# Friends of Sketchley Hill Menphys Nursery School

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1170415 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1170415)
- Website: https://www.menphysnursery.co.uk
- Latest income: £3,510; spending £5,029
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance
- Area of operation: Leicestershire
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-sketchley-hill-menphys-nursery-school

We, the Friends of Sketchley Hill Menphys Nursery school are a group of friends, parents and staff who raise money to benefit the children and families at Nursery.We organised fun, fundraising events and recieve many donations. We fund equipment from large projects to small toys, trips and family events to enhance the learning experience for 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £3,510 | £5,029 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £4,581 | £2,513 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £3,619 | £1,977 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £2,316 | £3,468 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £2,770 | £1,120 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of pupils in the school in particular by:1) developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school2) engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils.

## What it funds

Friends of Sketchley Hill Menphys Nursery School is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides other finance. In its latest reported year Friends of Sketchley Hill Menphys Nursery School reported income of £3,510 and spending of £5,029. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £14.1k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Sketchley Hill Menphys Nursery School in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (menphysnursery.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

### Is Friends of Sketchley Hill Menphys Nursery School open for applications now?

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

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

### Does Friends of Sketchley Hill Menphys Nursery School give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Friends of Sketchley Hill Menphys Nursery School makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Friends of Sketchley Hill Menphys Nursery School give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of Sketchley Hill Menphys Nursery 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 Mar 2025 was £5,029. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,821 a year.

### How large is Friends of Sketchley Hill Menphys Nursery School?

In its latest reported year Friends of Sketchley Hill Menphys Nursery School reported income of £3,510 and spending of £5,029.


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