Castle Newnham PTA
Analysis
Castle Newnham PTA is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bedford. It was registered in January 1996, 30 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Castle Newnham PTA reported income of £13k and spending of £9,489, leaving 29% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income fell from £16k to £13k (-18%), an average of -5.0% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2024, when income dropped by 35%. Over the whole period it spent 111% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Castle Newnham PTA sits at the 43rd percentile: it is larger than about 43% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 37th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Friends of Mawsley School (£13k), 1st Winchcombe Scout Group (£13k) and Friends of Broughton School (£13k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
General fundraising for Castle Newnham School in Bedford. We do this by fairs held at the school, quiz nights, discos, cake sales and sponsored events. Money raised is then used by the school to buy equipment and provide extra activities for the children.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Friends of Mawsley School | Kettering | £13k |
| 1st Winchcombe Scout Group | Worcestershire | £13k |
| Friends of Broughton School | Stockbridge | £13k |
| Friends of Streatley School | Reading | £13k |