# Thurlbear School Parent - Teacher Association

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1044523 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1044523)
- Latest income: £14.5k; spending £12.5k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Somerset
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/thurlbear-school-parent-teacher-association

The object of the PTA is to advance the education of pupils in the school in particular by:(1) Developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school.(2) Engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education and experience of the pupils.

## 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 | £14.5k | £12.5k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2025 | £14.3k | £12k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £12.1k | £15.6k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £14.3k | £17.1k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £11.8k | £5,229 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of the pupils in the school

## What it funds

Thurlbear 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 Thurlbear School Parent - Teacher Association reported income of £14.5k and spending of £12.5k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2026, it spent £62.3k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Thurlbear School Parent - Teacher Association in its sources (last checked 4 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 Thurlbear School Parent - Teacher Association open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Thurlbear 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 Thurlbear School Parent - Teacher Association fund?

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

### Does Thurlbear School Parent - Teacher Association give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Thurlbear School Parent - Teacher Association give each year?

The register does not break out Thurlbear 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 2026 was £12.5k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £12.5k a year.

### How large is Thurlbear School Parent - Teacher Association?

In its latest reported year Thurlbear School Parent - Teacher Association reported income of £14.5k and spending of £12.5k.


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