Arnold Academy PTA
Analysis
Arnold Academy PTA is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bedford. It was registered in May 1994, 32 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending August 2026, Arnold Academy PTA reported income of £26k and spending of £27k, spending 107% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2022 to August 2026, income grew from £13k to £26k (+92%), an average of +18% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2024, when income rose by 67%. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Arnold Academy PTA sits at the 57th percentile: it is larger than about 57% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 50th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Fairfields PTFA (£26k), St Mary's Parents Teachers & Friends Association (Greenfield) (£26k) and Northmead Supporters Team (£26k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
FUND RAISING TO PROVIDE THOSE EXTRAS THAT THE SCHOOL IS UNABLE TO PROVIDE DUE TO BUDGET CONSTRAINTS FOR THE CHILDREN AT THE SCHOOL.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfields PTFA | Cheshunt | £26k |
| St Mary's Parents Teachers & Friends Association (Greenfield) | Oldham | £26k |
| Northmead Supporters Team | Guildford | £26k |
| Retrace | Mansfield | £26k |