# Friends of Stisted Academy (Fosa)

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1098486 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1098486)
- Latest income: £8,305; spending £7,225
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Essex
- Other names: Foss (previous); Friends of Stisted School (previous)
- Trustees: 9
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-stisted-academy

Fund Raising Events

## 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 2024 | £8,305 | £7,225 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £12.1k | £3,757 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £10.8k | £1,539 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £10.5k | £6,986 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> O advance the education of pupils in the school in particular by: (1) Developing 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 Stisted Academy (Fosa) 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 Stisted Academy (Fosa) reported income of £8,305 and spending of £7,225. Over its last 4 reported years, to 31 Aug 2024, it spent £19.5k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Stisted Academy (Fosa) 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 Friends of Stisted Academy (Fosa) open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Stisted Academy (Fosa) is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Friends of Stisted Academy (Fosa) fund?

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

### Does Friends of Stisted Academy (Fosa) give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Friends of Stisted Academy (Fosa) makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Friends of Stisted Academy (Fosa) give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of Stisted Academy (Fosa)'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 2024 was £7,225. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £4,877 a year.

### How large is Friends of Stisted Academy (Fosa)?

In its latest reported year Friends of Stisted Academy (Fosa) reported income of £8,305 and spending of £7,225.


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