# Friends of Horns Mill

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1108972 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1108972)
- Website: https://www.hornsmill.cheshire.sch.uk/
- Latest income: £3,210; spending £9,828
- What it funds: Education / training, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Cheshire West & Chester
- Trustees: 1
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-horns-mill

We do various School themed discos and film nights throughout the school term.We have fundraising events such as an Easter Hamper raffle and a Christmas Hamper raffle.We fund raise to enable the children to attend several school trips each year.Cake sales, several sporting events and the summer sports day also take place to raise money.

## 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 | £3,210 | £9,828 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £5,617 | £6,840 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £5,084 | £2,891 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £5,064 | £1,858 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £1,393 | £1,174 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of pupils in the school in particular by: (1) Developing effective relationships between 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 Horns Mill 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 Horns Mill reported income of £3,210 and spending of £9,828. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £22.6k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cheshire West & Chester.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Horns Mill in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (hornsmill.cheshire.sch.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Friends of Horns Mill open for applications now?

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

### Where does Friends of Horns Mill fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cheshire West & Chester.

### Does Friends of Horns Mill give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Friends of Horns Mill give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of Horns Mill'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 £9,828. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,518 a year.

### How large is Friends of Horns Mill?

In its latest reported year Friends of Horns Mill reported income of £3,210 and spending of £9,828.


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