UK grants and fundersFriends of Shipham Schools (FOSS) grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1203680
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Friends of Shipham Schools (FOSS) is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1203680. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Somerset. The register describes its activities as: “Friends of Shipham Schools (FOSS) provide facilities or equipment that support Shipham First School and Preschool and advance pupils' education. This is achieved through fundraising activities and events involving teachers, parents, and families associated with the school and the wider community. FOSS operates in…” Its charitable objects are: “The object of the association (the objects) is to advance the education of pupils in the school in particular by:2.1 developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school2.2 engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance…” In the year to 31 Aug 2025 it reported income of £7,502 and spending of £10.1k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£7,502
Latest spending
£10.1k
- What it funds
- Education / training
- Who it helps
- Children / young people
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2025 | £7,502 | £10.1k |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £5,498 | £8,702 |
Charitable objects
The object of the association (the objects) is to advance the education of pupils in the school in particular by:2.1 developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school2.2 engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils.
Where it operates
Somerset
- Also known as
- Foss
- Trustees
- 3
What Friends of Shipham Schools (FOSS) funds
Friends of Shipham Schools (FOSS) is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 2 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £18.8k in total.
How to apply to Friends of Shipham Schools (FOSS)
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Shipham Schools (FOSS) in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (shiphamfirst.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 about Friends of Shipham Schools (FOSS)
Is Friends of Shipham Schools (FOSS) open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Shipham Schools (FOSS) is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Friends of Shipham Schools (FOSS) fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Somerset.
Does Friends of Shipham Schools (FOSS) give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Friends of Shipham Schools (FOSS) makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Friends of Shipham Schools (FOSS) give each year?
The register does not break out Friends of Shipham Schools (FOSS)'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 £10.1k. Over its last 2 reported years its spending averaged £9,376 a year.
How large is Friends of Shipham Schools (FOSS)?
In its latest reported year Friends of Shipham Schools (FOSS) reported income of £7,502 and spending of £10.1k.
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