# Friends of Great Bookham School

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1150610 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1150610)
- Latest income: £8,244; spending £2,669
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Surrey
- Other names: The Friends of the Dawnay School (previous)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-great-bookham-school

We are a group of parents and staff who fundraise for the benefit of the children at The Dawnay School. We hold many events such as the Christmas Fair, Summer Fair, School discos etc we also apply for grants and sponsorship. Alongside this we endeavor to help the school in practical ways such as open morning refreshments and guides.

## 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 Jul 2026 | £8,244 | £2,669 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2025 | £9,233 | £4,618 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £10.3k | £8,375 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £5,000 | £3,428 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £8,502 | £8,787 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of pupils in the school in particular by:1) developing effective relationships between the staff parents and others associated with the school;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 Great Bookham 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 Great Bookham School reported income of £8,244 and spending of £2,669. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jul 2026, it spent £27.9k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Great Bookham School in its sources (last checked 5 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 Great Bookham School open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Great Bookham 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 Great Bookham School fund?

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

### Does Friends of Great Bookham School give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Friends of Great Bookham School give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of Great Bookham 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 Jul 2026 was £2,669. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £5,575 a year.

### How large is Friends of Great Bookham School?

In its latest reported year Friends of Great Bookham School reported income of £8,244 and spending of £2,669.


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