# Friends of Eckington School

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1086382 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1086382)
- Latest income: £6,785; spending £6,592
- What it funds: Education / training, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Worcestershire
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-eckington-school

to raise funds to enhance the learning experience of the children of Eckington C of E First 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | £6,785 | £6,592 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2024 | £3,522 | £10.1k | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2023 | £7,893 | £2,725 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2022 | £3,075 | £6,183 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2021 | £5,137 | £3,035 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of pupils in the school in particular by2.1 developing effective relationships between the staff parents and others associated with the school;2.2 engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils.

## What it funds

Friends of Eckington 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 Eckington School reported income of £6,785 and spending of £6,592. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Sept 2025, it spent £28.7k 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 Eckington 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 Eckington School open for applications now?

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

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

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

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

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

The register does not break out Friends of Eckington 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 £6,592. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £5,733 a year.

### How large is Friends of Eckington School?

In its latest reported year Friends of Eckington School reported income of £6,785 and spending of £6,592.


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