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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1168981
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Friends of West Special School is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1168981. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Suffolk and Kenya. The register describes its activities as: “General charitable Purposes.” Its charitable objects are: “The promotion of social inclusion amongst mentally challenged and hearing impaired young people (together with their families, guardians, carers and educationalists) at West Special school, chwele, western province, Kenya or elsewhere in Kenya who are socially excluded from society, or parts of society, as a result…” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £2,382 and spending of £2,746.
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Latest income
£2,382
Latest spending
£2,746
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingHealth / saving of livesDisabilityPrevention or relief of povertyOverseas aid / famine reliefAccommodation / housingReligious activities
- Who it helps
- Children / young peoplePeople with disabilities
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £2,382 | £2,746 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £3,199 | £5,068 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £2,405 | £9,391 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £3,242 | £7,535 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £8,332 | £16.3k |
Charitable objects
The promotion of social inclusion amongst mentally challenged and hearing impaired young people (together with their families, guardians, carers and educationalists) at West Special school, chwele, western province, Kenya or elsewhere in Kenya who are socially excluded from society, or parts of society, as a result of being mentally challenged or hearing impaired by the provision of:• education and information to support and enable mentally challenged and hearing impaired young people (together with their families, guardians, carers and educationalists) at West Special school, chwele, western province, Kenya or elsewhere in Kenya to maximise their educational opportunities;• education and information to support and enable the families, guardians, carers, educationalists, churches and local communities of mentally challenged and hearing impaired young people at West Special school, chwele, western province, Kenya or elsewhere in Kenya to initiate and improve care of young people who are socially excluded due to being mentally challenged and hearing impaired;• raising public awareness (in the United Kingdom, Kenya and elsewhere) and educating the public on the issues affecting mentally challenged and hearing impaired young people (together with their families, guardians, carers and educationalists) at West Special school, chwele, western province, Kenya or elsewhere in Kenya, both generally and in relation to their social exclusion by advocating the acceptance, inclusion and…
Where it operates
Suffolk, Kenya
- Trustees
- 3
What Friends of West Special School funds
Friends of West Special School is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, accommodation / housing and religious activities for children / young people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £41k in total.
How to apply to Friends of West Special School
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of West Special School in its sources (last checked 6 Nov 2026). Its website (westspecialschool.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 about Friends of West Special School
Is Friends of West Special School open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of West Special 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 West Special School fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Suffolk and Kenya.
Does Friends of West Special School give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Friends of West Special School makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Friends of West Special School give each year?
The register does not break out Friends of West Special 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 Mar 2025 was £2,746. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £8,200 a year.
How large is Friends of West Special School?
In its latest reported year Friends of West Special School reported income of £2,382 and spending of £2,746.
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