# The Friends of Thomas Wolsey School

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 293635 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/293635)
- Website: https://www.thomaswolsey.com
- Latest income: £10.9k; spending £10.5k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Disability
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: Essex, Suffolk
- Other names: The Thomas Wolsey School League of Friends (previous)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-thomas-wolsey-school

Thomas Wolsey School caters for children with physical and/or sensory needs. Many pupils also have complex medical and learning needs. The Friends of Thomas Wolsey School fund-raise for large projects and to buy equipment to enhance the children's learning both in the classroom and outside. The Friends group also maintains the mini bus, funds the Christmas Party and the Leavers' Gifts every 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 Jul 2025 | £10.9k | £10.5k | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £2,095 | £11.6k | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £17.6k | £8,218 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £25.2k | £41.7k | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2021 | £19.5k | £1,326 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of the pupils of the school by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education and recreation at the school (not normally provided by the local education authority) and as an ancillary thereto and in furtherance of this object the league may: (a) Foster more extended relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school; and (b) Engage in activities which support the school and advance the education of the pupils attending it.

## What it funds

The Friends of Thomas Wolsey School is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and disability for children / young people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year The Friends of Thomas Wolsey School reported income of £10.9k and spending of £10.5k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jul 2025, it spent £73.4k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of Thomas Wolsey School in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (thomaswolsey.com) 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 The Friends of Thomas Wolsey School open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Friends of Thomas Wolsey 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 Thomas Wolsey School fund?

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

### Does The Friends of Thomas Wolsey School give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Friends of Thomas Wolsey School makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Friends of Thomas Wolsey School give each year?

The register does not break out The Friends of Thomas Wolsey 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 £10.5k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £14.7k a year.

### How large is The Friends of Thomas Wolsey School?

In its latest reported year The Friends of Thomas Wolsey School reported income of £10.9k and spending of £10.5k.


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