# Friends of Scholes School

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1039566 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1039566)
- Website: http://foss.scholesji.org.uk/
- Latest income: £9,708; spending £6,954
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Kirklees
- Other names: Foss (working)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-scholes-school

Friends of Scholes School operates to raise additional funds for Scholes Junior & Infant School.

## 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 | £9,708 | £6,954 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £7,545 | £11.1k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £8,087 | £7,914 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £3,804 | £3,422 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £1,743 | £1,417 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of the pupils in the school

## What it funds

Friends of Scholes 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 Friends of Scholes School reported income of £9,708 and spending of £6,954. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £30.8k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Scholes School in its sources (last checked 6 Nov 2026). Its website (foss.scholesji.org.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 Scholes School open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Scholes School is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Friends of Scholes School fund?

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

### Does Friends of Scholes School give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Friends of Scholes School give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of Scholes 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 Aug 2025 was £6,954. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £6,159 a year.

### How large is Friends of Scholes School?

In its latest reported year Friends of Scholes School reported income of £9,708 and spending of £6,954.


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