# Friends of Lympsham School

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1055918 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1055918)
- Website: https://www.lympshamfirstschool.org.uk
- Latest income: £8,452; spending £6,863
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: Somerset
- Trustees: 1
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-lympsham-school

Fundraising events held throughout year to benefit pupils of Lympsham 1st School. Funds raised currently being used towards a new outdoor learning area. Previously ICT equipment, books, sports equipment etc have been purchased.

## 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 | £8,452 | £6,863 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £8,151 | £6,582 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £5,980 | £5,497 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £9,039 | £7,873 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2021 | £3,039 | £3,997 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of the pupils in the school

## What it funds

Friends of Lympsham School is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year Friends of Lympsham School reported income of £8,452 and spending of £6,863. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £30.8k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Somerset.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Lympsham School in its sources (last checked 6 Nov 2026). Its website (lympshamfirstschool.org.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 Lympsham School open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Lympsham 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 Lympsham School fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Somerset.

### Does Friends of Lympsham School give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Friends of Lympsham School give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of Lympsham 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 2025 was £6,863. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £6,162 a year.

### How large is Friends of Lympsham School?

In its latest reported year Friends of Lympsham School reported income of £8,452 and spending of £6,863.


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