# Friends of Thorner Pta

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1139060 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1139060)
- Website: https://www.thornerschool.org.uk
- Latest income: £15.6k; spending £4,634
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance
- Area of operation: Leeds City
- Other names: Fotpta (working)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-thorner-pta

Friends of Thorner PTA are committed to raise money to support Thorner Church of England Primary School and enhance the provision for the young people who attend the school. The committee consists of 7 people who work hard to provide events throughout the year which are a social draw for the school community.

## 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 2026 | £15.6k | £4,634 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2025 | £16.6k | £7,752 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £14.4k | £6,116 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £14k | £6,270 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £8,334 | £2,883 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of pupils in the School in particular by:Developing effective relationships between the staff parents and others associated with the school;Engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the School and advance the education of the pupils.

## What it funds

Friends of Thorner Pta is registered under general charitable purposes for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides other finance. In its latest reported year Friends of Thorner Pta reported income of £15.6k and spending of £4,634. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2026, it spent £27.7k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Leeds City.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Thorner Pta in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (thornerschool.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 Thorner Pta open for applications now?

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

### Where does Friends of Thorner Pta fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Leeds City.

### Does Friends of Thorner Pta give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Friends of Thorner Pta makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Friends of Thorner Pta give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of Thorner Pta'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 2026 was £4,634. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £5,531 a year.

### How large is Friends of Thorner Pta?

In its latest reported year Friends of Thorner Pta reported income of £15.6k and spending of £4,634.


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