# Friends of Fordham

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1105909 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1105909)
- Latest income: £4,405; spending £2,585
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Amateur sport, Environment / conservation / heritage, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Essex
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-fordham

Raising funds for Fordham All Saints Primary School - Activities such as Fetes, Quiz, Easter Tea, Christmas Faye, Harvest Festival Tea, Christmas Cards.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct 2025 | £4,405 | £2,585 | not filed |
| 16 Oct 2024 | £9,220 | £4,430 | not filed |
| 16 Oct 2023 | £11.1k | £7,061 | not filed |
| 16 Oct 2022 | £6,191 | £3,553 | not filed |
| 16 Oct 2021 | £2,980 | £2,377 | not filed |

## 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

## What it 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. In its latest reported year Friends of Fordham reported income of £4,405 and spending of £2,585. Over its last 5 reported years, to 16 Oct 2025, it spent £20k in total.

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

## How to apply

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

### 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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