# Friends of Gawsworth Primary School

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1069717 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1069717)
- Website: https://www.gawsworth.cheshire.sch.uk
- Latest income: £20.2k; spending £15.8k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Chester
- Other names: Gawsworth County Primary School Parent Teacher Association (previous); Gawsworth School Pta (working)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-gawsworth-primary-school

As a PTA we try to raise funds for the children at school for extra equipment that the school can not afford to buy. For example we have bought interactive whiteboards for all of the classrooms. Our main fund raising event is the Rose Queen in June, which we try to make fun for all of the family.

## 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 | £20.2k | £15.8k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £14.8k | £15.4k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £14k | £14.1k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £11.6k | £14.6k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £10.9k | £5,872 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of the pupils in the school

## What it funds

Friends of Gawsworth Primary School is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Friends of Gawsworth Primary School reported income of £20.2k and spending of £15.8k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £65.7k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cheshire East and Cheshire West & Chester.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Gawsworth Primary School in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (gawsworth.cheshire.sch.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 Gawsworth Primary School open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Gawsworth Primary School is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Friends of Gawsworth Primary School fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cheshire East and Cheshire West & Chester.

### Does Friends of Gawsworth Primary School give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Friends of Gawsworth Primary School makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Friends of Gawsworth Primary School give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of Gawsworth Primary School'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 £15.8k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £13.1k a year.

### How large is Friends of Gawsworth Primary School?

In its latest reported year Friends of Gawsworth Primary School reported income of £20.2k and spending of £15.8k.


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