# Friends of Whitley School

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1119258 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1119258)
- Latest income: £4,395; spending £2,020
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources
- Area of operation: Cheshire West & Chester
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-whitley-school

Provision of fund raising activities for our school children and their families.

## 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 | £4,395 | £2,020 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £3,168 | £1,549 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £7,133 | £4,317 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £8,052 | £8,462 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £4,470 | £3,496 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Advance the education of pupils in the school in particular by2.1 developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school; 2.2 engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils

## What it funds

Friends of Whitley School is registered under general charitable purposes for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides human resources. In its latest reported year Friends of Whitley School reported income of £4,395 and spending of £2,020. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £19.8k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Whitley School in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Friends of Whitley School open for applications now?

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

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

### Does Friends of Whitley School give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Friends of Whitley School give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of Whitley 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 £2,020. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,969 a year.

### How large is Friends of Whitley School?

In its latest reported year Friends of Whitley School reported income of £4,395 and spending of £2,020.


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