Friends of Furze Down grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1117292
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Friends of Furze Down is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1117292. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Buckinghamshire. The register describes its activities as: “To advance the education of pupils at Furze Down School by providing or assisting in the provision of educational, recreational and other charitable facilities in augmentation of such facilities financed by the Local Authority and DFE.” Its charitable objects are: “To advance the education of the pupils of the school by providing or assisting in the provision of educational, recreational and other charitable facilities in augmentation of such facilities financed by the local education authority or the department for education and science (dfes).” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £19.1k and spending of £7,708.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£19.1k
Latest spending
£7,708
- What it funds
- Education / trainingAmateur sport
- Who it helps
- Children / young peoplePeople with disabilities
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsOther charitable activities
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £19.1k | £7,708 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £32.2k | £21.8k |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £41k | £30.6k |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £8,070 | £6,546 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £15.8k | £13.1k |
Charitable objects
To advance the education of the pupils of the school by providing or assisting in the provision of educational, recreational and other charitable facilities in augmentation of such facilities financed by the local education authority or the department for education and science (dfes)
Where it operates
Buckinghamshire
- Formerly
- Furze Down School, School Fund
- Trustees
- 3
What Friends of Furze Down funds
Friends of Furze Down is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and amateur sport for children / young people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £79.8k in total.
How to apply to Friends of Furze Down
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Furze Down in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (fds.org.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 about Friends of Furze Down
Is Friends of Furze Down open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Furze Down is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Friends of Furze Down fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Buckinghamshire.
Does Friends of Furze Down give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Friends of Furze Down makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Friends of Furze Down give each year?
The register does not break out Friends of Furze Down's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £7,708. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £16k a year.
How large is Friends of Furze Down?
In its latest reported year Friends of Furze Down reported income of £19.1k and spending of £7,708.
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