# The Friends of the Macclesfield Academy

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1172591 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1172591)
- Website: https://www.macclesfieldacademy.org
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance
- Area of operation: Cheshire East
- Other names: The Macclesfield Academy (working)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-macclesfield-academy

Raising funds for The Macclesfield Academy

## 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 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## 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 school2) engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils.

## What it funds

The Friends of the Macclesfield 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. In its latest reported year The Friends of the Macclesfield Academy reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 4 reported years, to 31 Aug 2024, it spent £0 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cheshire East.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of the Macclesfield Academy in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (macclesfieldacademy.org) 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 The Friends of the Macclesfield Academy open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Friends of the Macclesfield Academy fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cheshire East.

### Does The Friends of the Macclesfield Academy give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Friends of the Macclesfield Academy makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Friends of the Macclesfield Academy give each year?

The register does not break out The Friends of the Macclesfield 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 2024 was £0. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.

### How large is The Friends of the Macclesfield Academy?

In its latest reported year The Friends of the Macclesfield Academy reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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