# Friends of Knaresborough St John'S (Foksj)

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1086071 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1086071)
- Website: https://st-johns.n-yorks.sch.uk/
- Latest income: £8,238; spending £7,848
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: North Yorkshire
- Other names: Focus (working); Friends of Castle School (Focus) (previous)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-knaresborough-st-johns

We organise various fundraising events to enable us to raise money to buy equipment and treats for primary school children.

## 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 | £8,238 | £7,848 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £10.1k | £7,465 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £9,709 | £10.6k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £7,156 | £7,507 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> A) to engage in activities which support and advance the education of the pupils attending castle c.e.j. School, knaresboroughb)to provide facilities or items for education at the school (not provided from statutory funds).c) to develop relationships between staff, parents, Friends and others associated with the school.

## What it funds

Friends of Knaresborough St John'S (Foksj) 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 Knaresborough St John'S (Foksj) reported income of £8,238 and spending of £7,848. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £33.5k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as North Yorkshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Knaresborough St John'S (Foksj) in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (st-johns.n-yorks.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 Knaresborough St John'S (Foksj) open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Knaresborough St John'S (Foksj) is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Friends of Knaresborough St John'S (Foksj) fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as North Yorkshire.

### Does Friends of Knaresborough St John'S (Foksj) give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Friends of Knaresborough St John'S (Foksj) makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Friends of Knaresborough St John'S (Foksj) give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of Knaresborough St John'S (Foksj)'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 £7,848. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £6,693 a year.

### How large is Friends of Knaresborough St John'S (Foksj)?

In its latest reported year Friends of Knaresborough St John'S (Foksj) reported income of £8,238 and spending of £7,848.


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