# The Friends of Compton and Up Marden Ce School

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1045575 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1045575)
- Website: https://dvsf.school/Compton-and-Up-Marden-CE-Primary/
- Latest income: £9,462; spending £10.4k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: West Sussex
- Other names: Compton and Upmarden Ce School Parent Teacher Association (previous); Friends of Compton & Upmarden School (working); Friends of Compton and Upmarden School (working)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-compton-and-up-marden-ce-school

The 'Friends Committee of Compton and Up Marden CE School' are a group of people who raise money for the school. Our aim is:1. To promote a close working relationship between parents, staff, children and the community.2. To raise funds to complement the school's resources.3. To help with activities which support the children's education.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | £9,462 | £10.4k | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2024 | £10.4k | £8,540 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2023 | £9,216 | £10.1k | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2022 | £2,594 | £820 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2021 | £1,660 | £1,886 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The object of the Friends is to advance the education of pupils in the school in particular by:developing effective relationships between the staff, children, parents, the community and others associated with the school;engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school;

## What it funds

The Friends of Compton and Up Marden Ce 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 The Friends of Compton and Up Marden Ce School reported income of £9,462 and spending of £10.4k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Sept 2025, it spent £31.7k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as West Sussex.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of Compton and Up Marden Ce School in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (dvsf.school) 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 The Friends of Compton and Up Marden Ce School open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Friends of Compton and Up Marden Ce School is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Friends of Compton and Up Marden Ce School fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as West Sussex.

### Does The Friends of Compton and Up Marden Ce School give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Friends of Compton and Up Marden Ce School makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Friends of Compton and Up Marden Ce School give each year?

The register does not break out The Friends of Compton and Up Marden Ce School's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Sept 2025 was £10.4k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £6,345 a year.

### How large is The Friends of Compton and Up Marden Ce School?

In its latest reported year The Friends of Compton and Up Marden Ce School reported income of £9,462 and spending of £10.4k.


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