# Friends of Wistow School Association

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1049434 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1049434)
- Website: https://www.wistow.n-york.sch.uk
- Latest income: £5,183; spending £3,715
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: North Yorkshire
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-wistow-school-association

However much we would all like to see more funding in education, there will always be shortfalls. FOWSA's fundraising events pay for those extras which benefit all the children in Wistow School. Many of our fundraising activities are social events and a good way of bringing the school and outside community together.

## 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 | £5,183 | £3,715 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £3,686 | £3,914 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £3,932 | £2,320 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £2,754 | £1,925 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £1,182 | £1,137 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of the pupils in the school

## What it funds

Friends of Wistow School Association 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 Friends of Wistow School Association reported income of £5,183 and spending of £3,715. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £13k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as North Yorkshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Wistow School Association in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (wistow.n-york.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 Friends of Wistow School Association open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Wistow School Association is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Friends of Wistow School Association fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as North Yorkshire.

### Does Friends of Wistow School Association give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Friends of Wistow School Association give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of Wistow School Association'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 £3,715. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,602 a year.

### How large is Friends of Wistow School Association?

In its latest reported year Friends of Wistow School Association reported income of £5,183 and spending of £3,715.


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