# Akeley Church of England Educational Fund

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 284170 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/284170)
- Latest income: £3,578; spending £1,565
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Buckinghamshire
- Other names: School House in Connection with Old Church of England School (previous)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/akeley-church-of-england-educational-fund

Providing financial assistance in the training of mainly young persons

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £3,578 | £1,565 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £4,864 | £2,300 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £4,452 | £1,483 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £3,466 | £2,222 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £13.6k | £4,395 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (a) In or towards providing such special benefits of any kind not normally provided by the local education authority for Akeley church of England school as may be agreed between the trustees and the managers of the said school; (b) In promoting the education of children attending the said school in such ways as the trustees think fit; (c) In promoting the education of persons resident in the parish of Akeley who are in need of financial assistance (for details see clause 2 (c) Of scheme dated 23rd september 1980).

## What it funds

Akeley Church of England Educational Fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Akeley Church of England Educational Fund reported income of £3,578 and spending of £1,565. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £12k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Buckinghamshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Akeley Church of England Educational Fund in its sources (last checked 6 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Akeley Church of England Educational Fund open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Akeley Church of England Educational Fund is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Akeley Church of England Educational Fund fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Buckinghamshire.

### Does Akeley Church of England Educational Fund give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Akeley Church of England Educational Fund makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Akeley Church of England Educational Fund give each year?

The register does not break out Akeley Church of England Educational Fund'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 £1,565. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,393 a year.

### How large is Akeley Church of England Educational Fund?

In its latest reported year Akeley Church of England Educational Fund reported income of £3,578 and spending of £1,565.


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