# Balshaw'S Education Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 526595 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/526595)
- Latest income: £2,369; spending £1,419
- What it funds: Education / training, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Lancashire
- Trustees: 8
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/balshaws-education-foundation

Making charitable donations to certain schools in the Leyland Parish area, as specified in the Trust Deed. Making charitable donations to Balshaws pupils and ex pupils, as decided by the Trustees of the Charity.

## 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 | £2,369 | £1,419 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £2,320 | £1,413 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £2,282 | £2,265 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £2,357 | £3,716 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £2,210 | £1,500 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> For the purposes of any activity deemed appropriate to further the study of, or provide financial assistance to enable, a pupil of the school to have an equitable right to the curriculum and extra-curricular activities without prejudice to the financial situation of the parents or the potential of present students or past students at the discretion of the head or the trustees.in making grants to the head of any school attended by children resident in the ancient parish of leyland, which is an aided school within the meaning of the school standards and framework act 1998, and wherein religious instruction is given in accordance with the principles of the church of England, so that the premises of such schools may conform to the requirements of legislation. The beneficiary schools fall within the category covered by this paragraph.for the benefit of boys or girls (hereinafter called "beneficiaries") who, or whose parents, are resident in the ancient parish of leyland and who, in the opinion of the trustees, are in need of financial assistance:-a) exhibitions tenable at any secondary school, training college for teachers, university, or other institution of further (including professional and technical)education approved by the trustees, to be awarded under rules to be made by the trustees, including rules as to the values and period of tenure of the exhibitions, and the qualifications and method of ascertainment and selection, of candidates.b) financial assistance, outfits,…

## What it funds

Balshaw'S Education Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and religious activities for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Balshaw'S Education Foundation reported income of £2,369 and spending of £1,419. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £10.3k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Balshaw'S Education 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 Balshaw'S Education Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Where does Balshaw'S Education Foundation fund?

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

### Does Balshaw'S Education Foundation give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Balshaw'S Education Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Balshaw'S Education Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out Balshaw'S Education 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 £1,419. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,063 a year.

### How large is Balshaw'S Education Foundation?

In its latest reported year Balshaw'S Education Foundation reported income of £2,369 and spending of £1,419.


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