# Friends of Ospringe School

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1183926 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1183926)
- Latest income: £3,530; spending £3,361
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides services
- Area of operation: Kent
- Other names: The Friends of Ospringe School (previous)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-ospringe-school

Parent Teacher, Fund Raising Group

## 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 | £3,530 | £3,361 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £1,011 | £971 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £4,431 | £3,022 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £6,652 | £4,901 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £452 | £232 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of pupils in the school in particular by:2.1 developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school2.2 engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils.

## What it funds

Friends of Ospringe School is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance and provides services. In its latest reported year Friends of Ospringe School reported income of £3,530 and spending of £3,361. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £12.5k in total.

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

## How to apply

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

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Ospringe 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 Ospringe School fund?

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

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

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Friends of Ospringe School makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

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

The register does not break out Friends of Ospringe 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 2025 was £3,361. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,497 a year.

### How large is Friends of Ospringe School?

In its latest reported year Friends of Ospringe School reported income of £3,530 and spending of £3,361.


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