FRIENDS OF GREEN FOLD
We make grants to Green Fold Special school to support the education and enhance experiences of the children who attend. We have a robust application process and meet monthly to discuss and review applications.
Objects
THE OBJECT OF THE CIO (THE OBJECTS) IS TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF PUPILS OF GREEN FOLD SCHOOL AND OTHER IN THE ORCHARDS FEDERATION IN PARTICULAR BY:2.1 DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE STAFF, PARENTS AND OTHERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SCHOOL2.2 ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES OR PROVIDING FACILITIES OR EQUIPMENT WHICH SUPPORT THE SCHOOL AND ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUPILS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £17,691.06 for the year ending 30 September 2025, with total income of £28,887.97 against total expenditure of £11,196.91. Free/unrestricted reserves (funds available excluding petty cash) stood at £39,381.73 as of the year-end. The filing does not disclose a reserves policy target or any financial risks affecting its continuity.
What the accounts disclose
“YOUR SCHOOL LOTTERY - GATHERWELL LTD £5.00”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/09/2025
- Volunteers: 10
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/09/2024
- Volunteers: 10
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/09/2023
- Volunteers: 20
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
- Jordanna Whittlestonchair
- Alice Mckelvey
- Diane Anderson
- Jeanette Horrocks
- Katherine Hague
- Lisa Walker
- Suzanne Schofield
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £29k | £11k |
| 30/09/2024 | £18k | £22k |
| 30/09/2023 | £10k | £13k |
| 30/09/2022 | £24k | £12k |
| 30/09/2021 | £10k | £9k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF GREEN FOLD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £17,691.06 for the year ending 30 September 2025, with total income of £28,887.97 against total expenditure of £11,196.91. Free/unrestricted reserves (funds available excluding petty cash) stood at £39,381.73 as of the year-end. The filing does not disclose a reserves policy target or any financial risks affecting its continuity. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by none.
Who funds FRIENDS OF GREEN FOLD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FRIENDS OF GREEN FOLD as a grant recipient include BOLTON TOGETHER.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOLTON TOGETHER | FY2024 | £1k | |
| BOLTON TOGETHER | FY2025 | amount not stated |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/03/2024 | £9k | Green Fold Summer School |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| The William Brake Foundation | 1 | £5k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRIENDS OF GREEN FOLD | £29k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF BEECROFT GARDEN PRIMARY SCHOOL | £27k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE FRIENDS OF FREEMANTLES | £28k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF RIDGEWOOD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL | £77k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF THE FREE SCHOOL | £20k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF GROVE | £35k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |