# Friends of Harlington Lower School

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1041875 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1041875)
- Latest income: £8,348; spending £8,078
- What it funds: Education / training, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Central Bedfordshire, Bedford
- Other names: Fhlsa (working)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-harlington-lower-school

TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE SCHOOL TO ENHANCE 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 Aug 2026 | £8,348 | £8,078 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2025 | £11.4k | £10.2k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £10.6k | £15.3k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £12.2k | £8,532 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £11.2k | £12.9k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of the pupils in the school

## What it funds

Friends of Harlington Lower School is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and economic / community development / employment for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Friends of Harlington Lower School reported income of £8,348 and spending of £8,078. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2026, it spent £55.1k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Central Bedfordshire and Bedford.

## How to apply

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

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

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Central Bedfordshire and Bedford.

### Does Friends of Harlington Lower School give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Friends of Harlington Lower School give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of Harlington Lower 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 2026 was £8,078. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £11k a year.

### How large is Friends of Harlington Lower School?

In its latest reported year Friends of Harlington Lower School reported income of £8,348 and spending of £8,078.


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