# Friends of Robert Barclay academy

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 292090 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/292090)
- Website: https://robertbarclayacademy.co.uk
- Latest income: £9,325; spending £5,057
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources
- Area of operation: Hertfordshire
- Other names: S S A (working); Sheredes School Association (previous)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-robert-barclay-academy

Fund raising for benefit of academy community.

## 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 Jul 2025 | £9,325 | £5,057 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £9,757 | £9,992 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £10.4k | £9,714 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £10.8k | £6,144 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2021 | £1,215 | £245 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the association are to advance the education of the pupils of the school by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education at the school (not normally provided by the local education authority) and as an ancillary thereto and in furtherance of this object the association may: a. Foster more extended relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school; and b. Engage in activities which support the school and advance the education of the pupils attending it.

## What it funds

Friends of Robert Barclay academy is registered under general charitable purposes for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides human resources. In its latest reported year Friends of Robert Barclay academy reported income of £9,325 and spending of £5,057. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jul 2025, it spent £31.2k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Robert Barclay academy in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (robertbarclayacademy.co.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 Friends of Robert Barclay academy open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Robert Barclay academy is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Friends of Robert Barclay academy fund?

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

### Does Friends of Robert Barclay academy give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Friends of Robert Barclay academy makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Friends of Robert Barclay academy give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of Robert Barclay academy's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Jul 2025 was £5,057. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £6,230 a year.

### How large is Friends of Robert Barclay academy?

In its latest reported year Friends of Robert Barclay academy reported income of £9,325 and spending of £5,057.


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