# Friends of Paxton School

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1074845 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1074845)
- Latest income: £27k; spending £28.8k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-paxton-school

The charity raises funds for Paxton Primary school. This may be through sponsored activities, cakes sales, social events etc.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Friends of Paxton 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 Paxton School reported income of £27k and spending of £28.8k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Paxton School in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 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 Paxton School open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Paxton School is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

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

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

### How large is Friends of Paxton School?

In its latest reported year Friends of Paxton School reported income of £27k and spending of £28.8k.


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