# The Friends of Wellington School, Somerset, CIO

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1172572 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1172572)
- Website: http://www.wellington-school.org.uk/Senior-School/Information/FOWS.aspx
- Latest income: £22.2k; spending £11.5k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England
- Trustees: 10
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-wellington-school-somerset

The Friends of Wellington School raises funds for the benefit of the Wellington School community by running fund raising events at Wellington 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 | £22.2k | £11.5k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £19.4k | £18.4k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £22.8k | £17.8k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £21.9k | £12.5k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £4,493 | £37.2k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To provide financial assistance for the benefit of the pupils of Wellington school, Somerset (the 'school'), for such general educational purposes and the advancement of learning at the school as the charity trustees shall approve by: 1) the purchase of freehold or leasehold land. 2)the erection, reconstruction, alteration or improvement of any new or existing building or the laying out or improvement of any land and the carrying out of any necessary ancillary works. 3) the purchase of equipment and other items deemed necessary for the school. 4)the purchase of services, and assistance with induction events for new parents and students.such other activities as may be deemed necessary, from time to time to promote the objects of the CIO, and are not inconsistent therewith.

## What it funds

The Friends of Wellington School, Somerset, CIO is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Friends of Wellington School, Somerset, CIO reported income of £22.2k and spending of £11.5k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £97.4k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of Wellington School, Somerset, CIO in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (wellington-school.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 The Friends of Wellington School, Somerset, CIO open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Friends of Wellington School, Somerset, CIO 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 Wellington School, Somerset, CIO fund?

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

### Does The Friends of Wellington School, Somerset, CIO give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Friends of Wellington School, Somerset, CIO makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Friends of Wellington School, Somerset, CIO give each year?

The register does not break out The Friends of Wellington School, Somerset, CIO'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 £11.5k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £19.5k a year.

### How large is The Friends of Wellington School, Somerset, CIO?

In its latest reported year The Friends of Wellington School, Somerset, CIO reported income of £22.2k and spending of £11.5k.


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