# Friends of Friar'S Grove Schools

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1128632 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1128632)
- Latest income: £14.3k; spending £14.6k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Essex
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-friars-grove-schools

Raise funds for Friar's Grove Schools (Infant & Junior) to provide facilities / equipment the schools would otherwise be unable to provide. Funds raised by holding activities (Quiz Nights / Penny Races etc) and events (Xmas / Summer Fayres, Egg Hunts etc).

## 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 | £14.3k | £14.6k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £12.1k | £9,095 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £13.5k | £12.3k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £8,162 | £5,385 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £2,884 | £4,874 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

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

## What it funds

Friends of Friar'S Grove Schools is registered under the Charity Commission purposes economic / community development / employment for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Friends of Friar'S Grove Schools reported income of £14.3k and spending of £14.6k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £46.2k 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 Friar'S Grove Schools 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 Friar'S Grove Schools open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Friar'S Grove Schools is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Friends of Friar'S Grove Schools fund?

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

### Does Friends of Friar'S Grove Schools give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Friends of Friar'S Grove Schools makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Friends of Friar'S Grove Schools give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of Friar'S Grove Schools'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 £14.6k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £9,239 a year.

### How large is Friends of Friar'S Grove Schools?

In its latest reported year Friends of Friar'S Grove Schools reported income of £14.3k and spending of £14.6k.


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