# Friends of Goldfinch

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1187514 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1187514)
- Latest income: £2,979; spending £1,964
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Wandsworth
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-goldfinch

organising fundraising events such as disco, summer fair, Christmas markets, movie nights.

## 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 Dec 2021 | £2,979 | £1,964 | 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 developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school2.2 engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils.

## What it funds

Friends of Goldfinch 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 Goldfinch reported income of £2,979 and spending of £1,964.

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

## How to apply

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

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

### Where does Friends of Goldfinch fund?

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

### Does Friends of Goldfinch give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Friends of Goldfinch give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of Goldfinch's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2021 was £1,964.

### How large is Friends of Goldfinch?

In its latest reported year Friends of Goldfinch reported income of £2,979 and spending of £1,964.


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