# Richard Durning's PTFA

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 518087 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/518087)
- Website: http://www.richarddurnings.lancs.sch.uk/public/richard77.html.nc
- Latest income: £8,842; spending £9,848
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Lancashire
- Other names: Bispham Durnings Endowed Primary School-Parent/teacher Association (previous); Richard Durnings Pta (working); Richard Durnings PTFA (working)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/richard-durnings-ptfa

Range of fundraising activities including- annual family summer barbeque - beetle drive - children's discos - supermarket bag packing - car treasure hunt - ladies evening (christmas).

## 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 | £8,842 | £9,848 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £5,400 | £4,040 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £5,950 | £8,615 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £6,885 | £6,795 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £4,310 | £3,015 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of the pupils of the school by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education at the school (not normally provided by the local education authority).

## What it funds

Richard Durning's PTFA 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 Richard Durning's PTFA reported income of £8,842 and spending of £9,848. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £32.3k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Richard Durning's PTFA in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (richarddurnings.lancs.sch.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 Richard Durning's PTFA open for applications now?

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

### Where does Richard Durning's PTFA fund?

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

### Does Richard Durning's PTFA give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Richard Durning's PTFA makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Richard Durning's PTFA give each year?

The register does not break out Richard Durning's PTFA'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 £9,848. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £6,463 a year.

### How large is Richard Durning's PTFA?

In its latest reported year Richard Durning's PTFA reported income of £8,842 and spending of £9,848.


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