# Friends of Gisburn School

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1085134 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1085134)
- Latest income: £8,903; spending £8,940
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Lancashire
- Other names: Fogs (working)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-gisburn-school

To advance the education of pupils in Gisburn County Primary 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.

## 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 Oct 2025 | £8,903 | £8,940 | not filed |
| 31 Oct 2024 | £4,216 | £2,650 | not filed |
| 31 Oct 2023 | £5,582 | £5,265 | not filed |
| 31 Oct 2022 | £3,610 | £380 | not filed |
| 31 Oct 2021 | £24 | £5,261 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The object of the association (the objects) is to advance the education of pupils in the school in particular by:2.1 engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils.2.2 developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school.

## What it funds

Friends of Gisburn School is registered under general charitable purposes for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Friends of Gisburn School reported income of £8,903 and spending of £8,940. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Oct 2025, it spent £22.5k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Gisburn School 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 Gisburn School open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Gisburn 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 Gisburn School fund?

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

### Does Friends of Gisburn School give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Friends of Gisburn School give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of Gisburn 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 Oct 2025 was £8,940. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,499 a year.

### How large is Friends of Gisburn School?

In its latest reported year Friends of Gisburn School reported income of £8,903 and spending of £8,940.


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