# Townsend School Parent Teacher Association

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 289962 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/289962)
- Website: https://www.townsend.herts.sch.uk
- Latest income: £1,339; spending £415
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Amateur sport
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Hertfordshire
- Other names: Townsend School P T A Trust Fund (working)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/townsend-school-parent-teacher-association

Friends of Townsend (PTA) raises funds for the School through a number of activities such as School Fairs,dances, quiz nights, Theatre trips, raffles, for the benifit of the school and the local community.we provide help to the school financially and assist with a number of after school activities where parent/ carer help is needed.

## 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 Jul 2025 | £1,339 | £415 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £2,303 | £17k | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £1,113 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £3,187 | £421 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2021 | £3,832 | £6,511 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the eduction of the pupils of the school.

## What it funds

Townsend School Parent Teacher Association is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and amateur sport for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides human resources. In its latest reported year Townsend School Parent Teacher Association reported income of £1,339 and spending of £415. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jul 2025, it spent £24.3k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Townsend School Parent Teacher Association in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (townsend.herts.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 Townsend School Parent Teacher Association open for applications now?

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

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

### Does Townsend School Parent Teacher Association give grants to individuals?

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

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

The register does not break out Townsend 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 Jul 2025 was £415. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,867 a year.

### How large is Townsend School Parent Teacher Association?

In its latest reported year Townsend School Parent Teacher Association reported income of £1,339 and spending of £415.


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