# Ampthill and Meppershall Educational Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 307472 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/307472)
- Latest income: £3,350; spending £0
- 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: Central Bedfordshire
- Trustees: 1
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/ampthill-and-meppershall-educational-foundation

Within the parishes of Ampthill and Meppershall, to make grants for repairs or maintenance of any voluntary aided school or to persons under the age of 25 in connection with their education having regard to the promotion of education in the principles of the Church of England.

## 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 | £3,350 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £3,350 | £3,453 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £5,317 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £2,714 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £1,676 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> Payments to the managers of any voluntary aided school in the beneficial area in which religious instruction is given according to doctrine of c of e exhibitions for secondary or further education for persons under 25 years of age in the said area. Assistance to enter a profession, trade or calling, otherwide promoting their education (including social and physical training) all having regard to promotion of education in principles of c of e.

## What it funds

Ampthill and Meppershall Educational Foundation 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 Ampthill and Meppershall Educational Foundation reported income of £3,350 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £3,453 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Central Bedfordshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Ampthill and Meppershall Educational Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 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 Ampthill and Meppershall Educational Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Ampthill and Meppershall Educational Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Ampthill and Meppershall Educational Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Central Bedfordshire.

### Does Ampthill and Meppershall Educational Foundation give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Ampthill and Meppershall Educational Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Ampthill and Meppershall Educational Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out Ampthill and Meppershall Educational Foundation'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 £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £691 a year.

### How large is Ampthill and Meppershall Educational Foundation?

In its latest reported year Ampthill and Meppershall Educational Foundation reported income of £3,350 and spending of £0.


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