# Friends of Cosby School

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1042888 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1042888)
- Latest income: £8,604; spending £6,063
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Leicestershire
- Trustees: 8
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-cosby-school

fundraising for items for that benefit the children at cosby primary school

## 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 Jul 2026 | £8,604 | £6,063 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2025 | £694 | £1,564 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £4,150 | £1,994 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £1,654 | £968 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £8,495 | £10.7k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of the pupils in the school

## What it funds

Friends of Cosby School is registered under general charitable purposes for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Friends of Cosby School reported income of £8,604 and spending of £6,063. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jul 2026, it spent £21.3k 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 Cosby School in its sources (last checked 5 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 Cosby School open for applications now?

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

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

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

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

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

The register does not break out Friends of Cosby 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 Jul 2026 was £6,063. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,259 a year.

### How large is Friends of Cosby School?

In its latest reported year Friends of Cosby School reported income of £8,604 and spending of £6,063.


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