reported income of £2,811 and spending of £3,611.


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