# Friends of Bottesford Primary School

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1107293 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1107293)
- Latest income: £9,232; spending £6,250
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Leicestershire
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-bottesford-primary-school

To advance the education of pupils in the school in particular: By raising funds through sales of uniforms, events such as annual summer and Christmas fair, evening events, school discos, and other small fundraising activities.

## 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 | £9,232 | £6,250 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £8,396 | £11.6k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £15k | £12k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £7,974 | £11.8k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £5,566 | £1,209 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 2. To advance the education of pupils in the school in particular by2.1 developing effective relationships between the staff parents and others associated with the school;2.2 engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils;

## What it funds

Friends of Bottesford Primary School is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Friends of Bottesford Primary School reported income of £9,232 and spending of £6,250. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £42.9k 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 Bottesford Primary 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 Bottesford Primary School open for applications now?

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

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

### Does Friends of Bottesford Primary School give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Friends of Bottesford Primary School give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of Bottesford Primary 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 £6,250. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £8,571 a year.

### How large is Friends of Bottesford Primary School?

In its latest reported year Friends of Bottesford Primary School reported income of £9,232 and spending of £6,250.


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