# The Kirkbie Kendal School Association

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 701582 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/701582)
- Latest income: £2,815; spending £5,272
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Cumbria
- Other names: Kksa (working)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/kirkbie-kendal-school-association

Fund raising events including car boot sales, quiz nights, fashion shows, wine tasting and art shows.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sept 2025 | £2,815 | £5,272 | not filed |
| 10 Sept 2024 | £6,681 | £12.3k | not filed |
| 10 Sept 2023 | £4,837 | £140 | not filed |
| 10 Sept 2022 | £2,045 | £4,173 | not filed |
| 10 Sept 2021 | £2,097 | £2,393 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The object of the association (the objects) is to advance the education of pupils in the school in particular by: - developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school - engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils

## What it funds

The Kirkbie Kendal School Association is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Kirkbie Kendal School Association reported income of £2,815 and spending of £5,272. Over its last 5 reported years, to 10 Sept 2025, it spent £24.3k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Kirkbie Kendal School Association in its sources (last checked 4 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 The Kirkbie Kendal School Association open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Kirkbie Kendal School Association fund?

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

### Does The Kirkbie Kendal School Association give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Kirkbie Kendal School Association makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Kirkbie Kendal School Association give each year?

The register does not break out The Kirkbie Kendal 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 10 Sept 2025 was £5,272. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,859 a year.

### How large is The Kirkbie Kendal School Association?

In its latest reported year The Kirkbie Kendal School Association reported income of £2,815 and spending of £5,272.


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