# The Friends of Whaddon School

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1101753 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1101753)
- Website: https://whaddon.eschools.co.uk/website/friends_of_whaddon_school/151621
- Latest income: £8,382; spending £6,480
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources
- Area of operation: Buckinghamshire
- Other names: Friends of Whaddon School (working)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-whaddon-school

To advance the education of pupils at Whaddon School in particular by:1) developing effective relationships between staff, parents and others associated with the school;2) engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment, which support the school and advance the education of the pupils (not normally provided by the local education authority).

## 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 | £8,382 | £6,480 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £9,837 | £6,365 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £6,980 | £7,198 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £8,300 | £12k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £6,259 | £1,025 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of pupils in the school in particular by:(1) Developing effective relationships between staff, parents and others associated with the school;(2) Engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils (not normally provided by the local education authority).

## What it funds

The Friends of Whaddon School is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides human resources. In its latest reported year The Friends of Whaddon School reported income of £8,382 and spending of £6,480. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £33.1k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of Whaddon School in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (whaddon.eschools.co.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 Whaddon School open for applications now?

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

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

### Does The Friends of Whaddon School give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Friends of Whaddon School give each year?

The register does not break out The Friends of Whaddon 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 £6,480. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £6,621 a year.

### How large is The Friends of Whaddon School?

In its latest reported year The Friends of Whaddon School reported income of £8,382 and spending of £6,480.


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