# The Bernard Thorpe Educational Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 527893 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/527893)
- Latest income: £13.7k; spending £12.2k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Leicestershire
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/bernard-thorpe-educational-foundation

Awarding grants to schools and groups for educational and cultural activities in Shepshed, Leics.

## 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 2026 | £13.7k | £12.2k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £37.9k | £37.7k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £2,600 | £3,110 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £2,640 | £2,905 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £2,626 | £2,464 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The advancement of education in the beneficial area 1. By the provision for shepshed county secondary modern school and community centre or evening institute attached to it of apparatus, equipment, furniture, works or art, buildings and amenities other than those normally provided by the local education authority. 2. For or towards the provision of lectures, recitals, debates, concerts, entertainments, exhibitions, ballets, theatrical and dramatic performances or films of educational value in the beneficial area and in paying the fees and expenses thereto, but in every case avoiding the introduction of party politics. 3. For giving assistance (otherwise than such as may be given by the local education authority) to individual pupils or groups of pupils and members of staff of the said school and members and leaders of recognised yuth groups in the beneficial area (so far as any such persons are in the opinion of the trustees in need of financial assistance) for going on such expeditions at home or abroad as may enable them to pursue research or study or by means of social and physical training and endurance to acquire cultivate or develop such qualities or character as may better equip them for work. 4. For and towards any purpose having in view (otherwise than by direct relief of rates) such social cultural and recreational activities in shepshed - neighbourhood as may further educ residents therein. 5. Towards other purpose comprehended in paramount purpose of this trust.

## What it funds

The Bernard Thorpe Educational Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Bernard Thorpe Educational Foundation reported income of £13.7k and spending of £12.2k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £58.4k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Bernard Thorpe 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 Bernard Thorpe Educational Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Bernard Thorpe 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 Bernard Thorpe Educational Foundation fund?

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

### Does The Bernard Thorpe Educational Foundation give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Bernard Thorpe Educational Foundation makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Bernard Thorpe Educational Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out The Bernard Thorpe 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 Mar 2026 was £12.2k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £11.7k a year.

### How large is The Bernard Thorpe Educational Foundation?

In its latest reported year The Bernard Thorpe Educational Foundation reported income of £13.7k and spending of £12.2k.


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