# The B J Cooper Bequest

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 701727 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/701727)
- Website: https://www.chadsgroveschool.org.uk
- Latest income: £7,085; spending £5,501
- What it funds: Education / training, Disability
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Birmingham City, Coventry City, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Worcestershire
- Other names: B J Cooper Bequest (Chadsgrove School) (previous)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/b-j-cooper-bequest

The principal activity of the Trust is the administration of the income from a bequest by the late Mr B J Cooper together with income from other donations and grants, to be used for the benefit of the present and former pupils of Chadsgrove School.

## 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 Mar 2025 | £7,085 | £5,501 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £7,926 | £7,450 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £11.5k | £22.3k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £21.2k | £10.2k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £10.4k | £192 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> A) in or towards providing for chadsgrove school such special benefits of any kind not normally provided by the local education authority. B)in promoting the education (including social and physical training) of persons under the age of 25 years who are in need of financial assistance and who are attending or have attended the said school.

## What it funds

The B J Cooper Bequest is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and disability for children / young people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The B J Cooper Bequest reported income of £7,085 and spending of £5,501. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £45.6k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Birmingham City, Coventry City, Dudley, Sandwell and Solihull and 3 more areas.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The B J Cooper Bequest in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (chadsgroveschool.org.uk) 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

### Is The B J Cooper Bequest open for applications now?

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

### Where does The B J Cooper Bequest fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Birmingham City, Coventry City, Dudley, Sandwell and Solihull and 3 more areas.

### Does The B J Cooper Bequest give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The B J Cooper Bequest makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The B J Cooper Bequest give each year?

The register does not break out The B J Cooper Bequest's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £5,501. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £9,128 a year.

### How large is The B J Cooper Bequest?

In its latest reported year The B J Cooper Bequest reported income of £7,085 and spending of £5,501.


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