# The Lanes Fund Raising Group

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 518492 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/518492)
- Website: https://www.thelanes.notts.sch.uk/the-lanes-fundraising-group/
- Latest income: £22k; spending £13.3k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Nottinghamshire
- Other names: The Friends of College House School (previous)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/lanes-fund-raising-group

Fundraising activities in (order of size) include: -Fireworks event in November.Summer term event.Christmas Fayre in December.Several discos throughout the school year.Refreshment sales and raffles at school productionsCake sales.

## 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 | £22k | £13.3k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £22.9k | £18.1k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £15.4k | £9,426 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £530 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £1,296 | £0 | 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 thereto an in furtherance of theis 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 th education of the pupils attending it.

## What it funds

The Lanes Fund Raising Group is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Lanes Fund Raising Group reported income of £22k and spending of £13.3k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £40.8k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Lanes Fund Raising Group in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (thelanes.notts.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 The Lanes Fund Raising Group open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Lanes Fund Raising Group fund?

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

### Does The Lanes Fund Raising Group give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Lanes Fund Raising Group makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Lanes Fund Raising Group give each year?

The register does not break out The Lanes Fund Raising Group'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 £13.3k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £8,164 a year.

### How large is The Lanes Fund Raising Group?

In its latest reported year The Lanes Fund Raising Group reported income of £22k and spending of £13.3k.


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