# Friends of Bovey School

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1042165 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1042165)
- Website: https://pta-events.co.uk/btspta
- Latest income: £13.1k; spending £10.8k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Devon
- Other names: Bovey Tracey School Association (previous); Bovey Tracey Primary School Parentteacher Association (previous)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-bovey-school

Providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education at the school (not normally provided by the Local Education Authority).

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sept 2025 | £13.1k | £10.8k | not filed |
| 10 Sept 2024 | £11.2k | £9,643 | not filed |
| 10 Sept 2023 | £8,359 | £9,530 | not filed |
| 10 Sept 2022 | £6,897 | £5,491 | not filed |
| 10 Sept 2021 | £5,235 | £4,367 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The object of the association (the objects) is to advance the education of pupils in the school in particular by:Developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school;Engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils.

## What it funds

Friends of Bovey 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 Bovey School reported income of £13.1k and spending of £10.8k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 10 Sept 2025, it spent £39.9k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Bovey School in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (pta-events.co.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Friends of Bovey School open for applications now?

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

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

### Does Friends of Bovey School give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Friends of Bovey School give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of Bovey School's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 10 Sept 2025 was £10.8k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £7,972 a year.

### How large is Friends of Bovey School?

In its latest reported year Friends of Bovey School reported income of £13.1k and spending of £10.8k.


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