# Friends of Crown Meadow

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 504789 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/504789)
- Latest income: £3,576; spending £6,749
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Worcestershire
- Other names: Alvechurch Crown Meadow School Association (previous)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-crown-meadow

Fund raising PTA

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sept 2026 | £3,576 | £6,749 | not filed |
| 21 Sept 2025 | £5,666 | £8,337 | not filed |
| 21 Sept 2024 | £15.7k | £8,247 | not filed |
| 21 Sept 2023 | £5,535 | £7,849 | not filed |
| 21 Sept 2022 | £5,887 | £3,562 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The object of the association (the objects} is to advance the education of pupils in the school in particular by:2.1 developing effective relationships between the staff,parents and others associated with the school;2.2 engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment whichsupport the school and advance the education of the pupils.

## What it funds

Friends of Crown Meadow 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 Crown Meadow reported income of £3,576 and spending of £6,749. Over its last 5 reported years, to 21 Sept 2026, it spent £34.7k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Crown Meadow 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 Crown Meadow open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Crown Meadow is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Friends of Crown Meadow fund?

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

### Does Friends of Crown Meadow give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Friends of Crown Meadow give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of Crown Meadow's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 21 Sept 2026 was £6,749. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £6,949 a year.

### How large is Friends of Crown Meadow?

In its latest reported year Friends of Crown Meadow reported income of £3,576 and spending of £6,749.


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