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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1165476
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Advanced Education Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1165476. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England. The register describes its activities as: “To advance the education of the public in the subject of social sciences by (i) awarding scholarships, maintenance allowances or grants tenable at any university, college or institution of higher education; (ii) promoting research for the public benefit in all aspects of the subject and publishing the useful results.” Its charitable objects are: “To advance the education of the public in the subject of social sciences in particular but not exclusively by:· awarding scholarships, maintenance allowances or grants tenable at any university, college or institution of higher or further education;· promoting research for the public benefit in all aspects of that…” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £800 and spending of £14.1k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£800
Latest spending
£14.1k
- What it funds
- Education / training
- Who it helps
- The general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £800 | £14.1k |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £11.2k | £16.8k |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £18.1k | £18.6k |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £16.9k | £23.6k |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £20.2k | £16.3k |
Charitable objects
To advance the education of the public in the subject of social sciences in particular but not exclusively by:· awarding scholarships, maintenance allowances or grants tenable at any university, college or institution of higher or further education;· promoting research for the public benefit in all aspects of that subject and publishing the useful results
Where it operates
Throughout England
- Formerly
- Katharine Queen of England Foundation
- Trustees
- 3
What Advanced Education Trust funds
Advanced Education Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £89.3k in total.
How to apply to Advanced Education Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Advanced Education Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (cfe.london) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about Advanced Education Trust
Is Advanced Education Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Advanced Education Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Advanced Education Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England.
Does Advanced Education Trust give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Advanced Education Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Advanced Education Trust give each year?
The register does not break out Advanced Education Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £14.1k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £17.9k a year.
How large is Advanced Education Trust?
In its latest reported year Advanced Education Trust reported income of £800 and spending of £14.1k.
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