# The Friends of Mark Cross School

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1085550 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1085550)
- Latest income: £4,356; spending £3,319
- 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: East Sussex
- Other names: Fmcs (working)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-mark-cross-school

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 pupils.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2025 | £4,356 | £3,319 | not filed |
| 15 Oct 2024 | £4,739 | £3,024 | not filed |
| 15 Oct 2023 | £3,049 | £5,626 | not filed |
| 15 Oct 2022 | £3,200 | £6,700 | not filed |
| 15 Oct 2021 | £3,091 | £2,063 | not filed |

## 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;

## What it 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. In its latest reported year The Friends of Mark Cross School reported income of £4,356 and spending of £3,319. Over its last 5 reported years, to 15 Oct 2025, it spent £20.7k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of Mark Cross School 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

### Is The Friends of Mark Cross School open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 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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