# The Friends of Thomas Jones School Association

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1218891 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1218891)
- Website: https://friendsoftjs.org.uk
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance
- Area of operation: Kensington and Chelsea
- Other names: Ftjsa (working)
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-thomas-jones-school-association

The Friends of Thomas Jones School Association raises funds through community events and activities to support pupils at Thomas Jones Primary School and Nursery in Kensington and Chelsea. We make grants to the school to provide equipment, resources and experiences that enhance the learning environment for children aged 3-11.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Charitable objects

> The object of the association (the objects) is to advance the education of the pupils in the school in particular by:1. To further enhance the education of pupils at Thomas Jones primary school by raising funds to support the school's educational activities, facilities, and resources.2. To assist in the provision of equipment, experiences, and opportunities that enhance the learning environment and educational wellbeing of pupils at the school.3. To further develop the positive relationship that exists between parents and carers, school staff and the wider community by organising events and initiatives that support fundraising efforts for the school.

## What it funds

The Friends of Thomas Jones School Association is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides other finance.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Kensington and Chelsea.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of Thomas Jones School Association in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (friendsoftjs.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.

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