# Friends of Yewstock School

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 288445 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/288445)
- Latest income: £4,693; spending £2,030
- What it funds: Education / training, Disability
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Dorset
- Other names: F O Y (working); Foy (working); Friends of Yewstock (working); Yewstock School Parents' Association (previous)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-yewstock-school

Christmas Fair, Bingos, Summer Fete,

## 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 | £4,693 | £2,030 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £1,655 | £3,947 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £2,743 | £4,769 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £984 | £6,441 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £434 | £6,030 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of the pupils of the school by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education at the school (not normally provided by the local education authority) and as an ancillary therto and in furtherance of theis object the association may: (a) Foster more extended relationships with the school; and (b) Engage in activities which support the school and advance the education of the pupils attending it.

## What it funds

Friends of Yewstock School is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and disability for children / young people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Friends of Yewstock School reported income of £4,693 and spending of £2,030. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £23.2k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Yewstock 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 Yewstock School open for applications now?

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

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

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

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

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

The register does not break out Friends of Yewstock 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 £2,030. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,643 a year.

### How large is Friends of Yewstock School?

In its latest reported year Friends of Yewstock School reported income of £4,693 and spending of £2,030.


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