# Silsoe Lower School Parent Teacher Association

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1040277 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1040277)
- Website: https://www.silsoeschool.co.uk
- Latest income: £13.5k; spending £14.7k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Central Bedfordshire, Bedford
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/silsoe-lower-school-parent-teacher-association

The PTA exists to raise money for the children of Silsoe Lower School. Money is raised from events held for the whole family such as our Christmas Market, Summer Fayre and Children's Bingo Nights and those arranged for parents, for example our very successful May Ball. Money is spent according to the needs of the school. This may be on IT or other equipment or on fun activities 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 | £13.5k | £14.7k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £18.3k | £19.2k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £14k | £18.7k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £15.8k | £12.1k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £6,490 | £2,721 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 2. PURPOSESThe object of the association (the objects) is to advance theeducation of pupils in the school in particular by:2.1 Developing effective relationships between the staff, parents andothers associated with the school2.2 Engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment whichsupport the school and advance the education of the pupils.

## What it funds

Silsoe Lower School Parent Teacher 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 Silsoe Lower School Parent Teacher Association reported income of £13.5k and spending of £14.7k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £67.5k 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 Silsoe Lower School Parent Teacher Association in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (silsoeschool.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 Silsoe Lower School Parent Teacher Association open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Silsoe Lower School Parent Teacher Association is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Silsoe Lower School Parent Teacher Association fund?

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

### Does Silsoe Lower School Parent Teacher Association give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Silsoe Lower School Parent Teacher Association makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Silsoe Lower School Parent Teacher Association give each year?

The register does not break out Silsoe Lower School Parent Teacher 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 £14.7k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £13.5k a year.

### How large is Silsoe Lower School Parent Teacher Association?

In its latest reported year Silsoe Lower School Parent Teacher Association reported income of £13.5k and spending of £14.7k.


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