# Friends of Wyvern

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1210988 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1210988)
- Website: https://www.friendsofwyvern.org.uk
- Latest income: £11.5k; spending £6,501
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Throughout England
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-wyvern

Friends of Wyvern supports Wyvern College by raising funds and engaging the community to improve pupils' education and wellbeing. We provide grants and equipment, support enrichment and extracurricular activities, and fund improvements to school facilities and outdoor spaces so students can learn and thrive.

## 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 May 2025 | £11.5k | £6,501 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The object of the CIO is to advance the education of Wyvern pupils in the college in particular by: • developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the college; • engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the college and advance the education of the pupils.

## What it funds

Friends of Wyvern is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Friends of Wyvern reported income of £11.5k and spending of £6,501.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Wyvern in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (friendsofwyvern.org.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 Wyvern open for applications now?

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

### Where does Friends of Wyvern fund?

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

### Does Friends of Wyvern give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Friends of Wyvern give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of Wyvern's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 May 2025 was £6,501.

### How large is Friends of Wyvern?

In its latest reported year Friends of Wyvern reported income of £11.5k and spending of £6,501.


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