# Friends of Shipley School

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1101465 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1101465)
- Website: https://www.shipleyceprimary.com
- Latest income: £5,680; spending £2,974
- What it funds: Education / training, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: West Sussex
- Other names: Friendsof Shipley School (working)
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-shipley-school

Fundraising termly, Disco's, Movie nights, Frriendship Friday at schoolChristmas Fayre 27th November 3-6pm 2009. Valentines Disco 12th February 2010,Summer fete 10th July 2010.Christmas fair 19th Dec 17

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sept 2025 | £5,680 | £2,974 | not filed |
| 18 Sept 2024 | £5,923 | £5,064 | not filed |
| 18 Sept 2023 | £9,751 | £10.6k | not filed |
| 18 Sept 2022 | £8,315 | £5,306 | not filed |
| 18 Sept 2021 | £4,108 | £9,969 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of pupils in the school in particular by:(1) Developing effective relationships between staff, parents and others associated with the school;(2) Engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils;

## What it funds

Friends of Shipley School is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides services and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Friends of Shipley School reported income of £5,680 and spending of £2,974. Over its last 5 reported years, to 18 Sept 2025, it spent £33.9k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Shipley School in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (shipleyceprimary.com) 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 Shipley School open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Shipley 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 Shipley School fund?

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

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

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

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

The register does not break out Friends of Shipley School's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 18 Sept 2025 was £2,974. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £6,780 a year.

### How large is Friends of Shipley School?

In its latest reported year Friends of Shipley School reported income of £5,680 and spending of £2,974.


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