# Friends of Mkps

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1186514 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1186514)
- Latest income: £3,281; spending £6,515
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-mkps

The charity aims to facilitate events for the children of the school and the school community and funds raised will be used for the benefit of the school community and donations to other charitable causes.

## 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 Jul 2025 | £3,281 | £6,515 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £10.4k | £2,953 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £11.7k | £8,698 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £14.3k | £8,965 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2021 | £7,296 | £6,316 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The object of the association (the objects) is to advance theeducation of pupils in the school in particular by:2.1 developing effective relationships between the staff, parents andothers associated with the school2.2 engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment whichsupport the school and advance the education of the pupils.

## What it funds

Friends of Mkps is registered under general charitable purposes for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Friends of Mkps reported income of £3,281 and spending of £6,515. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jul 2025, it spent £33.4k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Mkps 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 Friends of Mkps open for applications now?

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

### Where does Friends of Mkps fund?

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

### Does Friends of Mkps give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Friends of Mkps give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of Mkps's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Jul 2025 was £6,515. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £6,689 a year.

### How large is Friends of Mkps?

In its latest reported year Friends of Mkps reported income of £3,281 and spending of £6,515.


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