UK funding workspaceThe Friends of Whitegate School grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1096545
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The Friends of Whitegate School is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1096545. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cheshire East and Cheshire West & Chester. The register describes its activities as: “The charity has been established over 30 years and are the main fundraising body of the school. A wide range of events are organised throughout the year.The organisation is incredibly successful for a small primary school raising considerable funds each year. Monies raised by the association have helped purchase…” Its charitable objects are: “The objects of the association is to advance the education of pupils in the school. In furtherance of this object the association may:-(a) Develop more extended relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school.(b) Engage in activities which support the school and advance the education of…” In the year to 31 Aug 2025 it reported income of £11.5k and spending of £21.6k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£11.5k
Latest spending
£21.6k
- What it funds
- Education / training
- Who it helps
- Children / young people
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2025 | £11.5k | £21.6k |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £14.5k | £16.7k |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £13.9k | £22.2k |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £6,590 | £963 |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £4,281 | £2,911 |
Charitable objects
The objects of the association is to advance the education of pupils in the school. In furtherance of this object the association may:-(a) Develop more extended relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school.(b) Engage in activities which support the school and advance the education of pupils attending it.(c) Provide and assist in the provision of such facilities or items for education at the school (not provided from statutory funds) as the committee in consultation with the governing body shall from time to time determine.
Where it operates
Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Chester
- Trustees
- 6
What The Friends of Whitegate School funds
The Friends of Whitegate School is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £64.4k in total.
How to apply to The Friends of Whitegate School
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Friends of Whitegate School in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (whitegate.cheshire.sch.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 about The Friends of Whitegate School
Is The Friends of Whitegate School open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Friends of Whitegate 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 Whitegate School fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cheshire East and Cheshire West & Chester.
Does The Friends of Whitegate School give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that The Friends of Whitegate School makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does The Friends of Whitegate School give each year?
The register does not break out The Friends of Whitegate 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 £21.6k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £12.9k a year.
How large is The Friends of Whitegate School?
In its latest reported year The Friends of Whitegate School reported income of £11.5k and spending of £21.6k.
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