# The Friends of Perseid School

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 298875 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/298875)
- Website: https://www.perseid.merton.sch.uk
- Latest income: £7,192; spending £2,919
- What it funds: Education / training, Disability
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Merton, Surrey
- Other names: Fosta (working); The Friends of St Ann's School (previous)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-perseid-school

We provide specialist equipment for children in Perseid Special School. Examples include specially adapted minibus with wheelchair lift (enables pupils take part activities in community; building of hydrotherapy pool;provision of IT and Communication Aids; Plasma Touch Screens; Special playground equipment; Visits to theatre by the children; Funding of activities to support curriculum;

## 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 Dec 2025 | £7,192 | £2,919 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £1,558 | £2,288 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £11.6k | £16.3k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £31.8k | £25.9k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £18.3k | £15.3k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To promote such educational activities and provide such facilities as shall benefit the special needs of the pupils of Perseid school

## What it funds

The Friends of Perseid School is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and disability for children / young people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Friends of Perseid School reported income of £7,192 and spending of £2,919. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £62.8k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Merton and Surrey.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of Perseid School in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (perseid.merton.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 Perseid School open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Friends of Perseid 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 Perseid School fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Merton and Surrey.

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

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

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

The register does not break out The Friends of Perseid 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 Dec 2025 was £2,919. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £12.6k a year.

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

In its latest reported year The Friends of Perseid School reported income of £7,192 and spending of £2,919.


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