# The Friends of Whitegate School

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1096545 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1096545)
- Website: http://www.whitegate.cheshire.sch.uk/
- Latest income: £11.5k; spending £21.6k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Chester
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-whitegate-school

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 computer equipment, sports equipment and substantial playground equipment upgrades.

## 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 | £11.5k | £21.6k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £14.5k | £16.7k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £13.9k | £22.2k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £6,590 | £963 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £4,281 | £2,911 | not filed |

## 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.

## What it 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. In its latest reported year The Friends of Whitegate School reported income of £11.5k and spending of £21.6k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £64.4k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cheshire East and Cheshire West & Chester.

## How to apply

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

### 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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