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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1146291
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Friends of Mapplewells is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1146291. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Nottinghamshire. The register describes its activities as: “The charity uses funds raised to provide equipment to enable the children at Mapplewells Primary & Nursery School to have access to better facilities. For example we have provided new staging for the school and kits for the football teams.” Its charitable objects are: “To advance the education of the pupils of Mapplewells primary and nursery school by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities not required to be provided by the local authority for children at the school.” In the year to 31 Aug 2025 it reported income of £8,400 and spending of £11.7k.
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Latest income
£8,400
Latest spending
£11.7k
- What it funds
- Education / training
- Who it helps
- Children / young people
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2025 | £8,400 | £11.7k |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £7,883 | £6,640 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £12.3k | £14.2k |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £10.2k | £6,284 |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £2,335 | £14.7k |
Charitable objects
To advance the education of the pupils of Mapplewells primary and nursery school by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities not required to be provided by the local authority for children at the school
Where it operates
Nottinghamshire
- Also known as
- Fom
- Trustees
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What Friends of Mapplewells funds
Friends of Mapplewells is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £53.5k in total.
How to apply to Friends of Mapplewells
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Mapplewells in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about Friends of Mapplewells
Is Friends of Mapplewells open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Mapplewells is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Friends of Mapplewells fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Nottinghamshire.
Does Friends of Mapplewells give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Friends of Mapplewells makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Friends of Mapplewells give each year?
The register does not break out Friends of Mapplewells'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 £11.7k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £10.7k a year.
How large is Friends of Mapplewells?
In its latest reported year Friends of Mapplewells reported income of £8,400 and spending of £11.7k.
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