# Friends of Heene Primary School

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1065053 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1065053)
- Latest income: £18.3k; spending £16.3k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: West Sussex
- Other names: Heene's Helping Hands (previous)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-heene-primary-school

School fundraising committee

## 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 2023 | £18.3k | £16.3k | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £17.2k | £12.5k | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2021 | £3,761 | £3,006 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To assist in the advance of the education of pupils attending Heene c of e school , by raising funds to help in the purchase of training aids and equipment which the school budget is unable to provide.

## What it funds

Friends of Heene Primary 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 Heene Primary School reported income of £18.3k and spending of £16.3k. Over its last 3 reported years, to 31 Jul 2023, it spent £31.8k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as West Sussex.

## How to apply

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

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

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as West Sussex.

### Does Friends of Heene Primary School give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Friends of Heene Primary School give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of Heene Primary 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 2023 was £16.3k. Over its last 3 reported years its spending averaged £10.6k a year.

### How large is Friends of Heene Primary School?

In its latest reported year Friends of Heene Primary School reported income of £18.3k and spending of £16.3k.


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