# Friends of Thornden Wood Primary School

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1051349 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1051349)
- Latest income: £12.9k; spending £12.5k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources
- Area of operation: Kent
- Other names: The Friends of Briary School (previous)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-thornden-wood-primary-school

Fundraising events such as fairs,discos and other 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 2025 | £12.9k | £12.5k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £10.9k | £13.8k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £6,492 | £3,723 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £1,147 | £771 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £0 | £128 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of pupils in the school.

## What it funds

Friends of Thornden Wood Primary School is registered under general charitable purposes for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides human resources. In its latest reported year Friends of Thornden Wood Primary School reported income of £12.9k and spending of £12.5k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £30.9k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Thornden Wood Primary School in its sources (last checked 4 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 Thornden Wood Primary School open for applications now?

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

### Where does Friends of Thornden Wood Primary School fund?

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

### Does Friends of Thornden Wood Primary School give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Friends of Thornden Wood Primary School makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Friends of Thornden Wood Primary School give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of Thornden Wood Primary 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 Aug 2025 was £12.5k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £6,189 a year.

### How large is Friends of Thornden Wood Primary School?

In its latest reported year Friends of Thornden Wood Primary School reported income of £12.9k and spending of £12.5k.


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