# Friends of Elstow Lower School Association

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1067777 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1067777)
- Website: https://elstowschool.co.uk
- Latest income: £3,499; spending £2,602
- What it funds: Education / training, Amateur sport
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Central Bedfordshire, Bedford
- Other names: Friends (working)
- Trustees: 9
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-elstow-lower-school-association

School PTA - Fundraising for enrichment of children's school life.

## 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 Aug 2025 | £3,499 | £2,602 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £7,247 | £2,303 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £2,426 | £1,304 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £269 | £348 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £1,540 | £2,108 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of pupils in the school.

## What it funds

Friends of Elstow Lower School Association is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and amateur sport for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides human resources. In its latest reported year Friends of Elstow Lower School Association reported income of £3,499 and spending of £2,602. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £8,665 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Central Bedfordshire and Bedford.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Elstow Lower School Association in its sources (last checked 6 Nov 2026). Its website (elstowschool.co.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Friends of Elstow Lower School Association open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Elstow Lower School Association is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Friends of Elstow Lower School Association fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Central Bedfordshire and Bedford.

### Does Friends of Elstow Lower School Association give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Friends of Elstow Lower School Association makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Friends of Elstow Lower School Association give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of Elstow Lower School Association'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 £2,602. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,733 a year.

### How large is Friends of Elstow Lower School Association?

In its latest reported year Friends of Elstow Lower School Association reported income of £3,499 and spending of £2,602.


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