# Friends of Robert Sandilands

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1010875 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1010875)
- Latest income: £8,817; spending £3,779
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: West Berkshire
- Other names: Robert Sandilands Parent Teacher Association (previous)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-robert-sandilands

Friends of Robert Sandilands (FORS) was formed in March 2003. We provide financial and practical help for the school, arrange social events and plan opportunities for the children to try new things.

## 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 Aug 2025 | £8,817 | £3,779 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £12.3k | £15.6k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £11k | £8,572 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £5,486 | £15.3k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £13.9k | £2,617 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of the pupils in the school

## What it funds

Friends of Robert Sandilands 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 Robert Sandilands reported income of £8,817 and spending of £3,779. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £45.9k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as West Berkshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Robert Sandilands in its sources (last checked 5 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 Robert Sandilands open for applications now?

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

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as West Berkshire.

### Does Friends of Robert Sandilands give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Friends of Robert Sandilands give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of Robert Sandilands's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Aug 2025 was £3,779. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £9,174 a year.

### How large is Friends of Robert Sandilands?

In its latest reported year Friends of Robert Sandilands reported income of £8,817 and spending of £3,779.


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