# Friends of Newborough School

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1038979 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1038979)
- Latest income: £3,844; spending £4,980
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Peterborough City
- Other names: F O N S (working)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-newborough-school

Friends of Newborough School raise funds throughout the school year, by holding a variety of events within school and the village community. These include May Day Celebrations, Christmas Fayre, Summer Disco, Raffles, Mufti Days, Race Nights and stalls at village events. The money raised is donated to Newborough School to fund equipment and resources to enhance the children's education.

## 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 2026 | £3,844 | £4,980 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2025 | £5,106 | £4,105 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £4,477 | £2,752 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £5,400 | £8,000 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £9,425 | £6,331 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of the pupils of Newborough primary school by providing or assisting in the provision of facilities for education at the school (not normally provided by the local education authority).

## What it funds

Friends of Newborough School 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 Newborough School reported income of £3,844 and spending of £4,980. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2026, it spent £26.2k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Peterborough City.

## How to apply

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

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

### Where does Friends of Newborough School fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Peterborough City.

### Does Friends of Newborough School give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Friends of Newborough School give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of Newborough School'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 2026 was £4,980. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £5,234 a year.

### How large is Friends of Newborough School?

In its latest reported year Friends of Newborough School reported income of £3,844 and spending of £4,980.


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