# Marpool School Association

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1074040 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1074040)
- Latest income: £1,673; spending £373
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Devon
- Other names: M S A (working)
- Trustees: 10
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/marpool-school-association

We are a school PTA who raise funds which can then be donated to benefit the children of Marpool Primary School in Exmouth. Activities include Bingo, Jumble Sales, Discos, Christmas Market and Family Fun Night with Grand Prize Draws.

## 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 2026 | £1,673 | £373 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2025 | £1,601 | £29.5k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £9,999 | £12.5k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £33.2k | £5,953 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £18.3k | £21.4k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of the pupils in the school.

## What it funds

Marpool School Association 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 Marpool School Association reported income of £1,673 and spending of £373. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2026, it spent £69.7k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Marpool 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 Marpool School Association open for applications now?

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

### Where does Marpool School Association fund?

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

### Does Marpool School Association give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Marpool School Association makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Marpool School Association give each year?

The register does not break out Marpool 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 31 Aug 2026 was £373. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £13.9k a year.

### How large is Marpool School Association?

In its latest reported year Marpool School Association reported income of £1,673 and spending of £373.


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