# Thomas Johnson Lower School Parent Teacher and Friends Association

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1056536 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1056536)
- Website: http://thomasjohnsonschool.co.uk
- Latest income: £8,086; spending £11.3k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Central Bedfordshire, Bedford
- Other names: Thomas Johnson Lower School Pta (previous); Thomas Johnson Lower School Ptfa (working)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/thomas-johnson-lower-school-parent-teacher-and-friends-association

Fundraising to provide additional educational and recreational facilities to the pupils of Thomas Johnson Lower 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | £8,086 | £11.3k | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2024 | £9,201 | £6,964 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2023 | £7,429 | £7,178 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2022 | £6,916 | £4,558 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2021 | £2,265 | £3,589 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of pupils in Thomas Johnson Lower school.

## What it funds

Thomas Johnson Lower School Parent Teacher and Friends Association is registered under general charitable purposes for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Thomas Johnson Lower School Parent Teacher and Friends Association reported income of £8,086 and spending of £11.3k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Sept 2025, it spent £33.6k 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 Thomas Johnson Lower School Parent Teacher and Friends Association in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (thomasjohnsonschool.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 Thomas Johnson Lower School Parent Teacher and Friends Association open for applications now?

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

### Where does Thomas Johnson Lower School Parent Teacher and Friends Association fund?

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

### Does Thomas Johnson Lower School Parent Teacher and Friends Association give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Thomas Johnson Lower School Parent Teacher and Friends Association give each year?

The register does not break out Thomas Johnson Lower School Parent Teacher and 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 30 Sept 2025 was £11.3k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £6,717 a year.

### How large is Thomas Johnson Lower School Parent Teacher and Friends Association?

In its latest reported year Thomas Johnson Lower School Parent Teacher and Friends Association reported income of £8,086 and spending of £11.3k.


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