# How Wood School Parent-Teachers' Association

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 274545 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/274545)
- Website: https://www.howwood.herts.sch.uk
- Latest income: £21k; spending £22.1k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Hertfordshire
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/how-wood-school-parent-teachers-association

Through fund raising activities we raise money to improve on facilities within the 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 Jul 2025 | £21k | £22.1k | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £14.1k | £9,396 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £11k | £4,681 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £7,878 | £7,296 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2021 | £7,235 | £9,871 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of the pupils at the how Wood 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 ancillary thereto and in furtherance of this object the association may; a) foster more extended relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school, and (b) Engage in activities which support the school and advance the education of pupils attending it. For full object details see clause 3 of constitution

## What it funds

How Wood School Parent-Teachers' Association is registered under general charitable purposes for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year How Wood School Parent-Teachers' Association reported income of £21k and spending of £22.1k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jul 2025, it spent £53.4k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from How Wood School Parent-Teachers' Association in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (howwood.herts.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 How Wood School Parent-Teachers' Association open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from How Wood School Parent-Teachers' Association is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does How Wood School Parent-Teachers' Association fund?

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

### Does How Wood School Parent-Teachers' Association give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that How Wood School Parent-Teachers' Association makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does How Wood School Parent-Teachers' Association give each year?

The register does not break out How Wood School Parent-Teachers' 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 Jul 2025 was £22.1k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £10.7k a year.

### How large is How Wood School Parent-Teachers' Association?

In its latest reported year How Wood School Parent-Teachers' Association reported income of £21k and spending of £22.1k.


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