# Friends of Carlton Camp

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1157525 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1157525)
- Website: https://www.friendsofcarlton.org.uk
- Latest income: £8,657; spending £5,774
- What it funds: Education / training, Recreation
- Who it helps: Children / young people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides services
- Area of operation: Newcastle Upon Tyne City, Cumbria, Durham, North Yorkshire, Northumberland, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland, Stockton-on-tees, East Riding of Yorkshire
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-carlton-camp

Our mission remains that of enabling children and young people to develop emotionally,physically ,socially and educationally by taking part in a range of activities at Carlton Outdoor Education Centre. In particular we are dedicated to helping children from disadvantaged backgrounds.

## 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 Mar 2025 | £8,657 | £5,774 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £10.4k | £6,258 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £5,027 | £8,591 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £2,930 | £1,665 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £5,640 | £177 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance in life and relieve needs of young people through:(a)the provision of recreational and leisure time activities provided in the interest of social welfare, designed to improve their conditions of life;(b)providing support and activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals.

## What it funds

Friends of Carlton Camp is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and recreation for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides services. In its latest reported year Friends of Carlton Camp reported income of £8,657 and spending of £5,774. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £22.5k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Newcastle Upon Tyne City, Cumbria, Durham, North Yorkshire and Northumberland and 5 more areas.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Carlton Camp in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (friendsofcarlton.org.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 Carlton Camp open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Carlton Camp is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Friends of Carlton Camp fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Newcastle Upon Tyne City, Cumbria, Durham, North Yorkshire and Northumberland and 5 more areas.

### Does Friends of Carlton Camp give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Friends of Carlton Camp makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Friends of Carlton Camp give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of Carlton Camp's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £5,774. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,493 a year.

### How large is Friends of Carlton Camp?

In its latest reported year Friends of Carlton Camp reported income of £8,657 and spending of £5,774.


## Similar funders

- [Corra Foundation](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/corra-foundation) – 4 open schemes
- [Harpur Trust](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/harpur-trust)
- [Armed Forces Covenant Fund](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/armed-forces-covenant-fund)
- [The Veterans' Foundation](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/veterans-foundation)
- [John Lyon's Charity](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/john-lyons-charity)
- [Westminster Foundation](https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/westminster-foundation)

## Guides

- [Grants for schools in the UK: where to look and what closes soon](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/grants-for-schools-uk)
- [How to apply to the Gannochy Trust: who it funds, typical awards and deadlines](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/how-to-apply-to-gannochy-trust)
- [How to apply to the Garfield Weston Foundation: who it funds, typical awards and deadlines](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/how-to-apply-to-garfield-weston-foundation)