# Friends of St Nicholas Chantry

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1104937 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1104937)
- Website: https://www.stnicholaschantryschool.org.uk/Friends-of-St-Nicks-PTA/
- Latest income: £20.8k; spending £14k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: North Somerset
- Trustees: 8
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-st-nicholas-chantry

To advance the Education of Pupils in the School, in particular by;a. developing effective relationships between the Staff, parents and others associated with the Schoolb. Engaging in activities, providing facilities or equipment that support the school and advance the education of it's pupils.This has been achieved by a number of fundraising events in the year.

## 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 | £20.8k | £14k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £19.9k | £35.1k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £23.4k | £16.3k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £16.5k | £17.8k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £6,466 | £5,362 | 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 St Nicholas Chantry 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 St Nicholas Chantry reported income of £20.8k and spending of £14k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £88.6k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as North Somerset.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of St Nicholas Chantry in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (stnicholaschantryschool.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 St Nicholas Chantry open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of St Nicholas Chantry is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Friends of St Nicholas Chantry fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as North Somerset.

### Does Friends of St Nicholas Chantry give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Friends of St Nicholas Chantry makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Friends of St Nicholas Chantry give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of St Nicholas Chantry'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 £14k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £17.7k a year.

### How large is Friends of St Nicholas Chantry?

In its latest reported year Friends of St Nicholas Chantry reported income of £20.8k and spending of £14k.


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