# The Astley Abbotts Educational Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 532292 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/532292)
- Latest income: £172; spending £415
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Shropshire
- Other names: The Astley Abbotts Educational Foundation and Catherine Phillip's Trust (working)
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/astley-abbotts-educational-foundation

Helping individuals undertaking any form of education in the parish and those schools the parish sends children to.

## 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 Oct 2024 | £172 | £415 | not filed |
| 31 Oct 2023 | £109 | £666 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2022 | £13 | £340 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2021 | £1 | £687 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (1)the provision of special benefits for any maintained primary or secondary school which pupils from the beneficial area attend.(2)the promotion in the beneficial area of religious instruction in accordance with the doctrines of the church of England.(3)the grant of school leaving awards and provision of other financial assistance to help beneficiaries to prepare for a profession trade or calling.(4)the provision of financial assistance to charitable organisations in the beneficial area.(5)the promotion of education of beneficiaries.see clauses 13 and 14 of scheme.

## What it funds

The Astley Abbotts Educational Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people and older people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Astley Abbotts Educational Foundation reported income of £172 and spending of £415. Over its last 4 reported years, to 31 Oct 2024, it spent £2,108 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Astley Abbotts 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 The Astley Abbotts Educational Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Where does The Astley Abbotts Educational Foundation fund?

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

### Does The Astley Abbotts Educational Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does The Astley Abbotts Educational Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out The Astley Abbotts 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 Oct 2024 was £415. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £527 a year.

### How large is The Astley Abbotts Educational Foundation?

In its latest reported year The Astley Abbotts Educational Foundation reported income of £172 and spending of £415.


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