# Southmead Friends Association

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1089427 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1089427)
- Latest income: £11.3k; spending £13.3k
- What it funds: Education / training, Amateur sport
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Devon
- Other names: Sfa (working)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/southmead-friends-association

Fundraising to provide equipment for the children of Southmead Primary 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 Aug 2026 | £11.3k | £13.3k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2025 | £8,932 | £3,555 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £8,057 | £18.7k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £10.7k | £2,729 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £7,125 | £2,272 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of the pupils in the school in particular by2.1 developing effective relationships between 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

Southmead Friends Association is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and amateur sport for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Southmead Friends Association reported income of £11.3k and spending of £13.3k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2026, it spent £40.5k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Southmead Friends Association in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Southmead Friends Association open for applications now?

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

### Where does Southmead Friends Association fund?

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

### Does Southmead Friends Association give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Southmead Friends Association give each year?

The register does not break out Southmead 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 2026 was £13.3k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £8,099 a year.

### How large is Southmead Friends Association?

In its latest reported year Southmead Friends Association reported income of £11.3k and spending of £13.3k.


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