# Friends of Pioneer School Community

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1201705 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1201705)
- Latest income: £8,380; spending £4,658
- What it funds: Education / training, Disability
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides services
- Area of operation: Essex
- Other names: Friends of Pioneer School (previous)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-pioneer-school-community

Raising funds to go towards equipment, therapies, experiences for disabled children at the school to improve their quality of education and experience at school. We hold fetes, apply for grants, christmas card design, sponsored activities

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jan 2026 | £8,380 | £4,658 | not filed |
| 5 Jan 2025 | £13.3k | £4,235 | not filed |
| 5 Jan 2024 | £6,415 | £5,290 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The object of the association (the objects) is to advance theeducation of pupils in the school in particular by:2.1 developing effective relationships between the staff, parents andothers associated with the school2.2 engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment whichsupport the school and advance the education of the pupils.

## What it funds

Friends of Pioneer School Community 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, provides other finance and provides services. In its latest reported year Friends of Pioneer School Community reported income of £8,380 and spending of £4,658. Over its last 3 reported years, to 5 Jan 2026, it spent £14.2k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Pioneer School Community in its sources (last checked 7 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 Pioneer School Community open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 7 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Pioneer School Community is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Friends of Pioneer School Community fund?

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

### Does Friends of Pioneer School Community give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Friends of Pioneer School Community give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of Pioneer School Community's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Jan 2026 was £4,658. Over its last 3 reported years its spending averaged £4,728 a year.

### How large is Friends of Pioneer School Community?

In its latest reported year Friends of Pioneer School Community reported income of £8,380 and spending of £4,658.


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