# Maiden Erlegh School Parents' Association

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 283431 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/283431)
- Website: https://www.mespa.org.uk
- Latest income: £2,697; spending £1,866
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Wokingham
- Other names: Maiden Erlegh P T A (previous); Maiden Erlegh School Parent Teacher Association (previous); MESPA Erlegh (previous)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/maiden-erlegh-school-parents-association

Parent Association

## 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 | £2,697 | £1,866 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £12.6k | £17.1k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £3,729 | £9,888 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £5,592 | £253 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £8,346 | £10.2k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the association are to advance the education of the pupils by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education (not normally provided by the lea) and as ancillary thereto and in furtherance thereof 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 advances the education of the pupils.

## What it funds

Maiden Erlegh School Parents' Association is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Maiden Erlegh School Parents' Association reported income of £2,697 and spending of £1,866. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £39.2k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Maiden Erlegh School Parents' Association in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (mespa.org.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 Maiden Erlegh School Parents' Association open for applications now?

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

### Where does Maiden Erlegh School Parents' Association fund?

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

### Does Maiden Erlegh School Parents' Association give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Maiden Erlegh School Parents' Association makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Maiden Erlegh School Parents' Association give each year?

The register does not break out Maiden Erlegh School Parents' 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 Aug 2025 was £1,866. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £7,848 a year.

### How large is Maiden Erlegh School Parents' Association?

In its latest reported year Maiden Erlegh School Parents' Association reported income of £2,697 and spending of £1,866.


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