# Overdale Schools Parents, Teachers and Friends Association

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1120901 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1120901)
- Website: https://www.overdalepa.org.uk
- Latest income: £16.5k; spending £12.4k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Amateur sport
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Leicester City
- Other names: Overdale Parents Association (previous)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/overdale-schools-parents-teachers-and-friends-association

Fundraising throughout the school year to raise monies to make grants for extra equipment, activities etc for the children.

## 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 | £16.5k | £12.4k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £16.1k | £6,025 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £18.6k | £3,868 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £21.4k | £6,202 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £3,798 | £787 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of pupils in the school in particular by2.1 developing effective relationships between the staff, Parents and others associated with the school;2.2 engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils.

## What it funds

Overdale Schools Parents, Teachers and Friends Association is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and amateur sport for children / young people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Overdale Schools Parents, Teachers and Friends Association reported income of £16.5k and spending of £12.4k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £29.3k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Leicester City.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Overdale Schools Parents, Teachers and Friends Association in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (overdalepa.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 Overdale Schools Parents, Teachers and Friends Association open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Overdale Schools Parents, Teachers and Friends Association is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Overdale Schools Parents, Teachers and Friends Association fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Leicester City.

### Does Overdale Schools Parents, Teachers and Friends Association give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Overdale Schools Parents, Teachers and Friends Association makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Overdale Schools Parents, Teachers and Friends Association give each year?

The register does not break out Overdale Schools Parents, Teachers and Friends 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 £12.4k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £5,863 a year.

### How large is Overdale Schools Parents, Teachers and Friends Association?

In its latest reported year Overdale Schools Parents, Teachers and Friends Association reported income of £16.5k and spending of £12.4k.


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