# Friends of Bitterne Park School

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 292601 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/292601)
- Latest income: £1,552; spending £571
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Hampshire, Southampton City
- Other names: Friends of Bitterne Park Comprehensive School (previous)
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-bitterne-park-school

Supporting projects within 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2025 | £1,552 | £571 | not filed |
| 29 Feb 2024 | £1,391 | £2,277 | not filed |
| 28 Feb 2023 | £2,251 | £2,222 | not filed |
| 28 Feb 2022 | £640 | £1,355 | not filed |
| 28 Feb 2021 | £376 | £1,466 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the educaton of the pupils of Bitterne Park comprehensive school by providing and assisting in the provision of those facilities for education at the school (not normally provided by the local education authority).

## What it funds

Friends of Bitterne Park 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 Friends of Bitterne Park School reported income of £1,552 and spending of £571. Over its last 5 reported years, to 28 Feb 2025, it spent £7,891 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Hampshire and Southampton City.

## How to apply

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

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Bitterne Park 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 Bitterne Park School fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Hampshire and Southampton City.

### Does Friends of Bitterne Park School give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Friends of Bitterne Park School give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of Bitterne Park School's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 28 Feb 2025 was £571. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,578 a year.

### How large is Friends of Bitterne Park School?

In its latest reported year Friends of Bitterne Park School reported income of £1,552 and spending of £571.


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