# The Friends of St Margaret'S, Lee, Church of England School

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 270902 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/270902)
- Latest income: £20.6k; spending £24.7k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Lewisham
- Other names: The Friends of Lee Church of England School (Known As Lee Church School Friends) (previous)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-st-margarets-lee-church-of-england-school

The Friends of Lee C of E School is run by parents of pupils at the school. Its purpose is to raise money for extra curricular activities and additional resources for the 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 Jul 2025 | £20.6k | £24.7k | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £27.6k | £30.7k | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £22.3k | £21.7k | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £20.3k | £18.3k | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2021 | £5,786 | £8,164 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of the pupils at the school by providing, and assisting in the provision of, facilities for education at the school (for further details, see clause 2 of the constitution)

## What it funds

The Friends of St Margaret'S, Lee, Church of England 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 St Margaret'S, Lee, Church of England School reported income of £20.6k and spending of £24.7k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jul 2025, it spent £104k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of St Margaret'S, Lee, Church of England School in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The Friends of St Margaret'S, Lee, Church of England School open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Friends of St Margaret'S, Lee, Church of England 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 St Margaret'S, Lee, Church of England School fund?

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

### Does The Friends of St Margaret'S, Lee, Church of England School give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Friends of St Margaret'S, Lee, Church of England School makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Friends of St Margaret'S, Lee, Church of England School give each year?

The register does not break out The Friends of St Margaret'S, Lee, Church of England 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 Jul 2025 was £24.7k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £20.7k a year.

### How large is The Friends of St Margaret'S, Lee, Church of England School?

In its latest reported year The Friends of St Margaret'S, Lee, Church of England School reported income of £20.6k and spending of £24.7k.


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