# Socs- Supporters of Chiltern School

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 272542 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/272542)
- Website: https://www.chiltern.beds.sch.uk
- Latest income: £7,595; spending £7,441
- What it funds: Education / training, Disability
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Central Bedfordshire, Bedford
- Other names: Friends of Glenwood School (previous); SOCS (Supporters of The Chiltern School) (working)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/socs-supporters-of-chiltern-school

Fundraising for The Chiltern Area Special School - PTA known as FOG

## 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 Mar 2025 | £7,595 | £7,441 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £5,650 | £8,703 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £1,191 | £642 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £6,783 | £760 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £2,885 | £1,097 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

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

## What it funds

Socs- Supporters of Chiltern School is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and disability for children / young people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Socs- Supporters of Chiltern School reported income of £7,595 and spending of £7,441. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £18.6k 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 Socs- Supporters of Chiltern School in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (chiltern.beds.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 Socs- Supporters of Chiltern School open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Socs- Supporters of Chiltern School is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Socs- Supporters of Chiltern School fund?

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

### Does Socs- Supporters of Chiltern School give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Socs- Supporters of Chiltern School makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Socs- Supporters of Chiltern School give each year?

The register does not break out Socs- Supporters of Chiltern School's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £7,441. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,729 a year.

### How large is Socs- Supporters of Chiltern School?

In its latest reported year Socs- Supporters of Chiltern School reported income of £7,595 and spending of £7,441.


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