# Friends of Milldown CE Academy

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1029727 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1029727)
- Website: https://www.milldown.dsat.org.uk
- Latest income: £5,232; spending £5,712
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Dorset
- Other names: Friends of Milldown First School (previous)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-milldown-ce-academy

Fundraising to enhance the education of the Children at Milldown CE 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 2025 | £5,232 | £5,712 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £4,095 | £4,366 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £6,271 | £1,638 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £2,851 | £1,898 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £1,366 | £1,056 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of the pupils at the school

## What it funds

Friends of Milldown CE Academy is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Friends of Milldown CE Academy reported income of £5,232 and spending of £5,712. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £14.7k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Milldown CE Academy in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (milldown.dsat.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 Milldown CE Academy open for applications now?

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

### Where does Friends of Milldown CE Academy fund?

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

### Does Friends of Milldown CE Academy give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Friends of Milldown CE Academy give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of Milldown CE 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 2025 was £5,712. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,934 a year.

### How large is Friends of Milldown CE Academy?

In its latest reported year Friends of Milldown CE Academy reported income of £5,232 and spending of £5,712.


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