# Friends Unite Newfield

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1106973 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1106973)
- Website: http://www.newfieldschool.co.uk/about-us/f-u-n-committee/
- Latest income: £1,546; spending £3,007
- What it funds: Education / training, Overseas aid / famine relief
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Sefton
- Other names: F.u.n. (working)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-unite-newfield

Newfield School aims to bring the school and the local community together by holding events so as to break down any misconceptions about pupils with disabilities. We provide information, advice and support to those living in the local area and the borough of Sefton.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar 2025 | £1,546 | £3,007 | not filed |
| 29 Mar 2024 | £708 | £3,392 | not filed |
| 29 Mar 2023 | £2,011 | £5,739 | not filed |
| 29 Mar 2022 | £2,105 | £2,128 | not filed |
| 29 Mar 2021 | £4,960 | £4,523 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of pupils in the school in particular by: (1) Developing effective relationships between staff, parents and others associated with the school; (2) Engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils

## What it funds

Friends Unite Newfield is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and overseas aid / famine relief for children / young people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Friends Unite Newfield reported income of £1,546 and spending of £3,007. Over its last 5 reported years, to 29 Mar 2025, it spent £18.8k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends Unite Newfield in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (newfieldschool.co.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 Unite Newfield open for applications now?

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

### Where does Friends Unite Newfield fund?

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

### Does Friends Unite Newfield give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Friends Unite Newfield makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Friends Unite Newfield give each year?

The register does not break out Friends Unite Newfield's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 29 Mar 2025 was £3,007. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,758 a year.

### How large is Friends Unite Newfield?

In its latest reported year Friends Unite Newfield reported income of £1,546 and spending of £3,007.


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