# Meppershall Academy Pta

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1081004 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1081004)
- Latest income: £6,666; spending £12k
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Amateur sport
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Central Bedfordshire, Bedford
- Other names: Meppershall V. A. Lower School Association (previous)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/meppershall-academy-pta

We are a school association made up of staff & parents from the school. We run numerous different events during the year for the children & families to raise funds. These funds are used to purchase items etc for the school. Event examples are family discos, summer BBQ, quiz and race nights. Items bought are things such as toys, computer equipment, bibles.

## 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 Oct 2025 | £6,666 | £12k | not filed |
| 31 Oct 2024 | £5,558 | £3,739 | not filed |
| 31 Oct 2023 | £6,118 | £7,312 | not filed |
| 31 Oct 2022 | £9,887 | £5,674 | not filed |
| 31 Oct 2021 | £1,833 | £2,756 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

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

## What it funds

Meppershall Academy Pta is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, arts / culture / heritage / science and amateur sport for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Meppershall Academy Pta reported income of £6,666 and spending of £12k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Oct 2025, it spent £31.5k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Central Bedfordshire and Bedford.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Meppershall Academy Pta in its sources (last checked 5 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 Meppershall Academy Pta open for applications now?

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

### Where does Meppershall Academy Pta fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Central Bedfordshire and Bedford.

### Does Meppershall Academy Pta give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Meppershall Academy Pta makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Meppershall Academy Pta give each year?

The register does not break out Meppershall Academy Pta's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Oct 2025 was £12k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £6,302 a year.

### How large is Meppershall Academy Pta?

In its latest reported year Meppershall Academy Pta reported income of £6,666 and spending of £12k.


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