# The Friends of Saltwood School

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 272953 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/272953)
- Website: https://www.saltwood.kent.sch.uk
- Latest income: £15.3k; spending £8,593
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Kent
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-saltwood-school

To raise money for the school, to provide play equipment, educational resources and support school educational events.

## 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 | £15.3k | £8,593 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £19.3k | £12.6k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £10.7k | £2,915 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £9,499 | £14.5k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £6,137 | £1,036 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 2. The object of the association (the objects) is to advance the education of the pupils in the school in particular by:2.1 developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school.2.2 engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils.

## What it funds

The Friends of Saltwood School 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 Saltwood School reported income of £15.3k and spending of £8,593. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £39.7k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of Saltwood School in its sources (last checked 6 Nov 2026). Its website (saltwood.kent.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 Saltwood School open for applications now?

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

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

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

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

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

The register does not break out The Friends of Saltwood 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 £8,593. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £7,935 a year.

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

In its latest reported year The Friends of Saltwood School reported income of £15.3k and spending of £8,593.


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