# Friends of Vernham Dean School

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1120652 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1120652)
- Latest income: £1,292; spending £225
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Hampshire
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-vernham-dean-school

Friends of Vernham Dean School PTA hold events to raise funds for the school. Monies raised are used to purchase extra educational resources and create new playing/ learning areas thus enhancing the children's experience of school.

## 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 | £1,292 | £225 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £530 | £229 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £0 | £600 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 2. Objectsthe object of the association (the objects) is to advance the education of pupils in the school in particular by:2.1 developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school;2.2 engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils

## What it funds

Friends of Vernham Dean School 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 Vernham Dean School reported income of £1,292 and spending of £225. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £1,054 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Vernham Dean 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 Vernham Dean School open for applications now?

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

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

### Does Friends of Vernham Dean School give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Friends of Vernham Dean School give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of Vernham Dean 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 £225. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £211 a year.

### How large is Friends of Vernham Dean School?

In its latest reported year Friends of Vernham Dean School reported income of £1,292 and spending of £225.


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