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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1084857
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Friends of Chestnuts is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1084857. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Milton Keynes. The register describes its activities as: “To raise funds for various projects which will enable the children to gain a better education.” Its charitable objects are: “To advance the education of pupils in the school.” In the year to 31 Aug 2025 it reported income of £5,601 and spending of £5,685.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£5,601
Latest spending
£5,685
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / training
- Who it helps
- Children / young people
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides other finance
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2025 | £5,601 | £5,685 |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £2,003 | £3,700 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £3,265 | £4,626 |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £959 | £1,179 |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £2,210 | £3,775 |
Charitable objects
To advance the education of pupils in the school
Where it operates
Milton Keynes
- Trustees
- 2
What Friends of Chestnuts funds
Friends of Chestnuts is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides other finance. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £19k in total.
How to apply to Friends of Chestnuts
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Chestnuts in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (facebook.com) 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 about Friends of Chestnuts
Is Friends of Chestnuts open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Chestnuts is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Friends of Chestnuts fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Milton Keynes.
Does Friends of Chestnuts give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Friends of Chestnuts makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Friends of Chestnuts give each year?
The register does not break out Friends of Chestnuts'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 £5,685. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,793 a year.
How large is Friends of Chestnuts?
In its latest reported year Friends of Chestnuts reported income of £5,601 and spending of £5,685.
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