# Shoal of Friends

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1014907 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1014907)
- Website: https://www.hungerfordnurseryschool.co.uk
- Latest income: £2,853; spending £11.5k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: West Berkshire
- Other names: Hungerford Playgroup (previous); The Shoal of Friends (previous)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/shoal-of-friends

We provide support for children in the Hungerford area up to the age of 5 years. This will typically be delivered through our association with the Hungerford Nursery School

## 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 Dec 2025 | £2,853 | £11.5k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £17.4k | £4,537 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £36k | £38k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £34k | £32k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £12.7k | £9,826 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To enhance the development & education of children under statutory school age by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children through community groups and by:(a)offering appropriate play facilities and training courses, together with the right of parents to take responsibility for and to become involved in the activities of such groups, ensuring that such groups offer opportunities for all children, regardless of race, culture, religion or means.

## What it funds

Shoal of Friends 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 Shoal of Friends reported income of £2,853 and spending of £11.5k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £95.9k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as West Berkshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Shoal of Friends in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (hungerfordnurseryschool.co.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 Shoal of Friends open for applications now?

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

### Where does Shoal of Friends fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as West Berkshire.

### Does Shoal of Friends give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Shoal of Friends makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Shoal of Friends give each year?

The register does not break out Shoal of Friends's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £11.5k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £19.2k a year.

### How large is Shoal of Friends?

In its latest reported year Shoal of Friends reported income of £2,853 and spending of £11.5k.


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