UK funding workspaceFriends of Fordham grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1105909
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Friends of Fordham is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1105909. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Essex. The register describes its activities as: “Raising funds for Fordham All Saints Primary School - Activities such as Fetes, Quiz, Easter Tea, Christmas Faye, Harvest Festival Tea, Christmas Cards.” Its charitable objects are: “To advance the education of pupils in the school in particular by: (1) Developing effective relationships between staff, parents and others associated with the school; (2) Engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils.” In the year to 16 Oct 2025 it reported income of £4,405 and spending of £2,585.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£4,405
Latest spending
£2,585
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingAmateur sportEnvironment / conservation / heritageEconomic / community development / employment
- Who it helps
- Children / young people
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsActs as an umbrella or resource body
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct 2025 | £4,405 | £2,585 |
| 16 Oct 2024 | £9,220 | £4,430 |
| 16 Oct 2023 | £11.1k | £7,061 |
| 16 Oct 2022 | £6,191 | £3,553 |
| 16 Oct 2021 | £2,980 | £2,377 |
Charitable objects
To advance the education of pupils in the school in particular by: (1) Developing effective relationships between staff, parents and others associated with the school; (2) Engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils
Where it operates
Essex
- Trustees
- 3
What Friends of Fordham funds
Friends of Fordham is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, amateur sport, environment / conservation / heritage and economic / community development / employment for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and acts as an umbrella or resource body. Over its last 5 reported years, to 16 Oct 2025, it spent £20k in total.
How to apply to Friends of Fordham
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Fordham 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 Fordham
Is Friends of Fordham open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Fordham is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Friends of Fordham fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Essex.
Does Friends of Fordham give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Friends of Fordham makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Friends of Fordham give each year?
The register does not break out Friends of Fordham's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 16 Oct 2025 was £2,585. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,001 a year.
How large is Friends of Fordham?
In its latest reported year Friends of Fordham reported income of £4,405 and spending of £2,585.
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