# Bideford School Educational Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 306697 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/306697)
- Latest income: £46; spending £0
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Devon
- Other names: Bideford College Education Foundation (working)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/bideford-school-educational-foundation

AS OUTLINED IN THE CHARITY COMMISSION SCHEME WHEN THE CHARITY WAS DRAWN UP IN 1985. ALSO INCLUDED IN THE CHARITY IS THE PETER FLETCHER PRIZE FOUNDATION. THE INCOME FROM THIS IS SPENT ENTIRELY AT THE DISCRETION OF THE PRINCIPAL OF BIDEFORD COLLEGE NOW PART OF LAUNCESTON COLLEGE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST A CHARITABLE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

## 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 | £46 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £44 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £40 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £11 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £26 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To promote the education of persons who are under the age of 25 years and in need of financial assistance and who or at least one of whose parents are resident in the area of benefit. (for further details see clause 23 of the scheme.)

## What it funds

Bideford School Educational Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Bideford School Educational Foundation reported income of £46 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £0 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Bideford School 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 Bideford School Educational Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Where does Bideford School Educational Foundation fund?

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

### Does Bideford School Educational Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Bideford School Educational Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out Bideford School 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 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.

### How large is Bideford School Educational Foundation?

In its latest reported year Bideford School Educational Foundation reported income of £46 and spending of £0.


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