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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1081299
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Friends of DCSF is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1081299. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Durham. The register describes its activities as: “Providing additional support for Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation in the nature of social events and fund raising.” Its charitable objects are: “To advance the education of the pupils of Durham school and to promote the charitable purposes of, or associated with, the school.” In the year to 31 Aug 2025 it reported income of £21k and spending of £11.9k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£21k
Latest spending
£11.9k
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / training
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOther defined groups
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2025 | £21k | £11.9k |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £21.2k | £16.6k |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £20.6k | £14.5k |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £34.3k | £26.4k |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £195 | £1,155 |
Charitable objects
To advance the education of the pupils of Durham school and to promote the charitable purposes of, or associated with, the school.
Where it operates
Durham
- Also known as
- The Friends of DCSF
- Formerly
- The Durham School Society; The Friends of Durham School
- Trustees
- 2
What Friends of DCSF funds
Friends of DCSF is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £70.6k in total.
How to apply to Friends of DCSF
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of DCSF in its sources (last checked 4 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 about Friends of DCSF
Is Friends of DCSF open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of DCSF is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Friends of DCSF fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Durham.
Does Friends of DCSF give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Friends of DCSF makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Friends of DCSF give each year?
The register does not break out Friends of DCSF'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 £11.9k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £14.1k a year.
How large is Friends of DCSF?
In its latest reported year Friends of DCSF reported income of £21k and spending of £11.9k.
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