UK grants and fundersFriends of Leighton Academy grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1152517
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Friends of Leighton Academy is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1152517. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cheshire East. The register describes its activities as: “Fundraising to provide extra equipment, opportunities and treats for the pupils of Leighton Academy Primary School.” Its charitable objects are: “To advance the education of pupils in the school in particular by:1) developing effective relationships between the 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.” In the year to 31 Aug 2025 it reported income of £9,160 and spending of £7,616.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£9,160
Latest spending
£7,616
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / training
- Who it helps
- Children / young people
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides other finance
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2025 | £9,160 | £7,616 |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £8,115 | £7,377 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £7,212 | £7,474 |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £9,798 | £6,630 |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £6,940 | £5,114 |
Charitable objects
To advance the education of pupils in the school in particular by:1) developing effective relationships between the 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.
Where it operates
Cheshire East
- Formerly
- Leighton Parent Teacher Friends Association; Leighton Ptfa
- Trustees
- 3
What Friends of Leighton Academy funds
Friends of Leighton Academy is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides other finance. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £34.2k in total.
How to apply to Friends of Leighton Academy
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Leighton Academy in its sources (last checked 6 Nov 2026). Its website (leightonacademy.com) 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 about Friends of Leighton Academy
Is Friends of Leighton Academy open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Leighton Academy is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Friends of Leighton Academy fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cheshire East.
Does Friends of Leighton Academy give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Friends of Leighton Academy makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Friends of Leighton Academy give each year?
The register does not break out Friends of Leighton 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 £7,616. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £6,842 a year.
How large is Friends of Leighton Academy?
In its latest reported year Friends of Leighton Academy reported income of £9,160 and spending of £7,616.
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