# The Michael Syddall School Association

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1060087 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1060087)
- Latest income: £2,593; spending £2,590
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: North Yorkshire
- Other names: Mssa (working)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/michael-syddall-school-association

The "MSSA" holds fund raising activities such as Discos and a wide variety of events, to raise funds for the Michael Syddall Church of England (Aided) School. We help provide all the little extras the school budget can not stretch to. This includes extra equipment for the whole school to benefit from, outdoor equipment and the gifts for the children that leave at the end of year six,

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2025 | £2,593 | £2,590 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2024 | £1,964 | £4,852 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2023 | £4,918 | £6,456 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2022 | £1,755 | £614 | not filed |
| 30 Apr 2021 | £3,271 | £707 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of the pupils of the Michael Syddall church of England (aided) school

## What it funds

The Michael Syddall 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 The Michael Syddall School Association reported income of £2,593 and spending of £2,590. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Apr 2025, it spent £15.2k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as North Yorkshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Michael Syddall 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 Michael Syddall School Association open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Michael Syddall 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 Michael Syddall School Association fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as North Yorkshire.

### Does The Michael Syddall School Association give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Michael Syddall School Association give each year?

The register does not break out The Michael Syddall 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 30 Apr 2025 was £2,590. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,044 a year.

### How large is The Michael Syddall School Association?

In its latest reported year The Michael Syddall School Association reported income of £2,593 and spending of £2,590.


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