Friends Of Somersham School
FOSS raise funds to support the village school, subsidising school trips, purchasing equipment requested by the teachers and children, buying books, and enabling visits from various workshops and external groups. We arrange lots of fundraising activities, such as fetes, raffles, bingo, trails and quizzes that the school, families and local community can join in with.
Activities & Mission
FOSS raise funds to support the village school, subsidising school trips, purchasing equipment requested by the teachers and children, buying books, and enabling visits from various workshops and external groups. We arrange lots of fundraising activities, such as fetes, raffles, bingo, trails and quizzes that the school, families and local community can join in with.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £11,304 | £6,179 | 0 / 8 | |||
| 2024 | £10,256 | £11,956 | 0 / 8 | |||
| 2023 | £12,265 | £6,595 | 0 / 9 | |||
| 2022 | £11,228 | £5,524 | 0 / 9 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Friends Of Somersham School
What does Friends Of Somersham School do?
FOSS raise funds to support the village school, subsidising school trips, purchasing equipment requested by the teachers and children, buying books, and enabling visits from various workshops and external groups. We arrange lots of fundraising activities, such as fetes, raffles, bingo, trails and quizzes that the school, families and local community can join in with.
How much income did Friends Of Somersham School report in 2025?
Friends Of Somersham School reported total income of £11k and reported expenditure of £6k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Friends Of Somersham School registered as a charity?
Friends Of Somersham School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 January 2003 as charity number 1095350. It has been registered for 23 years.
Who runs Friends Of Somersham School?
Friends Of Somersham School is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jessica Kerry. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Friends Of Somersham School operate?
Friends Of Somersham School operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Friends Of Somersham School a registered charity?
Yes — Friends Of Somersham School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1095350.
Details
Church Lane
Lower Somersham
IPSWICH
IP8 4PN
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