# Winscombe primary school PTFA

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1041266 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1041266)
- Latest income: £5,747; spending £16.1k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: North Somerset
- Other names: Winscombe Woodborough County Primary School Parent Teacher Association (previous); Winscombe Woodborough Primary School Parent Teacher and Friends Association (previous)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/winscombe-primary-school-ptfa

THE PTFA ORGANISE A NUMBER OF EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE SCHOOL AND ITS PUPILS. WE HELD A FIREWORKS NIGHT, COLOUR RUN AND SUMMER FETE, QUIZ NIGHTS AND CAKE SALES

## 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 | £5,747 | £16.1k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2025 | £6,469 | £6,618 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £18.9k | £18.4k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £22.5k | £23k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £21.8k | £17.1k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The object of the association (the objects) is to advance the education of pupils in the school in particular by:(i) developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school(ii) engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils.

## What it funds

Winscombe primary school PTFA 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 Winscombe primary school PTFA reported income of £5,747 and spending of £16.1k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2026, it spent £81.3k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Winscombe primary school PTFA 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 Winscombe primary school PTFA open for applications now?

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

### Where does Winscombe primary school PTFA fund?

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

### Does Winscombe primary school PTFA give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Winscombe primary school PTFA makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Winscombe primary school PTFA give each year?

The register does not break out Winscombe primary school PTFA'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 £16.1k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £16.3k a year.

### How large is Winscombe primary school PTFA?

In its latest reported year Winscombe primary school PTFA reported income of £5,747 and spending of £16.1k.


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