# Friends of Whittington School

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1006357 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1006357)
- Latest income: £8,426; spending £4,391
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: Shropshire
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-whittington-school

Raises funds to support and enhance learning at Whittington School.

## 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 | £8,426 | £4,391 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £8,206 | £11k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £9,822 | £5,835 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £9,499 | £8,680 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2021 | £5,831 | £6,531 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of the pupils in the school

## What it funds

Friends of Whittington School is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year Friends of Whittington School reported income of £8,426 and spending of £4,391. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £36.4k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Whittington School in its sources (last checked 4 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 Whittington School open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Whittington 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 Whittington School fund?

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

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

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

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

The register does not break out Friends of Whittington 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 £4,391. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £7,282 a year.

### How large is Friends of Whittington School?

In its latest reported year Friends of Whittington School reported income of £8,426 and spending of £4,391.


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