UK funding workspaceThe Friends of Mark Cross School grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1085550
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The Friends of Mark Cross School is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1085550. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as East Sussex. The register describes its activities as: “The aim of the charity is to advance the education of the pupils in the school in particular by developing effective relationshipsbetween the staff, parents and others associated with the school and by engaging in activities or providing facilities orequipment which support the school and advance the education of the…” Its charitable objects are: “To advance the education of pupils in the school in particular by2.1 developing effective relationships between the staff parents and others associated with the school;2.2 engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils;.” In the year to 15 Oct 2025 it reported income of £4,356 and spending of £3,319.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£4,356
Latest spending
£3,319
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / training
- Who it helps
- Children / young people
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides buildings / facilities / open space
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2025 | £4,356 | £3,319 |
| 15 Oct 2024 | £4,739 | £3,024 |
| 15 Oct 2023 | £3,049 | £5,626 |
| 15 Oct 2022 | £3,200 | £6,700 |
| 15 Oct 2021 | £3,091 | £2,063 |
Charitable objects
To advance the education of pupils in the school in particular by2.1 developing effective relationships between the staff parents and others associated with the school;2.2 engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils;
Where it operates
East Sussex
- Also known as
- Fmcs
- Trustees
- 2
What The Friends of Mark Cross School funds
The Friends of Mark Cross 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. Over its last 5 reported years, to 15 Oct 2025, it spent £20.7k in total.
How to apply to The Friends of Mark Cross School
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of Mark Cross School in its sources (last checked 4 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 The Friends of Mark Cross School
Is The Friends of Mark Cross School open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Friends of Mark Cross School 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 Mark Cross School fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as East Sussex.
Does The Friends of Mark Cross School give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Friends of Mark Cross School makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Friends of Mark Cross School give each year?
The register does not break out The Friends of Mark Cross School's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 15 Oct 2025 was £3,319. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,146 a year.
How large is The Friends of Mark Cross School?
In its latest reported year The Friends of Mark Cross School reported income of £4,356 and spending of £3,319.
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