# Velmead Parents Association

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1036159 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1036159)
- Latest income: £9,072; spending £10.9k
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Amateur sport, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Hampshire
- Other names: Vpa (working)
- Trustees: 1
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/velmead-parents-association

The VPA organises fundraising events with participation of the school, parents and pupils. Funds raised are used by the school for the benefit 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 Jul 2025 | £9,072 | £10.9k | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £1,080 | £2,946 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £9,806 | £7,875 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £8,409 | £1,818 | not filed |
| 31 Jul 2021 | £0 | £8,070 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of the pupils in the school

## What it funds

Velmead Parents Association is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, arts / culture / heritage / science, amateur sport and environment / conservation / heritage for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Velmead Parents Association reported income of £9,072 and spending of £10.9k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jul 2025, it spent £31.6k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Velmead Parents 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 Velmead Parents Association open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Velmead Parents Association is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Velmead Parents Association fund?

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

### Does Velmead Parents Association give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Velmead Parents Association give each year?

The register does not break out Velmead Parents 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 £10.9k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £6,314 a year.

### How large is Velmead Parents Association?

In its latest reported year Velmead Parents Association reported income of £9,072 and spending of £10.9k.


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