# The Friends of Paddock School

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1051094 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1051094)
- Website: https://www.paddock.wandsworth.sch.uk/parents/FOPS-friends-of-paddock-school
- Latest income: £481; spending £562
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Throughout London
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-paddock-school

The Friends of Paddock is formed by a group of parents, ex parents and volunteers who support Paddock School. Paddock School is a school for pupils aged 3-19 with moderate and severe learning difficulties and autistic spectrum disorder. Equipment and activities are purchased to enhance the school life of our 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £481 | £562 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £2,376 | £549 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £8,605 | £63.7k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £25.1k | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £3,889 | £587 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The advancement of education and training for people with learning difficulties;and in particular the support of Paddock school,priory lane,roehampton,London sw15 5rt ("the school") and associated educational establishments including the maintenance renewal and improvement of their fabric and provision of equipment (to the extent that these are not provided from statutory funds) and the assistance and promotion of their curricular and extra curricular activities.

## What it funds

The Friends of Paddock 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 The Friends of Paddock School reported income of £481 and spending of £562. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £65.4k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of Paddock School in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (paddock.wandsworth.sch.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 The Friends of Paddock School open for applications now?

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

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

### Does The Friends of Paddock School give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Friends of Paddock School give each year?

The register does not break out The Friends of Paddock 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 Mar 2025 was £562. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £13.1k a year.

### How large is The Friends of Paddock School?

In its latest reported year The Friends of Paddock School reported income of £481 and spending of £562.


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