# Bentley Church of England School Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 307238 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/307238)
- Latest income: £2,094; spending £1,712
- What it funds: Prevention or relief of poverty, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Hampshire
- Other names: Bentley Church of England (previous); School Foundation Account (working)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/bentley-church-of-england-school-foundation

CHRISTIAN

## 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 | £2,094 | £1,712 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £2,045 | £2,307 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £2,013 | £1,080 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £2,002 | £1,555 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £1,937 | £6,843 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The promotion of religious education in accordance with the doctrines of the church of England by means of a sunday school or otherwise. Provision of special benefits for Bentley church of England primary school. Otherwise promoting the education of persons under 25 years of age.

## What it funds

Bentley Church of England School Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty 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 Bentley Church of England School Foundation reported income of £2,094 and spending of £1,712. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £13.5k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Bentley Church of England School Foundation in its sources (last checked 5 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 Bentley Church of England School Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Bentley Church of England School Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Bentley Church of England School Foundation fund?

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

### Does Bentley Church of England School Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Bentley Church of England School Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out Bentley Church of England School 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 £1,712. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,699 a year.

### How large is Bentley Church of England School Foundation?

In its latest reported year Bentley Church of England School Foundation reported income of £2,094 and spending of £1,712.


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