# Friends of Downe Primary School

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1114054 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1114054)
- Latest income: £4,972; spending £3,594
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Bromley
- Other names: Downe Primary School Parent Teachers Association (previous); Fds (working)
- Trustees: 1
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-downe-primary-school

Various fund raising events such as the Christmas bazaar, summer family fun day. Other fundraising and 'not for profit' activities organised including swimming lessons, pantomime outings and after school clubs and discos.

## 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 2021 | £4,972 | £3,594 | not filed |
| 30 Mar 2020 | £28.6k | £31.7k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of pupils in the school in particular by 1. Developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school2. Engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils

## What it funds

Friends of Downe Primary 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 Friends of Downe Primary School reported income of £4,972 and spending of £3,594. Over its last 2 reported years, to 30 Sept 2021, it spent £35.3k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Downe Primary School in its sources (last checked 6 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 Downe Primary School open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Downe Primary 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 Downe Primary School fund?

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

### Does Friends of Downe Primary School give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Friends of Downe Primary School give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of Downe Primary 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 2021 was £3,594. Over its last 2 reported years its spending averaged £17.7k a year.

### How large is Friends of Downe Primary School?

In its latest reported year Friends of Downe Primary School reported income of £4,972 and spending of £3,594.


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