# The Friends of Great Chesterford Primary Academy

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1051362 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1051362)
- Latest income: £19.7k; spending £5,910
- What it funds: Education / training, Recreation, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides services, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Essex
- Other names: The Friends of Chesterford School (previous)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-great-chesterford-primary-academy

The Friends support Great Chesterford Primary Academy and assist in the provision of facilities which come outside the normal range of funding. The Friends also help foster our school's unique sense of community through the organisation of social events which we all - children, parents and staff - can enjoy.

## 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 | £19.7k | £5,910 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £8,886 | £6,914 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £15.7k | £13.9k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £13.6k | £13.1k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £8,916 | £12.5k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

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

## What it funds

The Friends of Great Chesterford Primary Academy is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and recreation for children / young people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and provides services. In its latest reported year The Friends of Great Chesterford Primary Academy reported income of £19.7k and spending of £5,910. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £52.3k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of Great Chesterford Primary Academy 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 The Friends of Great Chesterford Primary Academy open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Friends of Great Chesterford Primary Academy fund?

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

### Does The Friends of Great Chesterford Primary Academy give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Friends of Great Chesterford Primary Academy makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Friends of Great Chesterford Primary Academy give each year?

The register does not break out The Friends of Great Chesterford Primary Academy'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 £5,910. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £10.5k a year.

### How large is The Friends of Great Chesterford Primary Academy?

In its latest reported year The Friends of Great Chesterford Primary Academy reported income of £19.7k and spending of £5,910.


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