# The Friends of Sacred Heart Association

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1047201 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1047201)
- Website: https://www.athertonsacredheart.wigan.sch.uk
- Latest income: £5,865; spending £4,531
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Wigan
- Trustees: 1
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-sacred-heart-association

Sacred Heart RC Primary School in Atherton, Wigan is a small, voluntary aided Catholic school. The Friends of Sacred Heart Association is a dedicated team of parents and supporters who work hard all year round to raise much needed additional funds to benefit the children.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | £5,865 | £4,531 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2024 | £4,328 | £2,135 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2023 | £107k | £217k | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2022 | £2,510 | £2,031 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2021 | £3,196 | £2,979 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of the children of the school

## What it funds

The Friends of Sacred Heart Association 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 The Friends of Sacred Heart Association reported income of £5,865 and spending of £4,531. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Sept 2025, it spent £228k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of Sacred Heart Association in its sources (last checked 6 Nov 2026). Its website (athertonsacredheart.wigan.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 Sacred Heart Association open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Friends of Sacred Heart Association 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 Sacred Heart Association fund?

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

### Does The Friends of Sacred Heart Association give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Friends of Sacred Heart Association makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Friends of Sacred Heart Association give each year?

The register does not break out The Friends of Sacred Heart Association's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Sept 2025 was £4,531. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £45.7k a year.

### How large is The Friends of Sacred Heart Association?

In its latest reported year The Friends of Sacred Heart Association reported income of £5,865 and spending of £4,531.


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